#FitYou with Phindi Gule: Safety when running
Safety is very important especially when it comes to running. This week on #FitYou with Phindi Gule, she helps us be safe on the roads during our runs.
Listen as Phindi gives her tips on being safe on the roads during our runs, in the podcast then read more below:
It is of crucial importance that before you even hit the road, you go for a medical check up just to make sure that your health is in order, also to determine whether you're in good physical shape.
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When running, make sure that you don't run alone because having a running buddy makes you a less attractive target for attackers. If you do not have someone to run with, you can choose to run with your dog.
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Secondly, do not run with earphones on because its no secret that when you have loud music blaring in your ears, you can't hear a potential attacker come up behind you.
Thirdly, altering your route makes you harder to track and keeps you more alert during your run because you are navigating through unfamiliar terrain.
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Lastly, be aware of your surroundings, listen to your instincts and know what to do in the case of an attack. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Listen to that squeamish sensation in your stomach. Stop, look around and find the quickest exit towards a safe space.
