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Always tell someone where you are going.
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Stay on well-traveled and well-lit roads
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If possible, run with a dog, a group or at least one other person.
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Don’t wear headphones, but if you do, lower the volume or just leave in one ear bud.
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Bring your phone and install a safety app.
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If someone looks suspect, cross the street or go the other way.
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Vary your routes. Don’t be predictable.
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Know where you are going. Looking confused and lost can make you a target.
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Don’t be distracted. Remain aware and know your surroundings.
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Reconsider the ponytail. Opt for a bun or something harder to grasp onto.
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Running confidently, tall and focused, displays confidence.
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Trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
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Bring a personal safety alarm or other safety tool. And know how to use it.
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Run against traffic.
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Wear reflective material if running before dawn or after dark.
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Practice memorizing license plates and characteristics of strangers.
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Call Police Immediately if something happens or does not seem right.
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Do not stop during a run to help, give directions, or talk to strangers.
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Park your car in a busy well-lit area.
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Stay Alert!
