After injuring my lower back by deadlifting a large box of decorations (tip - bend your knees), I began my running streak aiming to run 1 mile daily from December 3-31. As I've learned from previous December streaks, I don't always have time during my regular workouts to get that mile in, so I will …
Tag: safety
Safety in Runners
As runners. Correction. As female runners, there are more things to worry about than the typical wildlife on a run. So please take a few minutes to review some basic running safety tips. Of course, your running sitch may be different so take what works for you. Like religion or a buffet. If you run …
Watch Your Step
Hello running friends! The time changes this weekend, plunging us early am runners back into darkness while allowing the after work crowd some daylight running. Whether you run with the sun or in the dark it's always important to be aware of your surroundings. Drivers are distracted. Bike riders and dog walkers also pose a …
Happy Happy Joy Joy
My run was great today. With that said, you all know that I "process" a lot while on my runs. Sometimes I plot my day, figure out my schedule or do some planning. Sometimes I "write" my blog in my head as I run along and sometimes I have arguments with people that I have …
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
If you are an outdoor runner, odds are you have to run early in the morning or late in the day. Running in the dark can be a bit scary at first but if you prepare and are aware, you can get out and back safely. Here are a few of my tips for safe …
Let there be light!
While running, walking, biking or even skipping in the dark, common sense tells you to hold a flashlight or wear a headlamp that will illuminate your path so you don't trip or hit a pothole. Now let's use a little "Keli sense" to light up your backside. Here's why. When you are walking,running , or …
Under the Cover of Darkness
As I sit here and wait for a sliver of daylight so I can go for my morning run it's as good a time as any to provide my top 3 tips for safe dark running. 1. Ditch the dark colors. While black may be slimming it can also be most dangerous if you are …
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