A Guide to Running: Safety Tips

Journey to the 2012 AJC Peachtree Road Race

Hello Beautiful Ones,

How was your first week of training? I hope you enjoyed the walk/run intervals. It is never easy to begin a fitness program, but the key is to stay positive and motivated. We all have to start somewhere.

Now that we are on Week 2, I want to discuss some Safety Tips to consider while running and/or walking:

• Think ahead  & be aware of your surroundings
• Have a running buddy or join a running group, if you feel uncomfortable running alone
• Use your instincts-turn around if you feel uneasy on a certain street
• Tell someone where you will be running, and when you should be back
• Wear white reflective clothing at night and run where streets are well lit
• Wait until traffic is clear to cross the street
• Run facing traffic and always have an escape route (assuming drivers are not paying attention, such as texting while driving)
• Wear an Id tag around your neck or your shoe
• Bring a cell phone and call someone if you feel threatened
• In uncertain areas bring pepper spray
• Bring a whistle with you

Week Two (Beginners):

Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Off	30 Minutes of Walk/Run Intervals Alternate: Speed Walk:  12 minutes Lightly Jog: 3 minutes ABS Workout	10 Minute Cardio Warm-Up Upper Body Strength Training Workout: Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders, and Abs	30-36 Minutes of Walk/Run Intervals Alternate: Speed Walk  13-15 minutes Lightly Jog: 2-3 minutes ·  ABS Workout	Off	32-38 Minutes of Walk/Run Intervals Alternate: Speed Walk  13-15 minutes Lightly Jog: 3-4 minutes ·  ABS Workout	Off

*View Week 1:
http://luvhairkittykitty.blogspot.com/2012/05/runners-chronicles.html

Good luck on your journey to optimal health!

Luv,

Hair Kitty Kitty


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