Safety and weather
Running in the dark, in traffic and in every kind of weather, and knowing when to stay home.
Running in the dark safelyHow to run safely before dawn or after dark: being seen, seeing the ground, choosing a route, and the habits that keep night runs uneventful.6 min read- Road safety for runnersWhich side to run on, crossings, headphones, and routes away from traffic.6 min read
- Running and air quality: when to stay insideWhich AQI levels are fine for running, when to move inside, and smoke days.6 min read
- Running alone safelyEight small habits for solo runs, especially early or late in the day.6 min read
- Should you run when you are sick?The above-the-neck rule, when to rest completely, and how to come back.6 min read
- Running in the heat: staying safe in summerTiming, pace, drinking, and the signs of heat illness.6 min read
- Running through winter: staying on track when it is coldWhat to wear, ice and darkness, moving indoors, and a goal to carry you through.6 min read
- Running in the rain: what to wear and when to stay inWhat to wear in warm and cold rain, footing, and when thunder or flooding means stay in.6 min read
- Running in the wind: pacing, routes and when to stay inPacing by effort, starting into the wind, wind chill, and when to call it off.6 min read
- What to do when a dog chases you while runningStop, stand side-on, use a firm voice, and what to do after a bite.6 min read
- Trail running safety: a checklist before you head outTell someone, carry the right things, mind your footing, and watch for ticks and storms.6 min read
- What to wear running by temperature: a °F chartA layer-by-layer chart from summer heat to deep cold, and how wind and rain change it.6 min read
