Walking Safety
Walking is great exercise, but some walkers worry about
their safety, especially when walking alone. Here are some ideas to
help you feel and be more safe while you're out walking.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Don't get so wrapped up in your
walking that you fail to notice things around you: people, vehicles, dogs,
etc.
- Use sidewalks when possible.
- Where there's no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
- If you're walking when it's dark out, wear white or light-colored
clothing. Better yet, wear reflective clothing, a reflective vest, or
a safety light. Click
here for Reflective Walking Gear.
RoadId.com has a selection of items to help you be seen in the dark:
Firefly Supernova Light
Firefly Reflective Shoelaces
- Walk with a partner or as part of a walking group.
- When you're walking around traffic, walk defensively. Don't assume
that drivers see you, or know what you're going to do. Be predictable
(for example, don't dart across the street).
- Take ID with you. www.RoadID.com has a selection of wrist and ankle bracelets (and more) that make it easy and painless to bring your ID along.
Wrist ID

Fixx ID Necklace

- Carry a cell phone with you, to call for help if you need it.
- Above all else, be smart and enjoy yourself. Protect yourself
enough so that you feel safe, but not so much that you're afraid to be
out walking.
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