The Act of Running

The Act of Running by Hayden Muhs

If you’re going to go for a run at night, dress in these

colors: YELLOW, YELLOW+GREEN, ORANGE, CYAN.

Wear reflectors.

Headlamps can announce to motorists, “I AM HERE, YOU

KNOW!” and that could save your life.

Getting a running buddy to come out with you

is always a good idea.

Take equal pride in running and in running safety.

! ! CAUTION ! ! Scary trucks will take every chance to rev at you.

Short shorts, not recommended.

Buddy system, buddy system, buddy system—I can’t stress this enough!

Even when you think you have the “right away,”

look both ways.

It’s best to be sure, even if it’s the law.

Carry glowsticks.

These can easily be stored in a fannypack and have many uses.

Use as flares to light up neighborhoods and roads for

safe travel.

Leave a better world behind you.

Pass them on to fellow runners you meet along the way

dressed in all black.

Stay hydrated.

Stay diligent.

Still, avoid HOT-PINK.

And when people tell you, it’s safer to run when the sun’s up, you tell

them you do. You tell them you never stop running, that’s what runners

do.