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Don’t attract criminals while out on a run
MIDRAND – Enjoy a stroll or run without drawing attention to yourself.
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Midrand has a lot of people who enjoy running, jogging and walking to lose weight or stay fit but safety while doing so is important.
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Kholofelo Masilela, chairperson of Waterfall City Athletics Club, a social running club which promotes a healthy lifestyle, gave tips for runners to stay safe:
- Always run in groups during training runs, there is safety in numbers
- Leave your cellphone and valuables at home
- Never run with headphones on, you won’t hear cars and people approaching you
- Headphones attract robbers who will know you have a phone or device attached to them
- Wear bright coloured clothes, even during the day to be visible
- Let someone know where you will be running and for how long
- Avoid running in isolated areas and routes.
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