Don’t attract criminals while out on a run

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.

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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