Trail running at night can be fun and exciting. Have a safe run tonight following these five tips.

1. 5 Tips to Keep You Safe
Trail Running at Night
60 Second Fitness

2. Run it in the day....
Get familiar with the
trail during the day so
you:
● know where you
are and
● know what to
expect.
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3. Light it up...
Use a headlamp;
handheld light or vest
light to illuminate the
trail.
Select a quality light
that will shine brightly
and far enough ahead
for running.
Petzl MYO RXP Headlamp

4. Tell Someone Where You're Going
Tell someone where
you are going and
when you expect to be
back.
If something
unforeseen happens,
you'll be glad you did.
"Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici / FreeDigitalPhotos.net"

5. Slow Down
Even on trails you know
well during the day, the
night can bring new
challenges.
Slow down, stay
focused and keep those
feet up!
"Image courtesy of Federico Stevanin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net"

6. Dress appropriately....
It can be cooler at night
and in some parts of
the country COLD.
Dress appropriately
and consider how
quickly the temperature
can change when the
sun goes down.
Check out cold weather
running gear at Amazon.com

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See You Outside!