Personal safety

• When setting off outdoors, tell someone where you are going and for approximately how long.
• Avoid areas that are dark, where there is cover that someone could hide in and where there are not many people.
• Be aware of what is going on around you - don't wear a personal stereo, for example, and do all you can to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
• If you do run in quiet areas, run with someone else.
• Join a club or women's running group if you don't know anyone to run with.
• Run with a mobile phone and be prepared to call someone who can help if you get in difficulty - if you have a 'speed dial' facility, use it.
• Consider running with a personal alarm.
• Take self defence lessons.
• If you see lone males detour if possible and remain vigilant.

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