Tag: safety
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How NOT to get Maced: A runner’s guide to interacting with solo female runners on the Roads and Trails.
Written by Kelly Maccioli Summer 2016: I am a stay-at-home mom to a 4 year-old and 2 year-old twins, I’ve been trapped in my house with 3 small children, who were sick for what felt like 80% of the time (thank you pre-school!) ALL winter. I’ve just started running again, blissfully alone for an hour…
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Personal Safety while Running
Written by Judy Proteau A few weeks ago, a team of HCS volunteers and runners attended the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation fundraising race. Vanessa was a young woman who went for a walk one afternoon in Princeton and was tragically murdered by a stranger. The Vanessa Marcotte foundation’s mission is to provide education and promote female…
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How to navigate Using your Phone
Written by Beth Doughtery Have you ever worried about getting lost during a run? Maybe it has already happened. You slowed down or sped up and suddenly found yourself alone and uncertain. If this sounds familiar, this post is for you! Join group runs with confidence knowing that you can navigate using your phone if…
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Running Safety and Etiquette
Written by Steve Jackson Car back!” “CAR BACK!” “CAR BACK!” We recently have been celebrating the phenomenal growth of our club, 200+ members! It’s a great accomplishment and no doubt a result of our welcoming ways. As our group runs have grown, I have noticed we often get lost in conversations and don’t hear warnings…