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Safety in Numbers

photo Anneli Morrison, UTC assistant track/cross country coach

1 Nix The Tunes

If you usually have music blaring through your headphones to propel you through your run, consider freeing your ears or lowering the volume to increase your awareness of your surroundings. Being able to hear can help you avoid dangers that your eyes might miss.

2 Stay Connected

Keep your cellphone with you when you run or carry enough change to use a pay phone. Learn where the nearest pay phones are to your route.

3 Make A Change