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TotR: Running in the Dark

1/20/2015

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Another Tuesday, another Tuesday on the Run hosted by our favorites: 
April from Run the Great Wide Somewhere, Erika from MCM Mama Runs, and Patty from No-Guilt Life. This week's topic is Running in the Dark.

Rarely do I run in the dark just because most races I do are in the morning (minus my beloved Wine and Dine). I have run at night exactly 2 times-once for a training run for wine and dine and actual wine and dine.

I did a 15 mile run in the dark at the Rose Bowl. It is very well lit but there were a few dark parts so I just took out of my cell phone. Next time, I would run with a headlight (I bought one!). Here are some of the safety tips I follow: 

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Run with others-my boyfriend did part of a run with me and when he was done, there were lot of people out so I felt safe
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  Run with your phone-I don’t always do this as I am close to home and close ot people but it is important while running in the dark
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Have one headphone out-I personally don’t like doing this but safety always comes first. It makes it a bit hard to concentrate for me but it helps with hearing things around you. Or run with no music at all!
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Take the day easy-I ended up doing schoolwork all day which is physically easy but mentally exhausting so I don’t recommend it! Make sure to rest and relax before your run
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Fuel-make sure you eat correctly all day to help fuel your run. You don’t want to hit a wall!
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When done, shower, roll and get ready for bed-I went to bed within 2-3 hours of finishing my run. I had to make sure I did my typical recovery so I wouldn’t wake up sore the next day.

What are your tips for running in the dark?



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lacey@fairytalesandfitness link
1/20/2015 12:27:37 am

I do not run in the dark either. Except for all the Disney race, you will be running in the dark in the beginning which I don't mind. The wine and dine is definitely on my list of races. I did do Vegas this yr which was at night and I will not do that one again.

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April @ runthegreatwidesomewhere
1/22/2015 09:23:22 pm

I do love running at night (maybe that's why Wine & Dine is my favorite runDisney race!) but I would definitely need a running partner or two to feel comfortable! Great tips and thanks for linking up with us!

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Juliana Calhoun
1/22/2015 10:16:47 pm

Wine and dine is my favorite! There's a New Years race at night here in LA that I want to try out next year so I will just have to deal with the dark again!

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Juliana Calhoun
1/22/2015 10:20:38 pm

I've always wanted to do Vegas once to do it but I've heard so many mixed comments about it but it has gotten better over the years

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