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Home » Blog » Running » 8 Tips For Running at Night

August 1, 2015  |  By Dr Brad McIntosh In Running

8 Tips For Running at Night

Last Updated on July 24th, 2018

Many people find they ease off their running on these darker days, but there is little reason to! A few simple steps can ensure you enjoy running year round.

Running during the day is always a safer choice, but if you have to run at night or in the early morning, make sure to follow these guidelines.

Eight Simple Tips For Running At Night:

  1. Dress appropriately with some warmer yet breathable clothing, which can keep you warm but doesn’t make you feel like you’re over-heating on your run. Choose light colours, or reflective material. Ask at your running or sports shop to recommend the best clothing for winter running- it can really make a difference.
  2. Do a proper warm up. Some light jogging and dynamic stretching can help prepare the body for more explosive running. See the other great post by Sydney Physiotherapy Solutions about warm-ups.
  3. Run in an area with street lighting to allow you to see the cracks and pot holes in the pavement to prevent any unwanted ankle injuries.
  4. Carry ID with you. Whether it’s a driver’s licence in your pocket or an ID bracelet, it will prove useful in case of an accident.
  5. Run a familiar route. Tonight is not the time to explore that part of the neighbourhood where you have never been.
  6. If you run in dark or wooded areas, which are more isolated, it might be a good idea to leave the headphones at home, so you are more aware of your surroundings. You may also consider running with a group or partner – this can be more fun as well.
  7. It’s always good to let someone know you’re out for a run, so get in the habit of letting a friend or partner know you’re heading out, and the time you expect to be back.
  8. Always run against traffic.It is easier to avoid cars if you can see them coming.

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Dr Brad McIntosh

Although he is one of the most experienced and sought after Doctors of Physiotherapy in Australia, Brad makes all his patients feel like they are #1.

He also leads his team of caring reception staff and expert physiotherapists with the same degree of passion, which is why Sydney Physio Solutions has built the outstanding reputation it has.

Managing Director BSc (ExSci) MPT (Physio) DPT (Physio) CSCS APAM MSMA

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