Gear and Apparel: Safety Gear

Reflective clothing

Sunscreen: When running outdoors, it is important to protect your skin from the sun. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Choose a sunscreen that is fragrance and color free, both of which can irritate your skin, and opt for one that is water-resistant to stand up to sweat.

Sunglasses: A good pair of sunglasses will not only protect your eyes from the sun and help you see better, but will help keep debris out of your eyes; nothing will stop you quicker than something flying unexpectedly into your eye.

Head Lamps: Head lamps are essential for running at night or early in the morning when it is dark outside. Head lamps generally attach to your head with an elastic band and can be adjusted to shine onto the path you are running. This will help you see where you are going so that you can avoid tripping on obstacles. Headlamps also make you more visible to vehicles. 

Reflective Clothing: It is very important to do everything you can to make yourself visible to vehicles. Running at night, even during twilight, can be very hazardous. Many companies incorporate components into their gear and apparel; however, wearing an orange reflective vest over your running gear is safer than just relying on the reflective logos and stripes on your clothing. Wearing bright colors is another good practice when running in low light.