Run SAFE

Today is the day of the Halloween Half EXPO, so I'll be sure to take lots of pictures!

Get excited!

If you're not running this race with us, well, then get excited about one of our future races!

I failed to mention this yesterday, but we do have a number of events coming up... depending on where you are located!

Nov 10th in Utah, we have the Color me rad 5k in BEAUTIFUL St George!

Nov 3rd in Houston, we have the Run in the Park 5k!

And Nov 4th in Chicago, we have the Hot Chocolate 15k!

Look at all these amazing events we have coming up! So, no matter who you are or where you are, get out there and support.

Greensole Running! Run because we can!

I am absolutely filled to the brim with excitement about all of this! 

And you should be too! We are going to have a blast!

This is why we run!

OK, now to talk a little more about our "Not-So-Rules" of Running!

Thus Far...

The Greensole "Not-So-Rules" of Running are as follows: 

1. Run WARM

2. Run EQUIPPED

3. Run HUNGRY

And now, introducing:

4. Run SAFE

Yes! Maybe not the most flashy of rules... but one of the most important. This is one of the only rules that could literally save your life!

So here's how we run safe!

1. Make yourself visible

This is from my run last night.

Now what do you see?

LIGHTS! Why? Because it's dark and they are bright!

This is what we go for as runners... Visibility!  We want people to see us so we don't get hit (and so they see our cool green soles). To do this, we need to make ourselves visible.

Wear light colors when running at night and reflective material if you have it. A lot of running shoes will be reflective in the dark... check if yours are!

Also, it never hurts to stick to the left side of the road when running. It will make you more visible to oncoming traffic.

Other important tips:

2. Stay hydrated

It is never, and I mean NEVER, a shame to stop and get a drink! These are good breaks when you need them! I take them all the time!

3. Stay connected

Let people know when you leave for a run. 

Carry your phone if you can.

Carrying ID with you is never a bad idea either.

These are all to keep you safe in emergencies.

I personally have known a young lady to have fallen repeatedly *cough you know who you are* on her morning runs and hurt herself. She dosen't run with a phone, so if she ever got seriously hurt, it might take quite some time to receive help.

Our phones are amazing tools nowadays and can hold our music. Make friends with yours.

So go out there, and run safe! 

And come have fun with us at out upcoming events!

Get Excited!

-GSR