Here are additional safety suggestions for runners, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

• Warm up and stretch before a run, and cool down and stretch afterward.
• Run with a partner or buddy. If running alone, make sure someone else knows where you'll be.
• Run in safe, familiar areas with minimal vehicle traffic.
• Protect yourself from the sun.
• Avoid running at night. If you do run when light is fading, wear reflective clothing.
• Run on smooth, fairly soft surfaces with a clear path. Avoid hills, which stress the ankles and feet.

-- Diana Kohnle