How to Stay Safe While Walking for Exercise

We don't all live in crime free safe neighborhoods, the fact of the matter is that no one does. No matter where you live you need to be alert and aware of what is going on around you. Follow these simple steps to keep yourself safe whiling walking in your neighborhood.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cell phone
• friend

1. Friend
   One of the best ways to keep yourself safe is to walk with a friend or your spouse. There is safety in numbers. Walking with a friend also helps the walking time to fly by.

2. Walk in a busy location
   If you are walking alone pick a place that is busy with other walkers, golfers, and joggers.

3. Be aware of your surroundings
   Keep an eye on what is going on around you, be aware of people behind you and pay attention to detail, if something looks out of place or makes you uneasy turn around and go somewhere else. Report sucpisous activity.

4. Walk with a cell phone
   You should always walk with a cell phone to call for help if you need it.

5. Daylight Hours
   Try to avoid walking when it is dark out, it is hard for cars to spot you, their are not as many people out and you can't see as well.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep Aware and Alert

[sanderdoe]

on 11/24/2009 Great tips to stay safe while walking. 5* & R