Want to hear my favorite joke?

Question: How do you know if someone ran a marathon?
Answer: Don't worry, they'll tell you.

So anyway, last Saturday, when I was doing a 12-mile training run for my upcoming summer marathon—which will be my third—I found myself on some major roads.

And I almost died.

No, not really. (Seriously, mom, I didn't, it was just a joke!) But because of all the snow on the ground, I found myself sometimes running pretty far into the street. Luckily it was the morning and I was wearing a bright red (read: silly looking) hat, so drivers were definitely able to see me. It was a little scary though.

Born to Run

Running is hugely popular in this country. According to a study from Running USA, 17 million runners crossed a finish line in 2016. And that doesn't count the people who just ran for fun (though, if you're not getting a medal, is there really a point to running? Besides for, you know, exercise and a sense of well being and all that? Whatever).

While some people run on a treadmill or a track, a lot of people head out into their neighborhoods. Which, as I found out, isn't always safe.

Safety Tips

It is probable that some of your residents will go out for a run or walk at some point. So here are some easy ways to promote runner safety among your renters.

Provide reflective vests or whistles. A reflective vest helps with visibility, and a whistle can be used to alert other people if the person is in danger. You can buy a few of these and keep them up front for people to borrow on their way out.

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