Safe Jogging is About More Than Just Avoiding Sports Injuries

When joggers or fitness-minded people who are thinking of incorporating outdoor jogging into their fitness routine hear the words “safety” or “injury”, they most commonly think of sports-related injuries such as blisters, shin pain, soft tissue injuries, or knee strain and how to avoid such injuries. Unfortunately in today’s world, twisting an ankle is not the only source of injury that a jogger may encounter. In urban areas as well as rural, joggers are vulnerable to attacks by both people and animals and should familiarize themselves with effective self-defense techniques for use when out on the road or trail.

Common sense tips for jogger safety include:

• Jogging or running with a companion
• Jogging or running only in a familiar area
• Don’t go into heavily wooded, poorly lit or secluded areas, especially when jogging or running alone
• Don't wear radio or MP3 player earphones
• Avoid jogging or running after dark
• Do not jog or run near bushes which can conceal attackers
• Wearing brightly colored attire to improve visibility
• Varying routes and times occasionally
• Carrying a whistle with you as you jog or run.
• Bringing your motor vehicle and/or home key with you.

However, each person’s situation, schedule, and location may dictate that she jog alone, at dusk, or with other risks present unfortunately. Today, more and more savvy joggers are considering Blast Knuckles to protect them while they enjoy a peaceful jog. Blast Knuckles are lightweight devices that slip onto the jogger’s hands, allowing them to deliver a 950,000-volt punch to any person or animal that presents an attack. Unlike some devices, use of Blast Knuckles alleviates the need for a pocket, purse, or holster that makes them very handy for joggers.