Tag Archives: walking safety

Safety is a Good Choice for Your Health

For a large portion of the year, it’s dark when I drive to work at the cats-only boarding facility. I usually take a back road, rather than the highway — less traffic, nice scenery, a better ride all around. This particular road has very little in the way of shoulders — and no sidewalks — for bikers and walkers. Two mornings in a row, I’ve encountered someone who didn’t take safety seriously. One was on a bike, riding down the middle of the road. Thankfully, I saw the bike’s reflectors and knew something was in my path… but didn’t make … Continue reading →

Women’s Fitness: Women Should Be Able to Walk Anywhere

No matter when you walk or where you walk, you should be able to walk safely. In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to worry about safety when it comes to walking, but we don’t live in a perfect world. So let’s focus on safety issues that you need to address when it comes to maintaining a regular walking program. Think Defensively When you are walking, especially outdoors, you need to think defensively. For example, the car always wins so you don’t challenge where the vehicle is or assume that every other person in a car or on a bike … Continue reading →