Running Safely

For some people, running in London can be a potentially frightening prospect. In particular if they are unused to the area or if they are running in the dark. Membership of Dulwich Runners can give you people to run with which might help in this regard. There are also other steps which can be taken to help you feel safer - these include :

1) Planning your route and knowing the areas you are running in.

2) Making use of technology e.g. Strava beacon or Garmin Live Track.

3) UK Athletics have published useful guidance which is available at https://england-athletics-prod-assets-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/04/Running-Safety-Guidelines-2021.pdf

4) If you feel you want to go for a run but don’t feel comfortable doing the run alone, just get in touch with dulwichrunners4change@gmail.com and the Club will do their best to find you someone to run with. Try to give at least 24 hours’ notice.

5) If you have any concerns about running safely or anything you want to draw to the Club’s attention on this topic please email the welfare officer at dulwichrunners4change@gmail.com