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Mattk
Joined: 29 May 2011
Posts: 2
Texas, United States
Posted: Thu 09 Jun 2011 02:25 am GMT   topTop
So I'm really interested in trying a night run. Advice/suggestions?? Do I supply my own lights? Head lamps? Glow sticks?
mtrogersTrailrun
mtrogersTrailrun
Joined: 26 Jun 2011
Posts: 3
Washington, United States
Posted: Sun 26 Jun 2011 06:48 am GMT   topTop
I generally use a small, lightweight headlamp. If you are running where there is the occasional bear sighting then maybe some bear spray... I have run into bears on more than one occasion while running late in the evening or at night.
clydesdalerunner
clydesdalerunner
Joined: 18 Feb 2008
Posts: 23
California, United States
Posted: Wed 13 Jul 2011 05:06 am GMT   topTop
Head lamp and reflectors is the best advice. I wouldn't run with head phones on either while running in the dark. I think you would want to be able to hear if there are any big animals walking around you.