10 ways to be wild and safe 1 Take a compass and map and know how to use them, particularly when running in remote or unfamiliar places. Bring a mobile phone but don’t rely on it. 2 Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back. 3 Wear the right shoes. Enjoyable and safe off-road running requires shoes with good grip. 4 Dress right. When undertaking longer runs or venturing into remote or high areas, take extra clothing to allow you to keep warm should the weather deteriorate or should you need to stop or slow down.
5 Consider not wearing headphones, particularly if there are road crossings. 6 Ensure that you have enough food and water for the duration of your run. 7 Take a basic emergency kit on longer runs, and those in remote areas. Include a head torch, whistle, space blanket and emergency rations. 8 Research your run. Be prepared for the terrain, navigation and the weather involved. Find out where there are places to shelter, refuel and get information. We cannot guarantee that routes will still be in the condition described.
9 Run with a friend! A running adventure is a fantastic thing to share and is safer with company. Alternatively there are many running groups and guides with whom running in remote areas can be made safer and more enjoyable. 10 The routes in this book are described for fine, summer conditions only. In poor weather they may be vastly different, particularly those in high and mountainous areas, presenting a considerably tougher challenge or requiring specialist equipment and techniques and the skills and experience to use them.
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