There have been a few incidents in the North Alabama area lately including one involving a crazed driver with road rage hitting a cyclist intentionally. And then there appears to be a significant amount of danger when running on the roads, because the drivers don't seem to acknowledge my presence.

Additionally, there is a slight risk that one could be injured by a fall or suffer from a sudden medical condition while exercising.

I wear a Road ID ankle bracelet while training with my EPI number printed on it. Blue Cross/Blue Shield offers the EPI service if you are insured by them. Also, it's good to have an ICE contact listed in your cell phone (ICE = in case of emergency).

Beyond that, all I can do is pray that God is watching over me.