Joggling safety tip – Stop juggling when you cross the street
Running and juggling is great fun, but for an urban joggler it can be dangerous. One of the most precarious situations is when you have to cross the street. You may be tempted to just keep juggling, but it’s best to just stop. Watch for cars when you cross and resume running and juggling when you are safely on the other side.
Also, you should stop juggling and look for cars when you come to an alley. I’ve actually been bumped by vehicles that carelessly exit alleys.
It’s ok to stop joggling in order to be safe. And in the city, cars will be your most dangerous obstacle. So, watch out. We don’t want to read about any jogglers getting hit by cars.
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