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 Most people are familiar with the “Golden Rule” of treating people as you would like to be treated. This rule is considered the most essential basis for human rights. What if there was a golden rule for risk management? What if there were a principle that if followed, would reduce risk significantly and make for a much safer sports and recreation environment? I propose that the golden rule of risk management should be, “watch where you’re going.”
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 Whether you are training for running races, triathlons, or running for exercise, you may find it most convenient to run early in the morning or at night. Although running on a treadmill at home or at the gym is a safer option, you may choose to run outside in the dark.
Why should you run outside instead of inside on a treadmill? 1. Running outside will better prepare you for the conditions you'll face in the race you're training for. Running on a road is much different than running on a treadmill. You'll face the same weather conditions that you may face during the race, such as wind, rain, cold, or humidity. The road surface and changes in terrain will also be similar to what you'll encounter on race day and you may find yourself running alongside others who will give you that extra boost of competitive energy.  Where supervision is necessary in sports such as gymnastics, swimming or any sport or recreation activity with children participants, cell phone use can be dangerous.
Why is it dangerous for a lifeguard or parent supervising children at a pool to be distracted by his or her phone? A person can drown in less than 60 seconds. A lifeguard or parent who is supervising children can easily be distracted for more than a minute by a text, email, or social media post.  Athletes, facility owners, event directors, facility managers, coaches, sponsors and fans all share an interest in risk management and safety. For example, if a football (soccer) player trips over a protruding object in the field, causing injury to his knee, that means that the athlete will require medical treatment and may be forced to sit out the remainder of a practice, a game, several games or maybe even a season.
 Overtraining is a common problem with too many coaches and athletes failing to recognize symptoms of an over-trained athlete: fatigue, insomnia, incomplete workouts, illness, decline in performance, pain or soreness, decreased appetite and irritability. Rest from physiological and psychological demands of training is important to an athlete’s performance.
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