November is National Running Safety Month, so we've rounded up some of the best new options in personal safety products aimed at runners. From high-visibility gear to emergency alert systems, these products are all about keeping you safe on the road.
Bia Multi-Sport Watch
$279; Bia-sport.com
The Bia Sport Watch, designed by women, is lightweight and has an ergonomic design built to sit off-center on your wrist to fit around the wristbone, fixing a common comfort issue many women have with bulkier sport watches. A two-piece unit, the watch comes with a small "Go Stick" that clips onto your waistband and allows the watch itself to be so thin and small. The GPS watch also has a SOS safety alert that will send a text and exact location to your loved ones in an emergency.
ENDEVR MyID Sport
$19.95; Endevr.com
This bracelet, designed to be worn comfortably during a workout, contains medical information to assist first responders and medical professionals. Vitals can be accessed via smartphone QR scan, 24/7 call center and online lookup.
New Balance Beacon Jacket and Vest
$175 (jacket), $125 (vest); NewBalance.com
These super-visible pieces make their debut this fall. They're bright and reflective, but the most exciting thing about them is the glow-in-the-dark graphics that require just 10 minutes under direct light to emit a strong and constant glow. With daylight waning as we enter the fall and winter months, these are perfect pieces for early morning and evening runs.
StaySafe App
$6.99; StaySafeApp.com
If you are one to carry your phone when you exercise, you'll want to check out this app. It's a GPS tracker that also serves as a guardian, notifying your emergency contacts if you don't check in at the end of a run. By providing those contacts with an exact location, they can find you and get help if you need it.
Sabre Red The Runner Self Defense Spray
$12.99; SabreRed.com
Designed to be carried via a Velcro hand strap, this spray is made to be easy to carry when exercising outdoors. The canister includes a formula of pepper spray, tear gas and invisible ultraviolet dye that can help authorities identify suspects.
180s Foundation LED Gloves
$55; 180s.com
LED lights on the knuckles of these high-tech gloves help you be seen when you're out after dark. You can also control your touch screen device with every finger while still wearing the gloves, making them a key part of a winter fitness kit.
Road ID App
Free; RoadID.com
The makers of the long-popular safety ID bracelet have a new app. Relying on a smartphone GPS signal, it drops electronic "crumbs" that mark your path and allow anyone you've granted access to check on you. The app will also sound a piercing alarm if you stop moving for more than five minutes (Don't worry: You can shut it off if you're taking a mid-run break).
Black Diamond Sprinter Headlamp
$69.95; BlackDiamondEquipment.com
Featuring a LED light with 130 lumens, the headlamp offers a strong, oval beam to show the path ahead. Settings that include full-strength, dimming and strobe give you the ability to adjust your visibility based on the conditions.