It's a jungle out there

The most frightening thing I've ever encountered on a run was a long black snake basking on the sidewalk. As soon as it heard me coming it slithered into the bushes. The snake incident was scarier than another run when a guy looked both ways and then stopped me and asked if I had the time, even though I was not wearing a watch. I was heavily into martial arts then, so I was prepared for anything. His sixth sense must have kicked in because he scurried away when I shifted to a defensive mode. These are good reasons why you should carry a cell phone when you're running. You could get attacked by a human, bitten by a dangerous creature or hit by a car. And if you like to run in the middle of nowhere, a phone with a navigation system would come in handy. The question is, where do you put it? Put it in your pocket and it'll get wet and die. Put it in a fanny pack and, um, who wears a fanny pack any more? One solution is the Hold-a-Phone, which comes in four styles, flip and bar. It holds your phone and attaches to your wrist for easy access. Even with the Hold-a-Phone, you could still face danger, but you can also dial 911. More info: www.jaminnov.com