Safety First! - The number one priority, above all else, is the safety of each and every individual in the company. No one's actions should put themselves or their peers at risk. Ultimately, without a safety culture, there are injured employees, high cost, late packages, and unhappy customers.
Service - Once safety is engrained, service is the next priority. Service the company and the customer with accuracy and a focus on safety.
Performance - When employees work safe and focus on service, speed will eventually come. While performance is critical to the operation, safety is most vital.
Running is another area where these three priorities come into play and fall in the same order:
Be safe - pay attention to surroundings, where bright clothing, stretch, drink plenty of water, etc...
Service - Without thinking of ways to be safe while running, you will get hurt or injured, which becomes a barrier to servicing your family. For example, my wife gave me a Road ID for XMAS and my mother got me neon running clothes. These are two items that give them and myself peace-of-mind when working out. These items help get me home safely to spend time with my wife and to go to work.
Performance - Without safety and service, I cannot perform at my best. If I have each of these priorities in mind at all times, speed and performance will surely surface.
Winter is the time for slippery, wet, snowy, and icy conditions out on the road and trails. Be on the look out for ice or puddles and approach with caution. Speed is not a critical goal when there is ice on the ground. Perhaps and icy day would be a good day for a treadmill workout...... Be cautious and keep, safety, service, and performance as you levels of priority and stay safe this winter. Here are some links to products from runningwarehouse.com to keep you safe:
Taktrax Pro:
Details:
Designed for the active outdoor winter enthusiast
Made of a natural rubber blend and high strength, abrasion resistant 1.4mm steel coils; designed for durability
Stays on securely with removable performance strap
Easy on/of
Durable and lightweight design
Spikeless design
Fits to most footwear
Helps reduce the risk of falls and injuries
Saucony ProGrid Razor
Details:Whether it's snow, stream or dirt, don't stop. Instead slide on your Saucony Razor and cut it up. The 3/4 softshell zip-up bootie moves with you and keeps the debris out. The waterproof/breathable line upper keeps your feet dry. The Vibram outsole full length EBO rockplate delivers supreme traction and protection.
When you make a purchase from http://www.runningwarehouse.com , you always get free shipping. Also, click on the "team discounts" link at the top of the page, enter the code "CP15" , and instantly save an extra 15% !!!! This makes the prices cheaper than you will find anywhere!!!
Be sure to check out some winter races to keep you motivated at www.RiverCityRaces.com
HAPPY RUNNING!!!!!
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