Night running: How to do it Safely?

Run on the left: see cars, don't hope they see you.

Have at least 2 bright, flashy lights (in case one goes out)

Stay aware; none of that helps if the driver is texting.

I always run at night pushing a grocery cart with a few old clothes in it. Other than the cops stopping me a couple times, nobody else messes with me. If anybody does get a little close, I start yelling gibberish.

There is no way to be safe running at night, period. Flashing lights and a big neon vest on the roads? Cars will cruise into intersections at full speed when turning right on red and not even look in your direction. Reflective gear on sidewalks? Vehicles will slam it into reverse when pulling out of their driveways at 15mph with nary a glance around. Wait for all stop signs, crosswalk lights, and red lights? Motorists will assume the intersection is clear 24/7 and roll up at 20mph 10 feet past the designated stopping points. These people think cars are the only things that exist outdoors, so the notion of a jogger doesn't cross their minds whatsoever. Worst of all with that high vis gear on is that anyone lurking will see you miles before you see them and thus can hide and get the jump on you. You're basically calling attention to yourself to anyone interested

I say wear whatever you want, assume no one ever sees you, and that no one follows any traffic laws. I go so far as to wear all black at times, because at least then I'm a little more threatening and no one sees me coming. It's riskier, but I've worn 750 lumen headlamps, all white and neon yellow decked out with reflective accents, and only crossed when I have a signal light all to no avail

Depends where you live... My answer to this is to get the heads torch out and get out on the trails.

Listen to music.

just wear lights and keep your head on a swivel. ignore anyone that says anything and just keep moving.