On May 21, I wrote about a rape that occurred in a neighborhood in my city. A young woman, 36, with a husband and two small children, was running near her home on a usually well-populated trail at 6:30 AM when a man brutally attacked and sexually assaulted her. The police are calling it one of the worst attacks they've ever seen.

Since my last post, law enforcement officers have been hunting down lead after lead. The community is rallying -- watch this video for proof -- and it's become more clear than ever that right here in Gainesville, Florida, bad things happen, which means we all must look out for our own safety. We must not get comfortable and forget what happened in this case, because just as we do, we may become victims ourselves.

In the spirit of exercise and safety, I offer you these crime prevention exercise tips, featured on a website created to inform area residents about the ongoing investigation regarding this horrible crime.

• Avoid jogging after dark.
  

• Jog in pairs when possible.
  

• Always let someone know what route you will be taking and an estimated time of return.
  

• Carry a cell phone with you.
  

• If you utilize an Mp3 or similar device, leave one of the earpieces out of your ear so that you can safely hear your surroundings while still enjoying your music.
  

• Be aware of your surroundings and try to exercise in populated areas.
  

• Report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.

If you've got a tip you want to add to this list, please leave a comment so we all can benefit from it.