running in the dark recs

Hi friends! I’ve finally started working to overcome my fear of the dark (🥲) so I can get miles in outside throughout winter. I’ve got a blinking safety vest and two tiny lights, but even on a bigger road with streetlights, I feel like I should be able to see further/more. Any recommendations for (a) brighter lights and/or (b) anything you’re carrying for safety? Pepper spray? Something else?