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S/O Feeling Safe on Your Fave Route
As mentioned a few times in the favorite route post, it can be a little bit scary to run/cycle by yourself. What safety precautions do you take?
I always have my iPhone, as it has my music & run keeper. I also wear a Nathan's emergency contact bracelet, and have my emergenc y contact info in my fuel belt. I also keep a small canister of pepper spray in my fuel belt or jacket pocket.
I live in a moderately high crime area, but maybe I'm too paranoid. I would love to hear if any of you have any other methods/ideas.
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
Re: S/O Feeling Safe on Your Fave Route
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2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
Maybe stealth ninja capabilities is what I'm lacking
. You're right about no music. I keep mine on low, as I really lose the plot without it. No music would be best, though.
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
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I live in the downtown portion of my city and my path is two blocks from my apartment. I don't like running with my cell phone (which I suppose is a major faux pas, but I often go out without my phone - running or not).
I only run during the daylight and when my path has plenty of other people on it. I would never go down there early in the morning or after dark. Ever. This means that it's my path only during daylight savings time. During the winter, I run indoors.
The path does not cross a road, but is incredibly close to several tourist attractions where I can always hail a cab home if I get hurt. I actually think I'm far safer on that path than in many other places I have to go in my city.
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2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
I need some variation, but my normal route is so darn convenient that I never end up making a change. Do you vary your route for a particular safety reason, or just to keep things fresh?
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
I don't run outside when it's dark. I have ID/Emergency Contact in my water bottle.
I always tell DH my planned route and my expected time away. If I'm going to be longer than 90 minutes or so, I will make DH come and check on me while I'm out.
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Both really, but running the same route at the same time every time is definitely a safety no no. You don't want anyone to be able to predict your habits. I started doing this in my old neighborhood, which was less safe than my current one.
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No music.
Brightly colored clothing.
I always tell DH where I'm going and approximately how long I'll be gone. He knows he can always call me and vice versa. I don't "make" him check on me, but if he feels the need (like if it's 80+ outside when I start or otherwise schitty weather) I always answer.
I bring my own water.
I bring/wear my phone. I always fully charge it the night before.
I run on a trail that is pretty well trafficked.
I have a runnerID bracelet that has my vital contact and medical info on it.
And generally, I am pretty vigilant. I lived on the south side of Chicago for 4 years so I've got some practice in that "stranger danger" Spider Sense.
I always carry my phone, and I have a Road ID on my shoe with emergency phone numbers. I never ride with an iPod, and stay very alert.
I've only been scared once by a group of people who were a bit menacing when I went by.
I live in a pretty safe place too. 95% of the time I run in residential neighborhoods, so there's usually a lot of people either outside or driving by, kids out playing, etc. so I feel pretty safe that there would be someone around to hear me if I needed help.
Also, I wear my Road ID bracelet, *usually* take my phone with me, and I always tell my hubby where I'll be and about how long I'll be gone.
Make sure someone knows where you're going/what route you're taking.
Don't wear headphones/ear buds.
Carry your phone and ID (DH even carries his insurance card).
Change up your route, don't just take the same one every day.
Stay in well-populated neighborhoods and in well-lit areas.
High visibility: wear bright/light colors, reflective strips, clip-on blinky lights, etc.
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This is me completely! I text/call/tell my H when I leave and how long it should take, he knows which route I'm taking, and I make sure I let him know when I return. Also... I don't go far if he is not nearbye (i.e. home, his shop, or within a few minutes of either).
I can't run without music so I'll usually have one earbud in and the other one I tuck into my sports bra strap.
At night I try and wear bright clothes and I have a blinky light that I attach to my tunebelt.
I usually carry pepper spray at all times and I alternate routes. I try and let DH know what route I'm taking in case it takes me longer than anticipated on that route. He usually knows about how long each route takes me.
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If I'm running outside, there's someone at home to watch my son.
So, I just tell them where I'm planning to run and how long it should take me.
That's it.