How can I go running outside and be safe?

Question

I usually go running around night time, like 8pm or so. But sometimes I feel scared that during my run someone might try to hurt me or something. Where can I buy a tazer or something? are they expensive? lol

Answer 1

~Clwcch needs to stop bringing needless paranoia onto people~

you don't need a tazer, running, even at 8, is safe, from "creeps" at least. at night you should be more worried about being hit by a car or something, which is also extremely unlikely. consider the fact that you are running, why would someone try to hurt you for no reason while RUNNING? even if there was one person in 10 million who did, why would they expend energy trying to since they would have to chase you, i assume you are in reasonable shape at the worst, you can out run them if it should come to that, but it won't. from my own experience of running alone at all hours of day and night, just ignore people you consider "creepy" and they ignore you, they were walking down the street before you got there so they probably have more important things to do than waylay runners

Answer 2

It is sad that women/girls cannot go outside and exercise b/c this world has a lot of FREEKS that will possibly harm them or bother the he// out of them.  Take a dog or friend with you then hopefully no one will mess with you!  Beware of your surroundings.

Answer 3

I like running at this time too or a bit later at about 9pm. The thought has crossed my mind (as I think women have this drummed into them from a young age) but I suppose if someone wanted to hurt you, they're going to do it anyway and it could be at anytime. Anyway... just my view :) but yeah,  don't let thoughts stop you doing what you want but also don't take unnecessary risks. Know your route well- I run around the same area, but I always vary my route and the time I run slightly. (that way no-one could get used to you passing at a certain time). If you have mp3 turn it down, so you're aware of your surroundings. (To hear cars also).Always run with some energy spare and you probably have keys on you right? A very good defensive weapon if used properly x

Answer 4

one i don't thing a taser is a good solution if you are afraid of bad people wear bright reflective clothing and stay on sidewalks in brightly lit areas (like strip malls or parking lots) and avoid alleys

Answer 5

.....Omg....I'm suprised the world has come to this... people are actually afraid to go outside for fear that someone might hurt them.

.....No one is going to hurt you. People usually don't hurt people for no reason. they may look scary but theyre just like u...WOW