Hello and happy spring! I’m excited for longer days and longer runs without five layers, three pairs of gloves, and a scarf wrapped around my head like I’m a mummy.
Warmer weather means more outdoors runs. And for me, that also means more solo runs.
Do you ever run alone? If so, do you always feel safe when you do?
According to a 2017 Runner’s World survey of over 2,500 women, nearly one in three say they’ve been followed by someone—whether on foot or in a car—while they were running. The results also showed that 43 percent of women say they’ve sometimes, often, or always have been honked at, catcalled, or received unsolicited sexual attention on their runs. Read the full article: Running While Female.
Unfortunately, these stats are not surprising.
My female friends and I have experienced the above on multiple occasions during runs. Luckily, the situations have never been scary — just annoying.
I think it’s important to always be cautious and practice safety when you’re out running.
Here are some safety tips I follow:
Running the States 