Pepper Spray Patty's Jogging Safety

Being physically fit is so important for so many reasons

. I know that when things get busy it can be a serious pain to drag yourself to the gym after a long day, but if you can find the energy I seriously think it's important! I decided a while ago that I'd turn something that seemed like a chore into a way of unwinding and releasing stress. After a long day or before a particularly packed day, I go for a jog. Jogging is great because it gets you outside and it's so good for your body. However, I'm also super careful when I jog. Even though I go to school at a really safe college and my apartment is in a very quiet neighborhood, you just never know! Here are some of my tips on how you can enjoy jogging without risking your safety:

Try to find a jogging partner that likes to go at a similar pace (you don't want to hold anyone else up and you don't want to feel as though you're moving to slowly). It's always safer to go somewhere with someone than alone.

Go jogging in an area that you are very familiar with, like the neighborhood right around your house or apartment.

Never jog in secluded areas that are far from view from the road or nearby houses.

Jog in areas that are designated for walking or jogging that are consistently full of other joggers, such as local sports tracks.

Consider joining a gym and jogging or running on their indoor track.

Never jog by yourself in the dark! I enjoy jogging at the end of the day sometimes, but I would never risk jogging by myself after dark. I know I can probably handle myself when push comes to shove, but it's not worth the risk.

Make sure that when you jog that you wear a reflective vest, especially if you start out before dusk and especially at night. Just because it isn't dark when you leave doesn't mean it won't be by the time you're done.

Carry a compact container of pepper spray, Mace, a stun gun or a TASER. There are so many different options, you'd be surprised how small some self-defense products are and how easily you can carry them somewhere on your body while you jog. I always keep my keys on me so I tend to rely on my keychain pepper spray to deter any threats when I jog.

Even if you're jogging in a familiar, safe place never let your guard down for a second. Remain alert and aware of everything and everyone around you. If something doesn't look right or you have a funny feeling, turn around and head homewith pepper spray in hand of course!

Keep your cell phone on you. Not only do you want it on you in case of a medical emergency, but if you do come across an attacker you don't want to have to wait until you run all the way home to call the police once you've stopped them with your pepper spray.

Pepper Spray Patty's Jogging Safety

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