| There are many choices of self defense products | | | | back at home. |
| on the market today. Here, we will examine the | | | | Since 1989 there has been an increase in jogger |
| ones that are essential to your everyday safety. | | | | attacks, females have been the prime target for |
| Self Defense Tools | | | | these attacks by criminals. It is a good idea to |
| There are many choices on the market today; | | | | always run, walk or jog with a companion, friend, |
| there are a few that are essential to your | | | | or trained canine. The Road Runners Club of |
| everyday safety. A whistle or personal alarm with | | | | America has chapters across the United States. |
| a strap or key chain attachment is the best | | | | They can introduce you to fellow runner and |
| choice. However, never wear a whistle or | | | | provide you with running safety information |
| personal alarm around your neck on a lanyard or | | | | specifically for your area. |
| chain. During an attack the attacker may use the | | | | The key to staying safe is awareness. Wearing |
| lanyard or chain to choke you. | | | | headphones can be very dangerous, reserve using |
| The benefits of a whistle or personal alarm are | | | | these devices to the gym where there is a |
| they will most likely distract an attacker long | | | | reduced possibility of an attack. Keep a mental |
| enough to get away to safety. These devices are | | | | note of your surroundings and always run in the |
| very portable, easy to use and unlike a weapon | | | | direction of opposite of oncoming traffic. Be |
| cannot be used against you. Another option to | | | | cautious of a stranger wanting to join you during |
| consider for protection are defense sprays like | | | | your run or walk; this could very well be an |
| Mace or pepper spray; unless outlawed by your | | | | attacker posing as a friendly jogger. |
| city or state. | | | | 6 Essential Check List Items You Should Follow |
| Tips for Jogging, Walking, and Running | | | | Before You Hit The Streets |
| If you are walking, jogging, or running at night, | | | | 1. Valuables, if you cannot afford to lose them |
| avoid being close to the curb. Someone could hide | | | | leave them at home. |
| between parked cars waiting for a victim to | | | | 2. If in a mugging situation stay calm and |
| come by. Being too close to the curb can create | | | | cooperate with the mugger. |
| a opportunity for someone to pull you in to a | | | | 3. Do not make any sudden moves or jesters, |
| parked van where you could be raped or robbed. | | | | this may cause your attacker to overreact and |
| On the other hand do not walk too far away | | | | seriously hurt you. |
| from the curb; this could put in the vicinity of | | | | 4. If being followed do not head for home, go to |
| shrubs and open doorways which make good | | | | a place where help is available. |
| hiding places for an attacker to use waiting to | | | | 5. Stay Away from the curb, open doorways and |
| jump you. If your route includes these areas you | | | | shrubs. |
| may want to consider using a different route. If | | | | 6. If you are in an attack situation screaming and |
| you are out taking a walk or run at night let | | | | making loud noises are recommend self defense |
| someone know that you are going out and make | | | | techniques. |
| arrangements to contact them when you arrive | | | | |