Runners what are your biggest threats when running outside?

alphatoomega23

Cougars....in my neighborhood they are notorious for tracking down young runners.

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WillowThorn

Right now, ice. I tend to fall on my butt while walking on icy roads. Running....well.
Otherwise, maybe other people's dogs? I've never met an unfriendly one though. Oh, cars too.

Also, geese. Those suckers are mean and bitey.

This! Yes, I forgot to mention geese in my post. I have been chased by these guys. At the park I run at they tend to be alllll over the trail like they own the dang thing.

knitapeace

I feel so fortunate, my only run-in while running was with a nest of wasps. They sent a warning shot in the form of one little sucker that got me good on the back of the arm. Once I realized the nest was on a branch hanging over the street I made sure to cross the road before I got to that spot from then on. Thought about leaving a note for the homeowners so they could get it removed but in a week or so it was gone. Not much compared to BEARS lol!