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Workout safety (stranger danger)
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I only run with one ear bud in early morning, once people in my neighborhood are out I'll run with two. The map posting thing is a good point (better safe than sorry, right?). The water bottle thing I would have NEVER thought of:embarassed: Thanks for helping us remember all we need to to be safe :flowerforyou:0
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What, do you think there should be hand grenades? Maybe perhaps surface to air missiles? Armored tank that follows your around?
Overkill. Heh.
Of course I can't tell if your just laughing at the use of the word 'overkill'
My irony detector is broken 0 -
Second, let's not discourage women joggers from wearing cute clothing...it's half of what keeps me motivated to run!!!
This made me giggle:laugh: As long as you boys keep those shirts off!0 -
Roger that
This made me giggle:laugh: As long as you boys keep those shirts off! 0 -
But I'm going to anyway
TIL all men are equally strong and men haven't been faced with larger or stronger people. I'll let Gary Coleman know that he should have no problem with The Rock.
I think Gary Coleman's "having a problem" days are over.0 -
Wait, wut? I think I need to start forum stalking you more often...:grumble:
dont you worry...i'm watching both of you at all times, and youre both behaving pretty well. (your hair looks nice today btw)(so i took some)0 -
Wait....Is that a real question? It's a gun. You put it in a holster. Then you run. Duh...:noway: It's no worse than the people who run with those little belts full of water bottles.
Concealed weapons are not legal everywhere. And where the hell do you keep it?0 -
there are a multitude of dangers to worry about when running, other than rapists and muggers...
i suggest everyone lock and load before their daily run. better safe than sorry. you'll thank me later.
This is why I run with someone slower than me. I don't have to outrun the hippo, I just have to outrun the other runner.0 -
:laugh: You looking to get raped????? too funnyI post my runs... and have yet to be raped yet. Must be doing something wrong....0 -
What, do you think there should be hand grenades? Maybe perhaps surface to air missiles? Armored tank that follows your around?
Of course I can't tell if your just laughing at the use of the word 'overkill' My irony detector is broken
Isn't it ironic, don't ya think? Here, c(__) cup of coffee on me. It's still morning in my brain, too.
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Concealed weapons are not legal everywhere. And where the hell do you keep it?
They're not even a particularly good idea unless one is trained in how to use them as part of a defensive activity, and spend a considerable amount of time maintaining currency. Otherwise it's just handy that you brought your own, saves your attacker bringing one...0 -
Hang on, Mr. Mugger, let me just get my gun out of my back pack so I can fight you off...
They're not even a particularly good idea unless one is trained in how to use them as part of a defensive activity, and spend a considerable amount of time maintaining currency. Otherwise it's just handy that you brought your own, saves your attacker bringing one...0 -
To be honest, I'm actually still laughing in to myself about the image of some jogger on a trail around a lake with a giant tank following them the whole way through and a great path of destruction of broken trees.
Isn't it ironic, don't ya think? Here, c(__) cup of coffee on me. It's still morning in my brain, too.
Every time the jogger runs by someone the tank slows and the cannon 'follows' them by so it can shoot at any time 0 -
Wait....Is that a real question? It's a gun. You put it in a holster. Then you run. Duh...:noway: It's no worse than the people who run with those little belts full of water bottles.
Did you just compare running with water to running with a gun on your hip? Is this seriously a thing?0 -
maybe you could put a sign on their water that says this *kitten* aint safe girl. use your head.0
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WTF....?? :huh:
So I had to google this as I didn't have the faintest clue what a "Ruger LCP" was....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_LCP
Are you serious? You run with a gun???? :noway:
It's moments like this make you feel very very happy that you live in the UK, isn't it? :-)0 -
Wait....Is that a real question? It's a gun. You put it in a holster. Then you run. Duh...:noway: It's no worse than the people who run with those little belts full of water bottles.
Have you ever had a gun on a holster attached to your hip? I have and it's not very comfortable to walk with. I can't imagine what it's like to run with that thing let alone the bruise I'd have from it rubbing and banging. Also it's pretty heavy so there's the whole pants falling down issue to contend with as well.0 -
dont you worry...i'm watching both of you at all times, and youre both behaving pretty well. (your hair looks nice today btw)(so i took some)
I thought one side seemed a bit shorter this morning. Dude, you're supposed to be subtle about the amount you take!!0 -
I probably watch too much Criminal Minds
You're probably right.
From a crime perspective the risks of an opportunistic attack are pretty low, and when one considers the motives for attack, there are easier ways to achieve the end result.
Whilst I agree that it's not the most prudent thing in the world to draw attention to ones pattern of life, there are many other ways that someone with intent can gain access to the information and exploit it.
Most personal threat can be dealt with by basic situational awareness, and some confidence. If one was to consider all threats , all the time then one would never get out of bed, never mind actually go for some phys. There is more risk of being hit by a car when out.
That said, there are now some instances of burglary where pattern of life was determined using public social media to identify when properties were likely to be empty, and for how long. Although this tends to be vacant during the workday, rather than an hour or so running.0 -
Did you just compare running with water to running with a gun on your hip? Is this seriously a thing?
yes. people run with guns. there are special holsters and even lightweight guns that one can use so that they don't affect your running. it's not just for city dwellers worried about muggers, but lots of folks run in the wilderness and there are bears and mountain lions and coyotes to contend with. all of these animals will attack humans on occasion, and some female joggers have been "taken" by mountain lions while running trails in california and other western states in recent years.
i personally don't find anything strange or odd about it. if you get into trouble on a trail, calling for "help" is not the solution.0 -
To be honest, I'm actually still laughing in to myself about the image of some jogger on a trail around a lake with a giant tank following them the whole way through and a great path of destruction of broken trees.
Every time the jogger runs by someone the tank slows and the cannon 'follows' them by so it can shoot at any time
It could even carry your water bottle and play music.0 -
Well, yes. On both accounts. I was comparing the weight though--not use, although I guess water could be a weapon if you have a strong arm and good aim. I guess I should have been more specific. :laugh: And, yes, it's a thing, but you don't carry it on your hip, that's uncomfortable.
Did you just compare running with water to running with a gun on your hip? Is this seriously a thing?0 -
yes. people run with guns. there are special holsters and even lightweight guns that one can use so that they don't affect your running. it's not just for city dwellers worried about muggers, but lots of folks run in the wilderness and there are bears and mountain lions and coyotes to contend with. all of these animals will attack humans on occasion, and some female joggers have been "taken" by mountain lions while running trails in california and other western states in recent years.
i personally don't find anything strange or odd about it. if you get into trouble on a trail, calling for "help" is not the solution.
Interesting - us city dwellers aren't allowed to carry.
Edited - DC can't carry. No clue about other big cities.0 -
Interesting - us city dwellers aren't allowed to carry.
don't blame me... i didn't vote for your politicians. 0 -
....it's more likely statistically that a female would be attacked than a male
It's probably quite geographically dependent, but any statistics I've seen the incidence of males being the victims of violence is about 3-4 times that of women. That is a function of working population being predominantly male, as many attacks are straightforward robbery.
Much physical violence against women is domestic battery, so resulting from the actions of a partner rather than random individual, so that has a bearing on the statistics; reducing the proportion of women even further.
The most recent I've seen related to UK and Northern Europe, commentary suggested that North American figures were pretty consistent, with a higher proportion in the US being related to organised crime and gang related violence.0 -
Have you ever had a gun on a holster attached to your hip? I have and it's not very comfortable to walk with. I can't imagine what it's like to run with that thing let alone the bruise I'd have from it rubbing and banging. Also it's pretty heavy so there's the whole pants falling down issue to contend with as well.
I'm not sure how this is relevant.0 -
As someone who was recently drugged, by people who she had previously worked out with for a couple months, I'm going to go ahead and say you can't really trust anyone, anywhere, at any time, for any reason.0
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Well, yes. On both accounts. I was comparing the weight though--not use, although I guess water could be a weapon if you have a strong arm and good aim. I guess I should have been more specific. :laugh: And, yes, it's a thing, but you don't carry it on your hip, that's uncomfortable.
Especially if it's the roofied water the OP saw in the park. Just have your attacker drink it.0 -
90% of people wouldn't be able to carry here anyway for the fact that you can't carry on public transportation or take in Government buildings.0 -
a recent incident from my neck of the woods... she was lucky somebody was around to hear her.
http://www.9news.com/news/article/306501/188/Mountain-lion-chases-jogger-I-was-going-to-get-eaten0
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