Going For a Night-Run? First, Consider These Tips!

Work days are long and quite often school days can be longer. Sometimes going for a “night-run” may not seem like such a bad idea, however it can be dangerous if you’re not careful.

According to Joseph B. Walker, author of Self-Defense Techniques & Tactics; here are five important tips to protect yourself before you go.

1. Bring some friends, classmates, or co-workers with you! There is no reason you have to go alone. Plan ahead in advance and arrange your outdoor “night-run” with a few buddies. The more people, the better, because it is less likely for an attacker to approach a group of people.


2. Take a well-lit and busier route and avoid dark and quiet areas where an attacker can hide.


3. Bring a small weapon, such as a pen. Mace or pepper sprays are often being used against a victim. Alarms are usually ignored and can be forced to be disarmed. But a simple pen can be used to gouge at an attacker’s eye or throat. Plus, when used in self-defense, it’s legal in every state!


4. Enjoy the music, in your mind. Listening to an Mp3 player or any other type of music device can only distract you. Try enjoying the ambient sound or keep a conversation flow with your buddies, who should be with you anyway.


5. Listen to your gut-intuition... If you come across a suspicious person, act on it and get to a safe place immediately!