Thread: Safety for ladies when walking or running.!

I have a hand held personal alarm I bought on the Moonwalk website that is deafening. I have not felt the need to take it out yet as I tend to jog with a local jogscotland group or walk with my husband. I would imagine there is similar groups throughout other parts of the uk ? They're great.

I have wooded walkways surrounding my house. I used to feel comfortable walking through them alone but I have to admit although crime is virtually unheard of in my area I do now feel quite jittery walking or jogging alone now due to such dreadful stories becoming more & more common in the news daily. Shame society has come to this.

Wear something bright and neon so you stand out like a beacon! I always aim to look like a Christmas Tree when I go out, be safe be seen!

Hiya. I live "out in the sticks" so was gutted when the clocks went back any my exercise felt housebound. So, i joined a running club - that gives me a long run during the week - i've also met a girl that lives in the next village along so we can meet up at weekends to do longer runs in the daylight together. And (forgive my carbon footprint!) I've worked out a route that i can drive to from home and start running. At least i can relax into it and know i'm seen/can see, all footpaths etc, so although it's not terribly picturesque, it's only once or twice a week for a few months.... Try mapmyrun.co.uk for inspiration - it'll work out times and milage for you!

I was told that if you are being attacked you are better off to shout "Fire" as more people will respond to that rather than someone screaming "help".

i like the idea of some sort of aerosol, maybe a small tin of paint. i would rather hurt someone with spray and then deal with the fallback rather than being hurt.

these are great tips, thanks for posting. x

Hi ladies,

I dont want to come across as a scaremongerer, but please do take care when out running or walking...always run / walk with a buddy when you can, and if not, make sure you carry a personal alarm which can easily be triggered.
Spend just 2 minutes on this website reading about some of the terrible crimes happening in our country if you need convincing;

- Name and shame website. Child abuse, paedophiles, rapists, murder, knife crime.

Great post - thanks! X

Thanks for the good advice! I'm desperate to get out and have a good walkabout but there are a few dodgy places around my local park which i don't feel comfortable walking around by myself. I also love to listen to my music but after the advice here i won't be doing that unless im walking on the street.

Also ordered this which is legal in the UK.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FARB-PROTECT...=pd_ys_iyr_img

Originally Posted by Stahir

Thanks for the good advice! I'm desperate to get out and have a good walkabout but there are a few dodgy places around my local park which i don't feel comfortable walking around by myself. I also love to listen to my music but after the advice here i won't be doing that unless im walking on the street.

Also ordered this which is legal in the UK.

TWI FARB GEL SELF PROTECTION DEFENCE SPRAY 100% UK LEGAL: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty

whereabouts in London are you. i used to live in East London before i moved to Eastbourne.x

I'm in Ilford, Greater London so not quite the east end...thankfully!

Originally Posted by Stahir

I'm in Ilford, Greater London so not quite the east end...thankfully!

I used to live in Forest Gate and then Manor Park before I moved to Eastbourne. I lived opposite Little Ilford School. So not far from you.

I walk all the time on my own but with my 3 dogs, I know despite them being placid Golden Retrievers that they would, if they had to, do anything to protect me. I don't think I would feel comfortable walking in rural areas on my own. However, with the dogs I will go anywhere.

you can get an app for iphone. says panic alarm and is sponsored by legal and general. it's really loud. i always take my mobile when i run and i'm bright. hubby know's my route depending on distance. i always choose a run where there's people about.

I've been worrying about this too but I'm a born worrier so thought I was just being silly! I have some lovely places to run with a river and fields on the bright evenings. I love my ipod while running, maybe have one ear in?

A few months ago I got really 'uneasy' about the idea of being abducted/raped/murdered and this is a great site and I'm so glad other people actually do worry about this stuff. I see women running alone around our local park as dusk approches and think, women, you are stupid ALL wear mp3's one had her ipod on her arm.