tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post3351227702778313367..comments2024-01-27T01:00:53.693-05:00Comments on Footnotes: A cautionary tale on safety and fearKimberly http://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-13085572817983021492012-09-24T17:14:06.045-04:002012-09-24T17:14:06.045-04:00I have chills reading this. It is terrifying to th...I have chills reading this. It is terrifying to think of something horrible happening in your "safe place." As someone that has been attacked (not while running though), I would say don't let a cell phone give you a false sense of security. It can happen in an instant before your phone can become any use to you. I love #5 - so important!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419181037966053541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-21168909021224521632012-09-24T13:47:34.352-04:002012-09-24T13:47:34.352-04:00That's horrible! As a man, I've never rea...That's horrible! As a man, I've never really taken precautions for something like that. I don't like it when people get close to me though. I'm always on guard. Although they're all good thoughts, #5 stands out to me most. There is always the possibility of something wrong happening. tripping, getting hit by a car, having an injury and not being able to walk back, and being assaulted. The risk is always present, but don't let the fear get to you. Prepare yourself and do what you want to do, but always be aware of the possibilities! Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806353710709814218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-13248195996276170562012-09-24T13:16:38.182-04:002012-09-24T13:16:38.182-04:00I run with pepper spray and I am more afraid that ...I run with pepper spray and I am more afraid that I am going to get myself with it than actually have to use it...but sadly it might just happen. Those guys can screw themselves, I agree won't live my in fear but have to be smart. As much as I hate all of the "gear" I'll be glad I have it if something were to ever happen. Jerks.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14737726532532413956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-7909886984450021172012-09-24T11:33:47.257-04:002012-09-24T11:33:47.257-04:00Yes, this plainly just sucks! My mom always told m...Yes, this plainly just sucks! My mom always told me to run with a safety pin hidden somewhere. You can never really be too careful!cynthiasolchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763269865707600188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-15967604687369038582012-09-24T10:14:51.056-04:002012-09-24T10:14:51.056-04:00These stories are just too common lately...and it ...These stories are just too common lately...and it makes me so angry. It makes me angry that as a woman I cannot feel safe doing something I love. It makes me angry that as a woman I am always having to look over my shoulder and am a little jumpy every single time I pass someone while running. It makes me angry that I can't run on the beautiful trails just steps from my home because they are along a large river, and a female was assaulted there several years ago. It make me angry that I have to carry so many extra items on my run no matter what time of day, just so my husband doesn't need to drive next to me while I run. This just makes me so angry...and really really sad :(Jamie Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819563394724894114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-75676617004542871642012-09-23T20:57:15.157-04:002012-09-23T20:57:15.157-04:00I saw this on Channel 15's feed on Facebook th...I saw this on Channel 15's feed on Facebook this morning. That's super scary. When I lived in the Fort, I used rollerblade on the northern portion of the Rivergreenway all the time. By myself. It was always in the back of my mind to be careful, but I never truly thought anything could happen. I guess it goes to show that you never really know. Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946675419746616433noreply@blogger.com