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Summertime Safety For Women


© Nancy Coulter

Well, for those of us in the northern hemisphere, summer is just around the corner. More people will be enjoying the outdoors and beautiful weather. Hopefully, everyone will be safe. But you can never be too safe ... right?

Lots of women love to go jogging through neighborhood parks. It's a great way to get good exercise and enjoy the scenery. However, it can be very dangerous. I live near Washington D.C. where there are lots of National Parks that people jog in. Recently there have been more muggings and other such crimes taking place at these parks. Places that are supposed to be enjoyable are becoming dangerous for some. Women CAN enjoy these places and be safe at the same time, it is possible.

When you go out jogging, be sure to always pay attention to what is going on. Try and not use a walkman, but if you must use one, then keep the volume low. Although a walkman may be a great way to distract you from the pain of exercising, it also keeps your attention off of your surroundings.

Also, always let someone know when you are going out for a jog or for a walk. It may seem like something "stupid", but if something happens to you while you are out, at least someone will notice you aren't back home.

Some women carry mace or pepper spray. Keep in mind that if you are going to carry it, you need to have it in your hands when you are in a potentially dangerous situation. If you are jogging, it does you no good to have pepper spray in your fanny pack.

Summer can bring with it some dangerous situations if women don't act somewhat cautious and alert. You can have all the fun in the world and be safe at the same time.


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