I have had a few inquires into how I would protect myself if I were to be attacked while running. Well the chances of that happening in my head were slim to none. Than last week while I was running....it must have been during "creepy time" because there were tons of scary people around me. I think the last straw was Monday while running I was stopped at a stop light waiting to cross, Becky was not able to come this day and I was running a new route and this drunken, literally slobbering old man (don't let the old fool you..they are strong) came up behind me and put his hand on my shoulder and asked to use my phone..not so scary you say..well I jumped, yelled NO and crossed the street. That was all she wrote for me!
I came home and started making a list of ways to ward off ememies...here is what I came up with:
1) I could use my Tae Bo skills sans Billy Banks that I kind of remember from high school..something like cross, cross, jab *and remember to tuck in my thumb*
2) I could use my jedi powers and throw him across the street into oncoming traffic..which really isn't that nice ..he just asked for my phone
3)I could shower in vinegar before I run...maybe the smell alone would keep them off..
4) I could SCREAM bloody murder as soon as anyone got within a few feet of me..unfortunatly that would probably piss off the other runners beside me on the bridge who pass me:)
5) I could use my ear phones to jab them in the eyes....I use old school ones..they would hurt
6) I could use the S.I.N.G method from the movie Miss Congeniality (Solar Plexus, Instep, Noggin, Groin) but then what if I could not remember where the Solar Plexus was..I would be dead...so maybe not this last one...
Anyway none of these seemed like good ideas and since I realize that every path I run is not accompanied by unicorns, rainbows, and bunnies I figured I needed something real to protect myself with! SEE ABOVE PIC! I got that bad little baby at Bass Pro Shop. It is pink but don't let it fool you it packs a punch and should bring a grown man to his knees...better than any move I can do! I carry it on my pants when I run..hidden...waiting to come out and spray someone in the face! *insert inappropriate comment here*
I felt like a real Bad A ...listening to Danger Zone playing in my earphones..knowing I had this little weapon hanging from my side...I was a legend in my own mind as I ran down North Lagoon .. with this little pink can of Whoop A!
On a serious note though! All ladies should have one of these..or guys who are not very strong...you should have one too! They are not expensive. I picked mine up for 12.99 at Bass Pro(Mace) Shop-see link below. They are not just for when you run alone they can be used for when you walk out of a store at night by yourself...you just pull this little bad boy out..and people will take note! It is better to protect yourself before it is to late! *I did this last night at K-mart*
As far as running goes:) It goes good! First 5K is in a little over a week! I am super excited for it! I have been adding a little more distance to my run each day. I know there will be days when I can run forever and days when I wanna stop after a mile..just gotta push myself...This is the first thing I have ever really stuck with and I am not giving up now!
Thanks for the encouragement ALL!
Till next time
peace out little Debbies!
*This is the link to buy the pepper Spray! DO IT LADIES!
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