"Running Alone"
Jacqueline Fell, Central Florida News 13


Momma knows best – It’s the little old saying we’ve heard a million times. It might also be the phrase YOU’RE uttering all the time. Who ever is saying it, the question is are we listening? And are we practicing what we preach?

We know Central Florida isn’t the safest place in the world. We know there are nearly 2000 sex offenders living in Orlando alone. We also know (and unfortunately some have experienced) women are a target. So, ladies why do we continue to run alone? There’s no need to tell scary stories here- we’ve been through it and now we don’t have to deal with it.

We have to be extra cautious about not putting ourselves in potentially dangerous positions. You really never know (I’m sorry to have to say it) who could be around the corner. Running alone, whether it’s early, late, or mid afternoon, just isn’t smart. There are too many things that could go wrong. A wrong turn, a dead cell phone, no cell phone, someone lurking not to far. We can’t always guarantee someone is going to be around should something go wrong so why risk it?

Schedules can be crazy but taking the time to plan a run with a buddy, husband, or group can ensure you’re around a lot longer for more runs! Besides, aren’t we OWR inspiring?! We’ve got marathon runners to the perfect pacing jogger to keep us all in check. We can all agree the inspiration and motivation this group brings to its members- why wouldn’t we want to do that every time we lace up!

 

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