It’s important for everyone to be aware and prepared for trouble when they go for a run by themselves, but it is especially crucial for women to go the extra mile and protect themselves. It’s sad but true that we live in a world where women need to think this way, but that’s the way it is.
Recently, a woman named Amanda Deibert shared some thoughts on the matter Twitter that went viral and elicited a lot of responses from women out there.
One of my mom groups has a thread that is just women listing and recommending which kind of protection they take when them when they go out running (Ie. pepper spray, alarm necklaces, whistles, etc) in case you wondered what being a woman is like
— Amanda Deibert (@amandadeibert) May 29, 2019
Also, women: what do you use when you go out running?
— Amanda Deibert (@amandadeibert) May 29, 2019
Here are some of the responses to Deibert’s tweets.
1. Smart move
https://twitter.com/Hayjen9/status/1133900673312071680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fstephaniemcneal%2Fwomen-share-feel-safe-running-knives-dogs-alarms
2. Panic alarm
https://twitter.com/shallowcure/status/1133843219983360002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fstephaniemcneal%2Fwomen-share-feel-safe-running-knives-dogs-alarms
3. Hidden weapon
I usually jog with this tucked in the hidden pocket of my running shorts, it has a nice clip I also keep it on me at my job cuz we’re an all female store and usually we close alone. pic.twitter.com/ARlhvCqV0t
— -ˋˏ mudi ˎˊ- ➡FWA (@mudiknives) May 29, 2019
4. Wow
https://twitter.com/royalhoeness/status/1133982244060577792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fstephaniemcneal%2Fwomen-share-feel-safe-running-knives-dogs-alarms
5. Don’t mess with River
https://twitter.com/RawrItsNichol/status/1133994399300329473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeednews.com%2Farticle%2Fstephaniemcneal%2Fwomen-share-feel-safe-running-knives-dogs-alarms
6. Bodyguard
My 105lb bodyguard, Rhaegar Targaryen Dogo Argentino no one messes with me pic.twitter.com/RMumNMR7DT
— Courtney Logan 🦬 🐊 (@gwgator) May 30, 2019
7. Good ideas
I don't run, but I do hike a popular trail alone. I always have 2 knives on me. a 3.5" I hide between my shirt and backpack. A 6" I keep in my backpack. And I carry a very visible loud whistle around my neck. My cell phone is also attached to my arm and tracks my location.
— ☠ Jessie 🏳️🌈 (@House_of_Orphi) May 29, 2019
8. Protector
I absolutely will NOT listen to headphones when I'm walking or running. And I usually have this badass bitch with me who's already had to protect me from a bad situation once. pic.twitter.com/r2Zaxhf2Gn
— Margot Wood (@margotwood) May 31, 2019
9. Armed
When I go out I always have this on me. It's for breaking car windows but it's sharp enough to stab into a neck or an eye if needed. I also carry pepper spray if I know I'm going to a sketchy area. pic.twitter.com/2K0DaiW5ya
— Kim_Pøssible (@Kimbo0816) May 31, 2019
10. DNA
I take a fork and a ziplock—if anyone attack’s me I’m getting DNA evidence.
— utjena (@utjena) May 30, 2019
11. Share with your friends
this is ALWAYS on my keychain. pack of 6 (i think) from amazon for like $7 and i could share the investment with 5 other people 🙂 pic.twitter.com/IEd55xqwCa
— jc 🪴 (@jckeadle) May 31, 2019
12. Pretty intense
My husband made me this 3 years ago. Haven’t had to use it yet. pic.twitter.com/OQ3zwLAYwS
— RCD (@rcd9229) May 31, 2019
13. Don’t mess with Texas
For the Texans here: Brass knuckles including those kitty keychains will become legal on September 1st. https://t.co/5t0wlsTMle
— Callicarpa americana (@TheDJValkyrie) June 2, 2019
14. Looks like it would do some damage
https://twitter.com/taylorcaren_/status/1134249080195039232
15. All of it
Early morning summer runs means going out prepared to run in the dark. Lights, high audible alarm, and pepper gel. #runningwhilefemale #bibchat #sabrebr pic.twitter.com/kYUhrHWux2
— JenZenator (@JenZenator) June 3, 2019
Ladies, always be aware of your surroundings and do whatever you need to do to protect yourself out there!
Also, I’m so sorry.
