I'd really really REALLY encourage you to check this out: [gracieuniversity.com]

Not just because I think you're insanely ninja (come on, you knew I was going to compliment you again), but because it's a program I'm learning to teach and I've found it to be the most comprehensive thing I've seen so far.

All the best, pretty lady!

Carry a baseball bat and glove. If anyone asks, you're running because late for the game.

Interesting observation. Linda & I hike the metro-parks & state parks around our home regularly for exercise and just to get out into the woods. We rotate through at least 2 dozen parks within a 30 minute drive of our home. We're "elders" and in the last year or so have started using walking sticks. We were first introduced to them in preparation for hiking Machu Pichu as they were recommended for that adventure. They're very much like an Akidio Bo staff. So, taking Akidio has been added to our fitness regime. We carry them whenever we hike & no-one has ever bothered us. Of course, I always carry a concealed sidearm, so... it's all kind of redundant.

Definitely a shame and concern that women have to always be concerned about this. Is concealed carry a possibility?

Strangers I encounter usually just give me encouragement. This is a sad fact of the world I would suggest either having a friend beat him out of town or send the police

My solution:

1. Buy brass knuckles
2. Put brass knuckles on before running
3. If anyone tries to grab or harm you, punch them in the face

Sorry you and others have to experience that kind of harassment. Best to always have a running partner

Thought this might apply. If you get 1A out your way.

We had a similar recent issue here in the Dallas area. Unfortunately women running alone are for sure vulnerable but I think there are some ways to make things safer. Try running with a friend, don’t wear headphones,take some self defense classes,if you can carry mace or even better a small pistol,and always be aware of your surroundings. I jokingly stated to a friend that cities with these issues should hire under cover female cops that are heavily trained in self defense and maybe these guys would get what’s coming to them. I have three daughters and I always talk to them about being safe and aware. I also will have them trained in self defense. If it’s becoming no longer acceptable for men to be the protectors of women then it’s only going to be left to the women to defend themselves.