Many people that love to exercise, be it running, jogging or walking, but have a fear of being attacked by thugs or bitten by a dog. Prevention of this fear is one of the many reasons that Spartan Pepper Spray is a great device. It is light weight , durable and simply slips over the hand and straps to your wrist. You never have to worry about it falling off your hand, it literally attaches to your body.
Safety Tips
- Make sure someone always knows when and what route you are running and walking.
- Have your cell phone. Make sure it’s charged.
- Carry identification or put identifying iformation, including medical, inside your shoe.
- Don’t carry cash. Don’t wear jewelry.
- If your running at night, wear reflective material.
- Always be aware of your surroundings. Don’t wear headsets that keep you from hearing approaching danger. Don’t get so focused that you loose awareness of what’s going on around you.
- Run or walk with a partner and/or a dog.
- Exercise in familiar areas. Know which businesses or stores are open.
- Vary your route.
- Avoid unpopulated areas, deserted streets, and overgrown trails. Especially avoid poorly lighted areas at night.
- Run clear of parked cars and bushes.
- Look directly at others and be observant, but keep your distance and keep moving.
- Run against traffic so you can observe approaching automobiles.
- Trust your intuition about a person or an area. React based on that intuition and avoid areas you feel unsure about.
- Be careful if anyone in a car asks you for directions – if you answer, keep at least a full arm’s length from the car.
- If you think you are being followed, change direction and head for an open business, theater, or a lighted house.
- Have your door key ready before you reach your car or home.
- If you are away from home, check with locals on safe areas. Familiarize yourself with your route.
Always Wear Your Spartan Pepper Spray!
