I frequently get messages by women runners who aspire to run solo on how to be safe while running alone. I have made a compilation of precautions women can take to make their respective runs safer and enjoyable. Below in the thread are the top few things I personally follow:

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉🏽" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts (mittlerer Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts (mittlerer Hautton)">Let someone know where you are going. I always share my location when I go running. Someone (either family or a friend) is aware of my route for sure.