My New Healthy Hobby

[o00 494]

I have taken up night walking. I bundle up and off I go walking downtown. The street is lit up nice and people are walking in and out of restaurants and bars. I feel safe doing so alone. I park my car at the bottom by the Water. Walk up to the end of the street and walk back down. About three miles altogether. Would be lovely to have a walking companion for safety purposes so I could increase the distance but for now I can honestly say this beats staying in at night.

Feels great.

[FrankyG 1,450]

I love walking at night. Stay safe, watch your walking path for obstacles and enjoy yourself.

[o00 494]

I love walking at night. Stay safe, watch your walking path for obstacles and enjoy yourself.

Thanks @FrankiesGirl. My only obstacle would be presents from our four legged canine furbabies if the owner didn't take care of it.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I used to walk at night alot. Even in a safe area, just keep wits about you and learn some basic self defense. I dont mean karate, I mean knowing how to send body language that says "don't eff with me" if a dicey situation comes up.

I do enjoy the peace of it, and yes getting out and moving is better than sitting around in the evening!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Stay safe.

You might do a what-if. What if I was cornered by a Pit-Bull, what could I do to protect myself? Here is a google search response. http://www.hillrunner.com/forums/index.php?topic=3705.0 Pepper spray, bear spray, a product called Halt.

p.s. Hill walking is a great form of exercise.

[jane13 2,256]

I agree with ^ I think you should do the "what if" and just in case (pepper spray in hand).

Don't want to find out you got hurt or something.