So, I've been trying to figure out the BPMs of the songs in my music library so that I can make playlists that fit my running pace, and I've discovered two things. Thing 1: I have a lot more slow music than fast. Thing 2: BPM calculator things really need to be double checked by a person.
When I run, I like to do it outside both because it's more interesting and because I'm scared of treadmills. I usually run around my neighborhood, which is in (I always thought) one of the safest parts of the city. However, yesterday morning, a woman was assaulted in a small neighborhood park near me. We were discussing it at work, and one of my coworkers said that she'd heard of a few runners being mugged in the neighborhood as well. This makes me nervous. I usually run alone, anytime between 10 in the morning and 6 in the evening, but I sometimes borrow my bff's dog, Ignatius, who is a mutt about the size and build of a German Shepherd.
So.. The point.. I'm a little scared to run alone in my neighborhood. I have never had a problem before, but apparently some people have. Should I just borrow Ignatius every time I run? Should I not worry about it? I mean, if I was mugged, all the mugger would get is an old iPod Nano with my little Nike+ plug thingy, and I guess maybe they could take my shoes.. I feel pretty confident that if I screamed, people would help me, though. Thoughts? Anyone? Bueller?
When I run, I like to do it outside both because it's more interesting and because I'm scared of treadmills. I usually run around my neighborhood, which is in (I always thought) one of the safest parts of the city. However, yesterday morning, a woman was assaulted in a small neighborhood park near me. We were discussing it at work, and one of my coworkers said that she'd heard of a few runners being mugged in the neighborhood as well. This makes me nervous. I usually run alone, anytime between 10 in the morning and 6 in the evening, but I sometimes borrow my bff's dog, Ignatius, who is a mutt about the size and build of a German Shepherd.
So.. The point.. I'm a little scared to run alone in my neighborhood. I have never had a problem before, but apparently some people have. Should I just borrow Ignatius every time I run? Should I not worry about it? I mean, if I was mugged, all the mugger would get is an old iPod Nano with my little Nike+ plug thingy, and I guess maybe they could take my shoes.. I feel pretty confident that if I screamed, people would help me, though. Thoughts? Anyone? Bueller?
knavish:
How about some mace?