Wanna do roadwork but live in a dangerous neighborhood. what should i do?

I'm a 15 year old girl and I hope to one day become a pro-boxer. Lately I've been training and doing some roadwork, but now it's too dangerous for me to even run down the street. What should i do?



Always vary your route.





You'll be OK once or twice, because as a runner, you'll be gone before a bag guy figures out that you're there. But if you are predictable -- always running by at the same time -- then you are in danger.





Vary your running route considerably, and maybe even vary the time of day when you train.





Also, run when there are a lot of people around, and don't be afraid to wave at folks so they notice you and keep an eye out for your well-being.





Also, make sure you take a big knife with you. I'm serious. It is your responsibility and your duty to protect yourself. Unless you want to live in a society like Saudi Arabia where women are forced to be chaperoned by their male family members everywhere they go, then you have to protect yourself, and that means using a weapon.





Good Luck.




if it's that dangerous i wouldn't do it but if you have to-- take some "mace" with you. if you have to use it make sure they are downwind of you. i think they now make some with foam which would be easier to use. check a sporting goods store




I agree with Myk Cats. Find some other boxers to run with. If there are three or four of you, you're not likely to have a problem. Be sure to carry a cell phone.




You can always wake up early in the morning before anybody is out like 6am or 7am. If your in high School you can run on a treadmill or the school track.




do your roadwork with a buddy or other fighters. or go to your gym and run on a treadmill. if your school has a running track, then use that.




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