tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post4096973357210477414..comments2024-03-10T01:28:41.800-07:00Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Sick dog and Running SafetyChristy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-56390729468510612892012-01-12T18:54:49.932-07:002012-01-12T18:54:49.932-07:00So scary - great tips for staying safe! Need to c...So scary - great tips for staying safe! Need to check out that pepper spray...<br /><br />Hope Cola feels better soon!Laimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573012571897500299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-54259199084926598532012-01-12T12:34:59.908-07:002012-01-12T12:34:59.908-07:00I hope Cola is feeling better!
And yes. I run wit...I hope Cola is feeling better!<br /><br />And yes. I run with pepper spray on every run. And I hope I never have to use it!Beth (i run like a girl)http://i-run-like-a-girl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-45467089139716247982012-01-11T10:02:36.458-07:002012-01-11T10:02:36.458-07:00Sorry about Cola! Hope he's all better now.
G...Sorry about Cola! Hope he's all better now.<br /><br />Great safety tips! I need to be better about all that.Clarindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649159574541149892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-86421465003993851732012-01-10T20:10:12.881-07:002012-01-10T20:10:12.881-07:00I hope colas feeling better!!! Good tips too. That...I hope colas feeling better!!! Good tips too. That scares me so bad!Laura Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10312210955440443865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-50534725294207415972012-01-10T11:14:50.636-07:002012-01-10T11:14:50.636-07:00Thank you for sharing that link! I'm definite...Thank you for sharing that link! I'm definitely getting that. I've often thought about getting some Mace or something to carry with me as I'm most often on back country roads by myself when running, but I didn't want to have to carry anything. This solves that little problem!Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-70997858886209326442012-01-10T06:45:57.206-07:002012-01-10T06:45:57.206-07:00Hi Christy! Im a new follower of your blog but I h...Hi Christy! Im a new follower of your blog but I have to say, I love it! <br />I live in very rural, Western Nebraska and the missing runner from Montana has hit all of us as well. Bad enough that little hand guns have been purchased and the town is now armed with pistol packin' mother runners (to quote a friends blog!). In all seriousness I think because running is our peace of mind, we take forgranted that there are sick people out there who could attempt to hurt us. We make sure our kids are safe when they are outside playing, should do the same for ourselves. Im guilty of this on a daily basis.Mom_2_Pippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675648305506557654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-8427109197425884412012-01-10T00:47:50.317-07:002012-01-10T00:47:50.317-07:00I mostly run In built up areas and often with a fr...I mostly run In built up areas and often with a friend, but sometimes alone. I simply hope that if something ever happened to me, my karate training would serve me well in keeping me safe. As a Brit, it seems odd to see comments about guns and knives - guns are really not part of life here and carrying a concealed or locking blade is generally not ok either. If I felt unsafe, I guess pepper spray or an alarm would be the way I'd go.RainStormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163381302137420031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-11842166091348233272012-01-09T21:51:52.475-07:002012-01-09T21:51:52.475-07:00Where I live there are no leash laws and I recentl...Where I live there are no leash laws and I recently had a little run in with a dog. It ended up okay as I was able to stop the dog from actually reaching me by throwing a rock at it. I have definitely considered pepper spray for this reason.<br /><br />Also, as I mentioned on Twitter, my mom's best friend went for a run and was attacked and killed by a mountain lion so I definitely never run trails alone and I always let someone know I'm going and what route I'm taking and if I'm not back by a certain time to come look for me. <br /><br />I saw one commenter mention she posts where she's going on FB and after working at a domestic violence shelter and learning about how dangerous it is to "check in" places and let people knowing when you are coming and going from your house I would strongly suggest she doesn't do that. There are just too many horror stories.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894387418404497746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-22432071010335252692012-01-09T21:51:25.693-07:002012-01-09T21:51:25.693-07:00great tips - I hope your pup feels better soon! I...great tips - I hope your pup feels better soon! I should get some pepper spray....:)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650006222824756753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-6335698220708308112012-01-09T20:56:21.868-07:002012-01-09T20:56:21.868-07:00Thanks for the great tips and reminders.
I have a ...Thanks for the great tips and reminders.<br />I have a hand held pepper spray I got at Runners world. It Velcros around my hand and rests right in my palm, I don't even notice it. I have to say though I don't always take it and I should.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10628212823040230333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-88682412392267232072012-01-09T20:33:40.200-07:002012-01-09T20:33:40.200-07:00I have my pepper spray. I usually run alone but j...I have my pepper spray. I usually run alone but just recently started running with a buddy. My husband always worries about me running alone whether it is night or day. Be careful out there :)Boston Bound Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617670777384752810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-42985702147008736972012-01-09T19:48:02.490-07:002012-01-09T19:48:02.490-07:00Thats a great idea with the pepper spray. I am te...Thats a great idea with the pepper spray. I am terrified to run alone, and I will only do it if its daylight outside. I pray that they find the missing runner!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142403112908601360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-77483628979235288852012-01-09T19:37:54.072-07:002012-01-09T19:37:54.072-07:00I think about safety when I hit the trails. I hav...I think about safety when I hit the trails. I have encountered a crazy on the trails once and a couple months later a body was found in a tent off those same trails. From the description my buddy and I thought it was the same guy. It freaked us guys out so much that we picked up the pace going by and after him and then ran back on the roads. I have thought about bringing pepper spray with me. I may have some from my hiking days (bears).Erik Ammonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00425900877907841211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-73947452239072254392012-01-09T19:26:45.101-07:002012-01-09T19:26:45.101-07:00Sorry Cola is not feeling well! Poor pup. I worry...Sorry Cola is not feeling well! Poor pup. I worry about safety running, and so does hubby. I like the pepper spray idea, but hopefully it's just one of those thing you never NEED to use.Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-39359626175390519082012-01-09T19:19:12.855-07:002012-01-09T19:19:12.855-07:00I hope Cola is totally better!!! Poor Pup!!
That...I hope Cola is totally better!!! Poor Pup!!<br /><br />That pepper spay is cool! I was talking with my hubby and think it's either that or a sling for my shotgun and then run the roads that way. I hope and pray it will all be ok for the missing runner. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.Prickett Puppieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09534006865906851787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-85093275230430878702012-01-09T18:44:28.522-07:002012-01-09T18:44:28.522-07:00Oh jeez, my heart aches for the missing runner and...Oh jeez, my heart aches for the missing runner and her family. The news has definitely rocked my sense of security in running. My road has quite a bit of wooded areas and it is not very populated. It scares me at times for sure. I just got gutsy enough to run 1.75 away from the house at night (with my cell phone). Now I don't think I'll venture more than a 1/2 mile away. AND I think I'll be running with my phone & purchasing pepper spray for day runs (and night runs) as well. I tossed and turned all night last night thinking "what would I do?" I would grab for the balls, twist and bite, scream, kick, and run like hell. Perhaps I need to run with a knife. Jeez. I'll need a backpack for a quick 3.5 miler! OR maybe I need to start running in town. So many thoughts going on right now!Running With The Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601914986382828332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-18409174821470289792012-01-09T18:35:49.685-07:002012-01-09T18:35:49.685-07:00the pepper spray is a good idea, the gun seems as ...the pepper spray is a good idea, the gun seems as if it may be too bulky. i don't carry anything on my runs, but there are a lot of laws in the city here regarding pepper spray and if i was attacked and actually used it i could end up spending time in jail. it's kinda bogus, but seeing as it's a big city and densely populated i can understand regulations.Britt @ Chicago Runner Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628838959053342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-77098806401631114342012-01-09T18:01:53.663-07:002012-01-09T18:01:53.663-07:00Oh noo! I'm sending good vibes to Mr Cola for ...Oh noo! I'm sending good vibes to Mr Cola for him to get better soon. When Cb is sick I'll give him carrots boiled with the rice in some chicken stock. That usually clears up his troubles. <br /><br />Thanks for posting about the pepper spray and tips for safety. Since I run alone I'm paranoid. I always go when it's light out and seems like there are always many other runners out. But I am more scared living in the big city now, so I always have my cell phone or generally just jump on the tread at my apartment. I really hope the missing runner is found safe very soon.Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-77830829392719612592012-01-09T17:15:07.669-07:002012-01-09T17:15:07.669-07:00I hope Cola gets better VERY soon. Sorry to hear ...I hope Cola gets better VERY soon. Sorry to hear he has not been well.<br /><br />Yes, do whatever it takes to stay safe. That pepperspray looks like the right thing to me.<br /><br />I took a self defense class years ago and the cop told us to NEVER GET IN A VEHICLE... fight for your life outside of the vehicle if you have to. Once you get in, you are basically giving up.<br /><br />!!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-28998836513839950002012-01-09T15:52:23.405-07:002012-01-09T15:52:23.405-07:00Poor Cola! I can imagine the look on his face when...Poor Cola! I can imagine the look on his face when he realized what you were doing and he was being left home. Hope he's better.<br /><br />I do have pepper spray, I got it after my dog was attacked by another dog. It's meant for dogs, but I've used it when running in unfamiliar areas. It's like a little stick. Sucks that we have to protect ourselves.<br /><br />Stay safe, I was thinking about you with all of this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494943565417395006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-70649146532051058482012-01-09T14:14:35.026-07:002012-01-09T14:14:35.026-07:00thanks so much for posting those tips. i am always...thanks so much for posting those tips. i am always wondering if i am running in a safe area or doing the right things to keep myself safe. i have passed toooo many people that i get nervous, smile and sprint by. it makes me sad to have to be this cautious but i think its so important.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378429616486417815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-69463520222489014122012-01-09T13:58:37.524-07:002012-01-09T13:58:37.524-07:00I have that missing woman on my mind all day yeste...I have that missing woman on my mind all day yesterday and today. I don't usually do that. I have been going online to check to see if there's an update - a happy update. It makes me sick to my stomach to think that such things happen. <br />Since my move, I haven't been running much outside alone (with Paddy Wag) because I felt kinda funny about the routes near my place. I'll start running outside this weekend with a male running buddy. <br />Please be careful when you are out there yourself. <br />And sending sweet thoughts to Cola. Hope he is feeling much better.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-50563486767889026602012-01-09T13:43:39.036-07:002012-01-09T13:43:39.036-07:00Oh no poor Cola!
That pepper spray thing is great!...Oh no poor Cola!<br />That pepper spray thing is great! I carry some in my fuel belt but cannot access it fast enough. Sadly I've had to.<br />I'm just sick about that missing woman.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234702339055377426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-49852770667529434872012-01-09T13:23:15.091-07:002012-01-09T13:23:15.091-07:00I hope Cola feels better! Just as a heads up, my f...I hope Cola feels better! Just as a heads up, my friend's dog recently got sick in the same way you're describing and when she took him to the vet, it turns out he has something called HGE (you can Google it) and the vet said that he has seen a lot of cases lately.Not wanting to scare you but just in case it keeps up! :)Colorado Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725854485169654288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-4619809797170940432012-01-09T13:18:45.925-07:002012-01-09T13:18:45.925-07:00i have pepper spray in my car but it was so bulky ...i have pepper spray in my car but it was so bulky when i tried to carry it (it was on my key chain and i was carring my keys...kept banging around). I figure i could do better trying to get away some other way b/c i figure i'd be too slow to get it activated. Sometimes this ol' earth just stinks. Wish we didn't hafta worry about this.~K~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16200802296574563968noreply@blogger.com