A woman jogging party and disappears. In recent years, four cases in which a jogger was attacked and killed, have been highly publicized. The most recent being Marie-Jeanne, a young 17 year old daughter disappeared last Saturday in the Ardèche . Guy Mennereau, national technical director of the national association of self-defense (ANSD) , gives "20 Minutes" the five essential tips to practice running safely.
Trust your instinct.
Apply safety advice every day. So before you go running, tell one third of your departure, give your background and your running time approx. And most importantly, recommends Mennereau Guy, "trust your instincts: if a place or person you think you are strange or uncomfortable, avoid them."
Choose a safe route.
When you set your race course, opt for well-lit and busy areas. "We must take precautions. Although it is very pleasant to run away from cars in the woods, it's best not to go through small roads, "said Guy Mennereau. The expert added that self-defense must avoid running early in the morning or at night, when everything is desert, and think about his career change "to avoid being spotted . "
Always be aware.
The idea is not to become paranoid, but be aware of its environment and its potential hazards. "You always look around, be vigilant, to locate such a person as we have already crossed several times along its path," said Guy Mennereau, which recalls the need to avoid isolation wearing headphones, "because it is much less vigilant, and we do not hear cars, dogs barking or a potential aggressor . "
Do not run alone.
Find one or more training partners. You can register into an athletic club or on certain websites that are communities of joggers . "It's important not to be alone, insists Guy Mennereau. Even if it's with another woman that you run, it can deter an attacker. And, if you bless ed , there is someone for summoning assistance. " S i you do not run as a group, you can always take your dog.
Know your defense.
You can invest in a belt of race that can carry keys, papers, laptop, but also some items of self-defense. Guy recommends Mennereau pepper spray - "what's best." But it must be "attached to the belt in order to use it quickly." "We can also have a whistle that can make the most noise as possible to deter the offender and call for help." And so, really, you do not feel safe, take part in a course of self- defense, which allows you to acquire some reflexes of attempted assault, such as you find relief from an entry.
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