8 Tips for Women Runners to Stay Safe While on Vacation or at Home

Running is a passion I often combine with my passion for travel. It’s a fantastic way to explore a new area as a quiet observer and take in a lot of sights in a relatively short time frame. Often, I will stop to take photos, study a sight for a few extra moments, or even enjoy a conversation with someone I encounter on a run. I always return from a run with a greater appreciate for the place I’m in, feeling a bit more like one of the locals because my explorations.

When possible, let someone know your planned route and estimated return time — and don’t deviate from it without an update!

I always let my husband know where I plan to go and how long I expect to be gone. If I find an interesting detour along the way, it only takes a quick text to let him know the change in route.

Wear a running belt that lets you carry some provisions.

My current favorite is the FlipBelt. Made of light-weight stretchy material, it fits comfortably around my waste, and has openings to slide my i-Phone, keys, mace, or other items safely into the belt. Running belts are compact and easy to pack in a suitcase to bring with you for your vacation runs.