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[quote=Anonymous]I live within easy access to the Mount Vernon Trail, and run there during various daylight hours. It's paved (so not really a real trail run), with headphones and alone, and have always felt safe.

During weekdays or bad weather days, it's not uncommon to go long stretches without seeing another person. A lot of it runs relatively parallel to GW Parkway, but most of where I run veers off from the road and into the woods. I feel very safe, and usually run with pepper spray.

Though I run with headphones, I keep my eyes constantly wandering and on the lookout.

There was just one time where someone set off my "sketchy" radar." Nothing happened to me, and I checked reports later - no incidents reported on the trail. But things about him set off my inner instinct to be in public sight, and keep my pepper spray visible. Except from that one person, I've felt very safe.

I really like the camaraderie of other runners on the trail. When you see someone in the opposite direction, they'll give you a little nod or half wave.

To me, cars are the greater risk. I always feel MUCH more likely to be hit by a car, than attacked on a semi-secluded trail. There is no perfect system. But with people on their phones so much, the reality is I'm more likely to be hit by a car.

FYI I suggest doing some sprints 1-2x a week. At the end of your run, gun it as fast as you can for the last 30 seconds.

Or do some walking/sprint intervals for just a minute or two.

Get your legs used to doing occasional (but short) really fast bursts if you need it. [/quote]

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