3. Notify loved ones.
Since we already share everything else online, shooting your location over to friends or family before you head out the door may be wise. In college? Shoot your roomie a text that you’ll be hitting the grounds for a quick jog. You can also head over to your app store and download RunSafe or Glympse. Both are safety apps which can shoot out your location as well as trigger an alarm if you are under attack or feel you’re in danger.
4. Switch up your route.
Not only is it good for crazy exes, but altering your route makes you harder to track and keeps you more alert, as you navigate your new surroundings.
5. Run against traffic.
Running in the city? Run against traffic. This tip makes it difficult for an attacker to abduct you by vehicle. After all, chances are you’ll see him/her coming a mile away!
How To Respond To An Attacker
Drop your center of gravity.
Make yourself as heavy as possible, in turn, preventing your attacker from picking you up. Drop down as if you’re sitting in a chair — head up and hips towards the assailant. This takes away the attacker’s control and sets you up for your next move.
Create some space.
After dropping your center of gravity, twist from side to side while sending forceful blows where your attacker is vulnerable – groin area — experts recommend. These strikes will cause your attacker to move back, creating space between you and the assailant.
Turn the tables.
Once you feel confident you’ve created enough space between you and your attacker, face the attacker with one elbow raised to protect your head. Use your raised arm to deliver strikes to the assailant as you turn – if necessary. Deliver powerful punches until the attacker has lost his/her grip on and you can run to safety and call the authorities.