| | I love running trails, especially in wooded areas. Since the weather has been quite enjoyable over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed running with William (my dog) after work. Sometimes the runs go on for a little longer than anticipated, depending on whether I experience severe cramping in the side or shin splints! What first was daylight can - faster than you know it - turn into dusk. All too often there are accounts of missing children, adults and what have you. Day or night, you can never be too careful.
Get this... I started noticing this strange-looking man who walks the trails regularly. Well, I am notorious for giving people the benefit of the doubt (yes, I can be a softy) so I disregarded his peculiar presence and just figured we were on the same workout schedule! Eh, no biggie, right? Wrong. The other evening I found him hanging out by my car. The first thing that ran through my head was, "Sick'm Willie!" then I realized he was chasing a bumble bee and quite occupied at the moment. Next, I turned to my phone ... well, what is that going to do? I chunk it at the guy and then it breaks or better yet, shatters and I have no means of communication. Or! Maybe I "throw some bows" and knock the much bigger guy out? Hmm ... a bit unrealistic. Finally, I decided that I am S.O.L. regardless of my plan-of-action and decided to just go to my car. Nothing happened, obviously, because I am sitting here writing this post, but I could have been totally screwed!
Later the next day, I was sitting at lunch and telling my co-workers and good friend about this incident. After they finished telling me how unsafe and stupid I was for even approaching my car as well as running near dusk, we decided to think of ways to fend off lurking crazies. Pepper spray, although a pretty good defense mechanism, seemed to be a bit of a risk for me considering my lack of coordination and clumsy ways. With my luck, I would spray myself making it even easier for someone to capture me and take me away. It's like saying, "Here, let me just make this easy for you!" After a few other options like defense classes and so forth, a taser gun seemed to be the best idea of all! After thinking more into it, I searched the web and found a mini-taser gun with ... drum roll, please ... a holster and MP3 player! The only draw-back is that it is $400, and sometimes it tends to suddenly fire back at you. Only kidding, about the second part. I guess I'll just have to save up or make a good, legitimate argument for my parents to spare me some cash. Regardless, the argument shouldn't be too hard. I think they love me!?
I figured I'd share this story and great running gadget. Alright y'all, now go out and get you some taser gun! You never know who you'll end up face-to-face with. Safe running! |
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