She Runs Trails

11. Safety is the New Black


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In this episode, Melody discusses running safety with global emergency preparedness and safety consultant Julie Morrill, who is also the owner and co-founder of ROAR Training.

She Runs Trails is a podcast to help mid-pack trail runners unlock their inner warrior and find success on the trails! It's also a great resource for your trail curious friends.

 

Quick Episode Summary:

  • Common misconceptions about when attacks happen and what causes them.
  • Running with the eyes of a predator and not with the eyes of prey.
  • What is Krav Maga, and why is it the best form of self-defense?
  • Julie's advice about running with pepper spray, mace and handguns.
  • Running with awareness and learning to honor your gut instinct.
  • The story of Kelly Herron, a runner who saved herself because of a self-defense class she took 2 weeks prior to her attack. She is also known as the "not today Mother F@#!er!!!!" runner.

 

You can find out more about Roar Training and upcoming events at www.trainyourroar.com and Facebook & Instagram as @roartrainingllc

 

Recommended books mentioned in this episode:

The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker

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  • Kindle

 

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She Runs TrailsBy Melody Dowlearn