September 29, 2025

Running Safety, How to Stay Safe and Feel Empowered

28 minutes

🎙️ The Women’s Running Collective Podcast

Episode 54 – Staying Safe on Your Run: Empowering Tips for Women

G’day runners! 👟 In this week’s episode of the Women’s Running Collective, your hosts Hayles and Jussie are having a real and open chat about something that affects so many of us—staying safe while running.

Whether you're hitting your local parkrun, doing laps around the block, or heading out on the trails, safety is something we all think about (and shouldn't have to!). Hayles and Jussie share personal stories, stats from recent surveys, and loads of practical tips for keeping safe and feeling empowered when you run.

They cover everything from:

Running during daylight hours 🌞

Changing up your regular route

Letting someone know your plans

Using tracking tools like Strava Beacon or Garmin LiveTrack

Running with a buddy or in a group

Safety gadgets (like personal alarms and wearable ID)

Wearing reflective gear at dawn/dusk

Trusting your gut — always

Plus, a powerful convo around how safety isn't just on us — it's a shared responsibility that society needs to take seriously. This episode is all about supporting each other and creating a safer space for all women to move freely and confidently. 💜

⏱️ Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Welcome + Intro

00:34 – Weekly Running Recap

01:45 – Recent Challenges + Learnings

03:34 – Why Safety is Top of Mind for Women Runners

10:04 – Simple, Smart Safety Tips

13:01 – Road Safety + Visibility Musts

14:38 – Navigating Roads + Busy Streets

16:05 – Running with Friends or Groups

16:53 – Staying Alert + Trusting Your Instincts

20:17 – Our Favourite Safety Tools + Gadgets

21:32 – Community + Collective Support

25:44 – Final Tips + Wrap-Up

🛡️ Handy Safety Resources for Aussie Runners:

Our Watch – Preventing Violence Against Women

Strava Beacon – Real-Time Location Sharing

Garmin LiveTrack – Stay Connected on Your Runs

GoGuarded – Self-Defence Tools for Runners

parkrun Australia – Find Your Local Community Run

She’s Birdie – Personal Safety Alarms (ships to Aus)

Tips from Victoria Police: Personal Safety While Exercising

💬 We’d love to know your safety tips and go-to tools! DM us on Instagram @womensrunningcollective or share your thoughts in our Facebook group.

AND our beautiful website www.womensrunningcollective.com.au

Get started with the KIC App and access personalized running programs for women with a month for FREE using this code WOMENSRUNNINGCOLLECTIVE when you sign up for a month access (its easiest on a desktop computer)

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