Running Safety, How to Stay Safe and Feel Empowered

🎙️ 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.

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