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Nearly 75% of women change their outdoor exercise routines in winter because they don't feel safe. What can be done?

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A 2023 survey from Adidas found that 92% of women runners feel worried about their well-being while exercising in public.

Half of those surveyed said that they’ve been followed and verbal abuse was the most common type of abuse.

Experts say there are certain precautions you can take to be safer while running after dark.

While you should “stick to familiar routes,” it’s best not to stick to a specific schedule or pattern that someone who wants to do you harm could track.

Dr. Milica McDowell recommends wearing reflective gear when running at night .

Pepper spray contains capsaicin, a chemical derived from chili peppers.