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Do you walk alone at night?

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FeetupTvon · 13/10/2024 08:38

I love walking for fitness and relaxation.
Now the nights are drawing in I’m wondering if I should use the treadmill at the gym instead.
Obviously I want to continue going for walks but don’t want to feel unsafe as that defeats the object of walking being for mindfulness.
Just want to know how common/uncommon walking alone in the dark is.

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Meadowfinch · 13/10/2024 08:43

Yes, I walk/run alone at night but I live in a rural village, and I know most of the other inhabitants. There are lots of houses I could run to for help if necessary. And I'm fit and swift on my toes if the need arises.

I wouldn't walk alone in a city I didn't know, it wouldn't feel comfortable to me. What is your locality like?

CrisisCries · 13/10/2024 08:43

I used to walk alone at night around residential roads. I would still do it now but I'm a single parent and can't leave the LO. I think as long as I was home by 08.30 / 9 there were still people about it would be ok. I used to location share with my mum for safety. If I felt unsafe I would ring her and just talk.

FanofLeaves · 13/10/2024 08:42

Yes. Obviously I can’t avoid it anyway, coming home from work in the winter, but fucked if I’m going to be afraid to walk around my own bloody neighbourhood.

I live in South London and while I’m aware of my surroundings and don’t take the cut across the park late at night, I don’t feel unsafe.

Itsacrazyworldisntit · 13/10/2024 08:42

I don’t, I always have someone with me.

Weegieunicorn · 13/10/2024 08:41

Yes as i have a small dog therefore no option. I walk in a local park with a head torch. I also walk up to the local shops or to the train station 15 minutes away. I live in Glasgow.

5475878237NC · 13/10/2024 08:39

I live rurally in an area with one of the lowest crime rates in the country. I would still be mindful of walking alone late at night because I'm a woman. I would be cautious and very aware of my surroundings.

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