Runners- do you feel safe?

[carrottopper]

I'm not having much luck with a treadmill. One of the reasons I've avoided running outside is fear of others- bumping into people I know and security reasons. I'm thinking I could run in places I wouldn't see people but then maybe that wouldn't be safe. Do you always choose a route you know you will be safe?

Your update is interesting. Can you say what exactly you were afraid of this morning? What made you feel unsafe? Lack of other people or the teenager? Or is it just a general feeling?

Just the fact it was 6am and I was just me and one other person in the park. Personal feeling really isn't it. One person would feel fine, I didn't. I prefer running on grass as I find paths and roads harder on my knees