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Marcia Fine's avatar

Thank you for writing about this! I’ve been wanting to mention it for years. I get where you’re coming from and freedom of movement’s where it’s at, but there are crazies out there. I mourned for days for the school teacher. Keep chasing the peace and beauty, but for Heaven’s sake, get pepper spray! Don’t tell me you’re running in the dark. I’ll have to go on tranquilizers. Scares the hell out of me! Would you want your daughter doing this? Would you worry? Carry an ax. It’ll be good for chopping something. Yes, I’m becoming unraveled. Wouldn’t you if I did it, albeit at a much slower pace…

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Beth Logan's avatar

So well expressed and thought provoking. I’m sure your dogs would be perceived as a threat (even if they’re pussies) so I refuse to worry about you!

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Jessica Leigh Lebos's avatar

Hahaha yes add both of them together and I'm sure they'd scare someone!

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Eric Curl's avatar

Another great column (and thanks for the Savannah Agenda shout out). As a casual runner prone to stopping to take photos of old buildings and construction sites, I appreciate your exercise style. On another note, I actually had someone call the police on me a couple years back for throwing my dog's poop in a neighbors city trashcan. WTF, right? Anyway, keep up the great work.

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Jessica Leigh Lebos's avatar

Thanks, Eric!

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Alexandra Trujillo de Taylor's avatar

“Refuse to let the darkness take over” just a beautiful way to express taking a stand.

Great story that gives us all the courage we need to not allow fear win. Bravo!

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Marcia Fine's avatar

Also, change your route. Look at different scenery. Being paranoid is a good thing in the world we're living in. Yes, carry a weapon!

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Mark Lebos's avatar

Well. Ya know what I think and have to say and it’s not gonna get past the comments editor. The responsibility of runners is to find a safe place to run. Whateve the means. Cause your life and your family’s lives depend upon it.

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