Should I go running late at night (around 9-11 pm)?

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I'm a 17-year-old girl and I hate running while there are people out. I don't like it when people see me. I hate getting up early so I can't run early in the morning. I want to go running at night, because it's peaceful and I love how the night air feels. But I'm somewhat worried about getting murdered or something. I'm new to this neighborhood so I don't know much about it, but I know that there are teenage gangs roaming about, and I often find beer bottles scattered around my front lawn when I get up in the morning. But I don't know if I should use that as an indicator of how dangerous my neighborhood is. I live in a place where weapons and things like pepper spray are illegal, but I have a dog, a very large Rottweiler, so I would bring her along. I would wear baggy clothing to sort of disguise myself but I'm still very small and petite, however I'm not afraid to fight and defend myself. So should I do this? What would you do if you were in this situation?

Update:

What if I ran at 4 am? I would be running on weekdays, and who would be out at 4 am on a school/work morning?

Evergreen · Accepted Answer

Seriously? 9-11pm workout? 
That's a terrible idea, girl. I'm 16 and my parents set a 6pm curfew for me, and if I don't come home at exactly 6pm(or before the sun sets), I'll be grounded from going out with friends. It's a dangerous world out there and definitely a dangerous night. You can't rely on your Rottweiler just because she's tough and brave. They could poison the dog or easily distract her to get you. Bad people will do anything to harm their victims. 
By 9pm, you should be staying inside your bedroom, not wandering or jogging around the dark, cold streets. Stay out of danger.

And btw, the best time to jog/run is around early morning. Exercising during at night is not advisable and it may deprive you from a sound sleep.

William · Answer

Be safe then sorry, this is why girls these days are getting raped and murdered because they do stupid things, walking or running around at night alone is like standing in a bright light for murderers, and rapists to see. stay home and throw the running thing out of your mind and run when its daytime, how in the world would you know what the neighbour hood is like? you would not know if somebody is watching you, they sweat on young girls like you to be on there own so dont even bother running at night its not safe for you and even if you live alone, dont even live alone and show your self to everybody to see

Cara · Answer

Pepper spray illegal? So if a guy comes and trys to abduct you and you pepper spray him who is in the wrong? Thats bull sh`t. Lol. 
I wouldnt do it. Just go in the day.

Andrea · Answer

no girl! its not safe to go runnin at nite. maybe go with a sibiling or your cousin or with your mom or dad. and the dog.
also take some sissors with you and try to stay close to home. don't do to far. 

keep in mind that if there are gangs around, and they attack you its not gunna be one against one. it could be three or more against you. and they could drug you.
I would highly suggest you go at around 9.

good luck and be safe.

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Should I go running late at night (around 9-11 pm)?

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