Episode 29: Women's running safety with Jen Goff, Heather Pulliam, Julie Day

Episode 29: Women's running safety with Jen Goff, Heather Pulliam, Julie Day

Author: Greensboro News & Record Sports October 16, 2018 Duration: 27:01
The murders of runners Mollie Tibbetts in Iowa during the summer and Wendy Martinez in Washington in September weigh on the minds of female runners across the nation. But safety during a run is paramount for women on a daily basis, particularly those who have experienced incidents here at home. "To have to think about 'Do I have this?' when I leave the house to make sure I'm safe – it's a hindrance," Reidsville runner Heather Pulliam says. "You can walk out and just go," she tells a male journalist and runner. "But we can't. We have to be ready. ... You've got to be able to take care of yourself, and we have to think about these things so that we don't become the victims." Fleet Feet Sports in Greensboro will host a "Run Safe, Run Happy" clinic at 6 p.m. Monday. Greensboro Police Department officer Chris Zimmer, a runner, will speak, then the group will go on a 3-mile run-walk about 6:20 p.m. before returning for a self-defense presentation. The event, at 3731 Lawndale Dr. in Greensboro, is free, and men and women are invited. As a preview, Pulliam, Fleet Feet Sports coach Jen Goff and Julie Day join me for a new episode of The Running Shorts Show, where they discuss their experiences and share tips about safety and gear that they find helpful.

Eddie Wooten, who writes the Running Shorts blog for the Greensboro News & Record, brings his conversations from the page to your ears with The Running Shorts Show. Rather than just discussing race times and training plans, Eddie sits down with the people who make up the running community, starting right here in North Carolina's Triad region. You'll hear from local runners sharing their personal stories, the reasons they lace up their shoes, and the challenges they've overcome. The scope occasionally broadens to include voices from across the country, offering a wider perspective on the sport. This podcast is built on genuine conversation, capturing the passion, the setbacks, and the triumphs that define a runner's journey. It’s an extension of the blog, providing a more intimate, audio-driven connection to the sport and its participants. Tune in for regular episodes that feel like a chat with a friend on a long run, full of insight and camaraderie from the heart of the running world.
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