Do you carry any kind of protection when you exercise outside?

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14. A walking ski pole kept short

I don't use it as a walking stick, but more like a "baton".

The baton has a wrist strap. I keep it short enough that I can run with it.

I've never had to use it, but will come in handy if attacked by a dog. It has a rubber tip that can be removed, exposing a sharp point.

The main reason I purchased it was a girl was murdered on my trail.
I figure if a perp sees the "baton", he might avoid me. So, it is more of a deterrent.

There are actually police on duty on those trails. Batons are illegal in the park, but many cops have seen me and none have ever stopped me.

About 30 years ago, my husband bought me a mace keychain. I had a few accidental discharges. (Leaking, getting the stuff on my hand)

I toyed with purchasing mace again, but now I've got Sjorgen's syndrome and an accidental discharge will just aggravate everything.