Is it normal for a girl to run at 5:30 am?

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So for the past week I've been getting up at 5:30 AM to run 2 miles AND ACTUALLY ENJOYING IT! I like being the only one outside and the air being cool and actually having energy to run. I've tried running after school and it just doesn't work for me.

However, my mom changed her mind on letting me go out that early and says it's too dangerous. I am 18(senior in high school) so I don't have a choice in the matter. PLEASE NOTICE that I live on a military installation(basically, almost everyone who lives here have kids) so bad things are a rarity here

Is it normal for a girl to jog that early in the morning or should I listen to my mother?

Is it normal for me to run that early or is my mother right?

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Based on 106 votes (91 yes)
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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    To advoid getting rape

    1) Grab a partner
    2) Carry a gun
    3) Don't go in the woods
    4) Buy pepper spray
    5) Practice screaming really loud
    6) Avoid all men
    7) Avoid any eye contact
    8) Carry a whistle

    Good luck & be safe

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    • Rapidfire000
      12 years ago

      Not just any kind of whistle you need a rape whistle

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    • [Old Memory]
      12 years ago

      9) run with a dog

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    • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
      13 years ago

      Personal handgun? On a military base? At age 18?

      O_o

      Even if the base allows people to bring their personal firearms in - and that's VERY regulated, she's most likely too young to legally own one anyway. Most states stipulate that you have to be over 21.

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  • BallerinaCass
    13 years ago

    I do the same thing and I'm 19, just don't wear headphones so you can hear what's going on around you, and bring some pepper spray. : )

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  • howaminotmyself
    13 years ago

    Creepy people are often asleep (or passed out) at that hour. I think it's a great time to run, sounds peaceful. But if your mom is worried, I think wigsplitz has a good idea about recruiting a companion.

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  • wigsplitz
    13 years ago

    Can you find a female friend or 2 to go with you? Your mom might be OK with it if you have trusted company.

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  • Wh0Ar3YoU
    10 years ago

    only if you're hot

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  • abbey02
    12 years ago

    I love running in the morning so I don't have to worry about it in the evening. I too love the fresh morning air and have been making myself wake up early to run. My mom gets nervouse when I run and has me bring my cell phone (strapped to my arm). I definitely understand where your mom is coming from. Maybe try to tell her that you are smart and alert when you run and say how important it is to you.

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  • DhGlory
    12 years ago

    I ride a trail near my house on my Glory 1 at precisely 6:10 a.m, rain or shine, you will find me hurtling through the woods just as the sun is rising, but I'm a man so it might be different without the fear of rape, I swear every woman thinks that 99.9% of men are rapists. If I saw you running I'd feel happy because there is at least someone else doing something so early in the morning instead of sleeping.

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  • Noonesperfect
    12 years ago

    Just don't run when it's dark

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    13 years ago

    Base or not, it's still your Mom's house. Besides, at that time of day, you run the risk of running into the morning rush hour for the base.

    Why don't you enlist and then you can be paid to PT at 0530.

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  • TyLee
    13 years ago

    You are 18 do whatever you want! Life is too short. If you want to run than run!!

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    • random_chick
      13 years ago

      do whatever you want???? what kind of advice is that???

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  • chezycheze
    13 years ago

    Where I live, it would not be safe to go running at 5:30 am.

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  • aussiewolf
    13 years ago

    dont stop doing something that you enjoy, especially something that is very good for you just because your mom is paranoid. i think it would be more dangerous to go jogging in the evening than it would early in the morning. if your mom is really crazy about it then maybe carry a knife or pepper spray with you when you go jogging or buy a gym membership.

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  • tori
    13 years ago

    I used to go at 6am. Go to the lake and bask in the beauty of the geese, seagulls, ducks, squirrels. It was an awesome time. Life changed for me and I can't get there at that hour anymore. Like you, later in the day just doesnt work for me. But, you still need to be aware of your surroundings no matter what time you are out there.

    Happy jogging!

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