Following the abduction and murder of Memphis jogger, Eliza Fletcher, local runners are on high alert and forced to think about their safety.
“As a wife and mom myself, this story just hits home. I’m about the same age. It’s just scary,” said Tara Clary, a member of the runners’ group, “We Off The Couch,” in Richmond. “It makes me angry that this is even the reality. You never think that if you go out for a run that you won’t make it home.”
Clary said safety is talked about often within her group and running together is a requirement.
“We go in groups. We try to be mindful of daylight, so if it’s sunset, we wear reflective gear,” she said. “A lot of our members are licensed to carry, so it’s talked about a lot.”
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