For women, running gear includes self-defense rings and pepper spray. Women runners say they are feeling vulnerable and taking extra precautions after the killing of Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher.
, which sells heavy duty, serrated edge self-defense rings to wear while working out. The company recently announced on its website that orders might be delayed and items sold out “due to a large increase in demand” because of the news about Fletcher.
Claire Pagan in Longwood, Fla., said that what happened to Fletcher prompted her to buy the self-defense rings and mace for herself and friends.“Ninety percent of the time, I’m running by myself,” Pagan said. “I’m running super early, so I can totally relate to her.”
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