Hi all, it's been a long time since I've been on here but am in need of some advice if I may?!
So I have just moved to Birmingham, semi permenantly.
I am living in handsworth from mon - fri and was recently warned that running after dark here is asking for trouble. With winter looking, that's a pretty depressing thought! Is it really going to be risky? Is there any other areas in the vicinity that are safe to run alone? I'm willing to drive out of the area if there are any recommendations within say, 10 miles.
Hi, is it really that bad, is there evidence of runners mugged or attacked? Granted an inner city park at night isn't the most savoury place to be but can't you run around the block that you trust 4 or 5 times? Good luck
Truth be told, I'm not sure. I have only just got here and was warned by boss who knows the area. I guess I will get a feel for things after spending a little time here. Fingers crossed.
Solar, I'm sure "think" that this place is not as dangerous as you have been warned. Take a wander around in the light, go to a few local pubs and ask around. Get in touch with local run clubs and ask advise. I'm sure it will be fine.
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It's not exactly the nicest part of town, but I also doubt you will have random attacks just because you are out running. Always welcome to join us at kings heath running club. Club operates a run for free policy also obligation to join.
Thanks Duck! I had a bit of a recce up at Sutton Park. Its about 5 miles away from me but looks like just the spot for me! I might well pop over to one or two of the clubs on their training nights, nice to run with others from time to time!
not to be alarmist but you could easily get mugged after dark around that way. my advice would be to stick to the main roads and not do 'laps' of an area in case people cotton on to your route and pick you off. on the plus side your speed will improve when some guy is chasing you with a knife :lol:
I'm from the west midlands originally, and the area I grew up wasn't the nicest, the best time to run was mornings, not a soul around apart from the odd street cleaner and milkman. Bingo!
I have lived near Birmingham (weeks split between Redditch and Droitwich) and the only time I have taken a death threat seriously (and it happened while running) was in that area.
No, I don't mean to alarm you. I think the idea of joining a club or, at least, run with them a couple of times to get a feel about the place, is the best you can do.
Then you will know where not to go.