Dark nights and morning create a curfew for women's exercise
Summary
This episode explores how safety concerns are forcing women to rethink their outdoor exercise routines as winter darkness sets in. Reporter Florence O'Koje highlights the impact of harassment and the Ashley Murphy case, featuring interviews with runners who now rely on group runs and meticulous route planning. The segment also examines technological solutions like the Seer Health app and calls from the Irish Physical Activity Alliance for government action, such as tax relief for gym memberships, to support women's physical activity.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Women's safety concerns in winter
Statistics on harassment and Nike's after-dark run
Maeve Branigan: Balancing work, running, and fear
Maeve's perspective: Risk management and normalization
Transition to Run Club Social members
Personal stories: Chasing incidents and route planning
International context and the Seer Health app
Interview with Eamon Fennell on Seer Health development
Doreen Adull: Policy solutions and gym tax relief
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