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This self-defence tool is a must for female runners

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[Photo: Go Guarded]

Many times I’ve wondered how I might defend myself if I were (God forbid) attacked while out running. How would I physically cope in that situation, out of breath and vulnerable? I doubt I’m the only woman who’s played this chilling scenario out in her mind.

You may remember the tragic story of Karina Vetrano who was assaulted and murdered in August while out jogging in her hometown on a route she’d been on countless times before. Sadly we hear these stories all too often.

Jodi Fisher is the amazing woman behind Go Guarded. She’s invented a discreet self-defence weapon for active women. Go Guarded is a heavy-duty, plastic, serrated-edge weapon that is worn on any finger”.

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[Photo: Go Guarded]

Fisher says she was spurred on to make the ring after hearing countless horror stories in the news. “I started running approximately one year ago and I was troubled by the lack of effective self-defence options for runners.”

The clever ring takes up no more space than a normal ring and hands power back to the wearer to jog on in peace of mind. “You will naturally use your hands to fight off an attack. With Go Guarded on your finger, you can increase your effectiveness in escaping an attack and reaching safety.”

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[Photo: Go Guarded]

Although it’s sad inventions like this have come to exist the depressing reality is the unthinkable does happen. Fisher, who is from a criminal justice/law enforcement background said: “It is not my intent to incite a culture of fear for women, but the sad truth is horrible things do happen, and I truly believe we need to take whatever steps possible to keep ourselves safe.”

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[Photo: Go Guarded]

The ring retails at $15.99 (approximately £13) and is available for purchase overseas.