7. Less that 13 days to start
<p>Dogs, navigation, training, heat adaptation, funding, literature, sandals etc…</p>
<h2>Fear of stray dogs</h2>
<p>My number one fear at this project are the stray dogs. I have never been attacked by any dogs in Greece (or anywhere else), but only heard about rumours. Last year at Spartathlon that was frightening; running alone in the dark, tired, and with houling dogs around everywhere. I really hope that someone can join in on those most “dog heavy areas” which I belive is one of the longs stretch before the mountain pass.</p>
<p>Having said that; I will be equipped with a <em>Dog Defense Spray</em>. Not sure if that will help, but at least I feel that I then have more to say if a dog is suddenly trying to attack me.</p>
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<p>I really hope that I do not have to use this.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your tips when it comes to how I should react to dogs. In short; the main principles are (if I have understood this correctly are):</p>
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