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    Embarrassed to go jogging because of pervs.

    Posts: 518 Member
    in Fitness and Exercise
    I'd quite like to start running outside, but I'd have to go on busy roads with other people and cars. I'm scared that people are going to take the piss. I already get honked at by pervy old men and stuff randomly while walking sometimes. Ugh, it just creeps me out and makes me angry. Unless I wake up super early and go while not many people are around I don't see a way to avoid this... help!

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    • Posts: 22,511 Member
      There will always be the chance of some random dudebro yelling at you, but the majority of people will not pay you even a little bit of attention. I have been distance running for nearly a decade and could count the number of 'memorable' incidents on one hand. If you want to run, just go run.
    • Posts: 449 Member
      I'm in the same boat. People are jerks and it can make you feel really unsafe. Can you run with a friend? I've noticed that makes you less of a target for creepy cat-calling.
    • Posts: 1,018 Member
      Hey OP you're purty.
    • Posts: 157 Member
      Stick to the sidewalk, not the side of the road. Safer.

      Find a Trail, well used, no vehicle traffic.

      Carry a soda can or a cup of coffee with cream, if you feel the need to protect yourself. Throw the cup at the windshield and run like h***!

      A loud whistle would also work.
    • Posts: 198 Member
      awwwww too pretty to run.
    • Posts: 518 Member
      Thanks for the suggestions so far guys! During the summer I've arranged to go jogging with a friend, so that should help. I guess I'm going to have to just get over it...
    • Posts: 456 Member
      Just pretend you don't hear them and keep going. They should be embarrassed, not you.
    • Posts: 518 Member
      awwwww too pretty to run.

      and what are you scared of? people taking a piss?

      ... taking THE piss.

      It's creepy guys that are the problem....
    • Posts: 198 Member
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      ... taking THE piss.

      It's creepy guys that are the problem....

      if that doesnt mean expelling urine from your body, then i have no idea what it does mean.
    • Posts: 675 Member
      When I ran outside, I found a park that was mostly mothers and the elderly. Every other runner was too interested in their own workout to bother with me. Find someplace comfortable, stick in your headphones, and zone out for your run.
    • Posts: 2,404 Member
      you need to perfect the ignore and dirty look when needed.
    • Posts: 518 Member
      It's a common phrase in the UK.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taking_the_piss
    • Posts: 17
      I'm confused. I would think it complementing when people whistle and love it when little teeny-bobbers hoot at me but I guess everyones different. I guess your gonna have to get a treadmill? Someone said run on sidewalks. Don't do that. It's killer on the joints. Run on trails, grass or peoples lawns if your in the city but avoid the pavement and cement.

      My wife gets hooted at a lot and it doesn't seem to phaze her at all. She just throws it back at me when I mention I was lucky enough to get hooted at. She gets probably 4 times the hoots.
    • Posts: 12,589 Member
      <insert cat call here>
    • Posts: 2,019 Member
      Have you considered ear buds?
    • Posts: 704 Member
      It's a lot safer to run where it is busy like that, compared to a deserted field or footpath.

      Where I live, there are lots of joggers, as I live between two parks and three gyms - I've never actually seen a single runner that has attracted any attention from anybody, really. And if they did, it would most likely be from a couple of blokes in a delivery van, rather than anything threatening.

      I think chucking anything at the windscreen of a vehicle for someone who has only reverted back to being a silly schoolboy would be more likely to provoke a confrontation, which would be riskier than just continuing to run, though.



      Seriously though - if some knobhead that thinks it's funny to shout 'Run, Forrest, Run!' is enough to make you feel scared - then I suggest you stick to the treadmill when there isn't anybody else to run with.
    • Posts: 518 Member
      I'm confused. I would think it complementing when people whistle and love it when little teeny-bobbers hoot at me but I guess everyones different. I guess your gonna have to get a treadmill? Someone said run on sidewalks. Don't do that. It's killer on the joints. Run on trails, grass or peoples lawns if your in the city but avoid the pavement and cement.

      My wife gets hooted at a lot and it doesn't seem to phaze her at all. She just throws it back at me when I mention I was lucky enough to get hooted at. She gets probably 4 times the hoots.

      Hmmm well I find it kind of degrading when old men think they have the right to shout something pervy at me from their vans...

      Thanks for the tips though!
    • Posts: 4,555 Member
      maybe i don't get whistled at enough :( I think it's quite funny when it happens, and i just want to laugh and flip them the finger
    • Posts: 2,835 Member
      I run in daylight on busy roads with earbuds in. I crank the music loud enough so that when I don't care to be honked or howled at, I don't hear it.
    • Posts: 1,265 Member
      Take it as a compliment, you're obviously sexy as you are and you need to own it!
    • Posts: 97 Member
      exactly what I reserve my middle finger for... ;) but in all seriousness I just find it funny that they're whistling etc when I'm hot and sweaty and completely NOT attractive :P
    • Posts: 518 Member
      It's a lot safer to run where it is busy like that, compared to a deserted field or footpath.

      Where I live, there are lots of joggers, as I live between two parks and three gyms - I've never actually seen a single runner that has attracted any attention from anybody, really. And if they did, it would most likely be from a couple of blokes in a delivery van, rather than anything threatening.

      I think chucking anything at the windscreen of a vehicle for someone who has only reverted back to being a silly schoolboy would be more likely to provoke a confrontation, which would be riskier than just continuing to run, though.



      Seriously though - if some knobhead that thinks it's funny to shout 'Run, Forrest, Run!' is enough to make you feel scared - then I suggest you stick to the treadmill when there isn't anybody else to run with.

      LOL hahaha the 'Run Forrest Run' bit made me laugh! I don't care about comments like that. But yeah, there's no way I'd have the guts to chuck anything at someone's car. I hate confrontation. I see what you mean about it being safer in busy areas. I think I'm just going to go for it and ignore it if it does happen. Thanks! :smile:
    • Posts: 9,377 Member
      Have you considered ear buds?

      This. With music coming out of them.
    • Posts: 518 Member
      Take it as a compliment, you're obviously sexy as you are and you need to own it!

      Haha thanks for the positivity. I honestly only look about 15 though so it's kind of creepy. :laugh:
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      if that doesnt mean expelling urine from your body, then i have no idea what it does mean.

      It's British slang, dude.
    • Posts: 167 Member
      Hmmm well I find it kind of degrading when old men think they have the right to shout something pervy at me from their vans...

      Thanks for the tips though!
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      This van doesn't have "Free candy" spray painted on the sides does it? Oops my bad. Didn't know that was you. Sorry lol
    • Posts: 223 Member
      Just pretend you don't hear them and keep going. They should be embarrassed, not you.

      Either that, or use the frustration to fuel you. I live in a fairly ghetto area and have nasty old men honk and stare at me too. I just ignore it and keep truckin' along.
    • Posts: 2,019 Member
      exactly what I reserve my middle finger for... ;) but in all seriousness I just find it funny that they're whistling etc when I'm hot and sweaty and completely NOT attractive :P
      I don't mean this to sound pervy, but it always baffles me when women talk about a time when they're "completely NOT attractive" as if this is a thing that exists.
    • Posts: 1,326 Member
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      if that doesnt mean expelling urine from your body, then i have no idea what it does mean.

      'Taking the piss'...How do you not know what that means?! I mean, okay it's not an American phrase but do you live in a cave with your fingers in your ears and your eyes closed or do you just pretend the rest of the world doesn't exist. Pfft!
    • Posts: 198 Member
      It's British slang, dude.

      g'day to you too, friend!
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