Embarrassed to go jogging because of pervs.

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.

This. I personally think I'm at my hottest in my little running shorts, high ponytail, flushed cheeks and panting.

Put some headphones on.

If you spend you life worrying about what other people are doing and thinking, you will have just wasted a good life.

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....

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!

its not considered a cave, per se, but it is dark...and damp.

oh i know the rest of the world exists, i guess i was busy practicing my spanish for the future instead of british slang. seems i wasnt au fait with that term. my apologies.

It's British slang, dude.

g'day to you too, friend!

It's "MATE". Get it right.

Whoa there! No one is asking to mate. Now you're the one being creepy. Slow down and get to know the guy first.


I run at 5:30 am and it's pretty rare for me to see much of anyone.

srsly, i hardly know ye!

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.

Such a thing most certainly exists. I have race photos to prove it.

OP-it's far safer to run in busy, heavily trafficked areas.

IF and WHEN (notice the big if and when) I get any "attention" I take it as a compliment. I used to run in my neighborhood and the sidewalk near a busy street but I've been going to trails lately.

Also...I ALWAYS make sure I'm aware of my surroundings. That makes me feel more in control.

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....

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!

its not considered a cave, per se, but it is dark...and damp.

oh i know the rest of the world exists, i guess i was busy practicing my spanish for the future instead of british slang. seems i wasnt au fait with that term. my apologies.

Your Mum's basement, entiendo!

I used to feel the same way when running along a busy street.. I had no other option unless I wanted to drive somewhere to run, and I felt safer along a busy road than a trail with no people at all. Wear earbuds, turn up the music, and screw everyone else! Before you know it, you'll wonder why you ever felt embarrassed in the first place.

'Taking the piss'...How do you not know what that means?! I mean, okay it's not an American phrase

You just answered your own question. I'm sure many people have never heard of this phrase before (I hadn't until this thread). And I doubt most people in the threads jump straight to a person's profile to figure out what nationality they are. So its a perfectly logical remark to state that one does not know certain slang phrases at a given moment.


To the OP: I agree, take it as a compliment. You're one sexy mo-fo! Honestly its your health, you shouldn't let other outside influences so wholly unrelated to yourself hinder your weightloss journey!

Blasting your music in your buds while running on a street isn't safe, I always run with one out that way you can hear cars coming up behind you or that super creepy perv that might be following you.... I personally take it as a compliment but then again I'm an old lady so I take what I can get.

It's a common phrase in the UK.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taking_the_piss

you crazy brits.

this is 'murica!

Haha, it's the internet not 'murica you silly 'murican!

OP Earbuds and pepperspray. Works like a charm

'Taking the piss'...How do you not know what that means?! I mean, okay it's not an American phrase

You just answered your own question. I'm sure many people have never heard of this phrase before (I hadn't until this thread). And I doubt most people in the threads jump straight to a person's profile to figure out what nationality they are. So its a perfectly logical remark to state that one does not know certain slang phrases at a given moment.


To the OP: I agree, take it as a compliment. You're one sexy mo-fo! Honestly its your health, you shouldn't let other outside influences so wholly unrelated to yourself hinder your weightloss journey!

omg or telling people "no worries" (its like no problem) some reply back with a serious "I wasn't worried"???? lol

Ignore it and continue with your run. I'd understand your concern if people were jumping out of their cars and groping you, but a few whistles or a "yo, shawty, lemme get yo numba!" really isn't going to harm you in any way. Get some earbuds and relax a little bit.

Have you considered ear buds?

This. With music coming out of them.

Um, yeah so you can't hear the guy with the rope and duct tape following you in the beat-up old van with darkened windows?! Not smart. Be alert at all times. So many people get hit by cars, bikes and mugged because they have ear buds and music playing - and can't hear or sense what is going on around them.