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Feb 2021
3:47pm, 3 Feb 2021
17,254 posts
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Sharkie
Unlike many (most?) Fetchies I'm not that keen on being greeted or greeting others. It depends on the circs, sometimes smiles are fine both ways - but more often than not I just want to focus on what I'm doing. Am I weird?
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Feb 2021
3:51pm, 3 Feb 2021
37,537 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Sharkie, you're you and that's allowed. I suspect it's just cos you're pretty focussed. I on the other hand and mostly just plodding along looking at the sky and the birds n shizzle. So a cheery hullooo is the highlight of my run!  G
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Feb 2021
3:55pm, 3 Feb 2021
555 posts
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faithfulred
I find a smile and a nod or a wave always perks me up (especially if it's pissing down!)
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Feb 2021
3:55pm, 3 Feb 2021
463 posts
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Welshpoppy
I feel pretty lucky as not had any harassment out walking or running the past 20+ years.
I always try to say hi, wave or just a weak smile at other runners male or female.I love the fact we can appreciate how hard it is.I hate when people avert there eyes.
I get lots of smiles from older people and Good Morning's.I dont feel scared by men saying hello or creeped out by it but I live in a big running , cycling area .
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Feb 2021
3:57pm, 3 Feb 2021
19,574 posts
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Rosehip
The main comments I get are from older walkers who see me switch from run to walk - there's always a friendly version of "come on you can do it"
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Feb 2021
4:03pm, 3 Feb 2021
4,188 posts
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runningmumof3boys
I can’t recall any heckles that have have disturbed me enough to stay with me. I’m sure I’ve had the odd toot over the years and I think when I ran by a group of hoodies the other night they said something but I had earphones in so I was oblivious to what it was
I get lots of smiles and “that’s cheating “ when I run with my dog though. (Even though it’s not cheating at all as he’s like a ball and chain most of the time )
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Feb 2021
4:14pm, 3 Feb 2021
19,720 posts
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GimmeMedals
I can't recall ever getting heckled and have never had anything thrown at me, thankfully. I can't understand why someone thinks that's a fun thing to do.
My "worst" experience was when an old man on a mobility scooter told me to try harder and run faster - I see him occasionally in the village and he always says the same. I resist the temptation to suggest we swapped places....
Most people say "Hello" or tell me to "keep going" and a few tell me they couldn't do it
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Feb 2021
4:30pm, 3 Feb 2021
127 posts
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Tikka
I've had comments when running past a bus stop or pub, but I wouldn't interpret it as abuse, although some might. I tend to think of it as banter. I regularly meet a young lad out walking with his mum and he always shouts something at me as I go past, not always complimentary, but as he has nicknamed me "Skinny Minnie" I'm happy to forgive him.
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Feb 2021
5:48pm, 3 Feb 2021
612 posts
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Big_G
The egg incident with my wife was a car full of yoofs, so presumably they'd bought a box specifically to go out egging people. They were driving very quickly and coming towards her as they threw it. I don't like to think about it really, but she was unscathed. In that instance, I don't think she was targeted because she was a woman; she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Feb 2021
8:05pm, 3 Feb 2021
88 posts
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compartmental
The one that plays on my mind every time I run outside was a young boy, maybe 11/12 years old grabbing my bum and making a sexually inappropriate comment to impress his equally shithead friend.
I was with my boyfriend during the day on a “safe” route near our house and it still happened. Yeah, it was just a kid but someone taught him to think that’s an ok way to treat women. What if it had been his dad groping me? What if I had been alone? Or in the dark?
I deal with it by making running anyway my win against bastards like that. And refusing to hide by wearing really bright leggings.
Most comments I get now are along the lines of “great leggings” or “we’ll certainly see you coming”. I’m ok with those :D
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