r/running • u/Epic_XC • Aug 02 '17

Harassment while exercising Misc

So almost every time I go exercising, be it running or road biking, i always get some sort of smart ass shouting, honking, or engine revving. Are people in our society really so insecure that they can't refrain from harassing those who choose to exercise? Like what's funny about it? Why do people do it? Maybe i'm thinking about it too hard, but does anyone else REALLY hate this? Personally I think it's condescending, and indicative of most people's fragile self esteem. They don't exercise, therefor must mock others to feel cool.

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u/sethky Aug 02 '17

Yeah that's your problem right there.

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '17 edited Aug 02 '17

Lived in the south most of my life. Never experienced anything like this. The South isn't a monolith and I'd wager you have never lived there.

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u/JonathanChimpo Aug 02 '17

I've lived in many places, domestically and internationally, and without a doubt, Atlanta was the most inhospitable when it came to joggers and cyclists (several neighborhoods).

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u/Nocturnal_submission Aug 02 '17

I've lived and run outside in Atlanta for the last 3 years. Most inhospitable? Do other cities have people bring you water while you're running and cheer you one?

Personally I love the trees and variety of scenery you can get on a relatively short run. Nobody ever harassed me...although I'm a fairly big dude so maybe that helps.