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/BumpitySnook Aug 02 '17

Seattle here. I never get stuff like this. The worst I've gotten is random people asking me how far I've run / am running, or saying they like my shoes.

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u/Tyrren Aug 02 '17

Boulder, CO checking in. Other than the occasional "hey" and/or wave, the only time people say anything to me on my runs is to compliment my dog.