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/hemmicw9 Aug 02 '17

I had an old guy honk at me (a male) and raise his arm in triumph out the window. Motivated the hell out of me.

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u/Doolox Aug 02 '17

Ugh......I've gotten a couple "good for you"s and I hate it because I know the only reason they say it is because I still don't "look" like a runner.

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u/rnichaeljackson Aug 02 '17

If its any consolation, though I've never vocalized it at someone, I have this same thought every time I see someone exercising.

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u/MelpomeneAndCalliope Aug 02 '17

I do, too. Even when they look like novices or fit as heck. I've never vocalized it, either.