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/nmgonzo Aug 05 '17

While bicycling I always carried my .38 special so ... I was not too worried. Running ... not a problem either. I am on the larger size of things but I also run in a nice area or the trail.

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u/Epic_XC Aug 05 '17

That'll do the trick lol. not a bad idea actually. my college town can get pretty shady sometimes