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Getting heckled while running...

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Nagoo · 21/08/2013 12:33

I am new to this running lark, only into my second week.

Last night people pulled up alongside me in a car and kerb crawled me for about 500 yards, and I had to 'front up' to them and nearly got in a fight.

I need a strategy please? I thought if I run when there are less people about it wouldn't happen but should I try in the day? I live in a shite town full of scrotes.

I have already worked out that I should run on the opposite side of the road.

Any more tips?

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Nagoo · 21/08/2013 12:58

I couldn't hear her for the first 200 yards, but whatever it was was hysterically funny apparently Hmm.

I asked her to leave me alone, I asked her how she would feel in my position, I told her that she was upsetting me. She carried on so I told her to fuck off and she got out the car and faced up to me but she was a lot smaller than me so she got back in quite fast and they drove away.

I'm quite upset by it TBH.

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YourHandInMyHand · 21/08/2013 12:58

Shock That's terrible!

Not sure what to suggest though. :-/

VenusRising · 21/08/2013 12:55

Oh sorry x posts.

O group would be better than unsustainable early mornings.

VenusRising · 21/08/2013 12:54

Find out if there's a running- athletics group near you?
Or a reclaim the night group?

Maybe start a group yourself?

FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 21/08/2013 12:52

What on earth was she shouting?? Honestly, what is wrong with people!

GrimmaTheNome · 21/08/2013 12:52

I've not tried it but someone recommended parkrun as a friendly option for all abilities- google it and see if there's one anywhere near you perhaps.

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Nagoo · 21/08/2013 12:50

I tried that HeySoulSister but she was hanging out of her car shouting at me for a looooong time.

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Nagoo · 21/08/2013 12:50

I have very little get up and go in the mornings... although running might give me some I suppose.

Once school starts though, I get up at 7.15 anyway, to get the DC sorted. I don't think I could face running at 6.30! Shock If I have to get up early I don't think I'd be able to keep it up.

I have thought about joining a club, but I am SHIT so would be embarrassed.

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HeySoulSister · 21/08/2013 12:49

cap on,headphones in and run on ignoring

FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 21/08/2013 12:45

Get up really early to run - 7am should be ok?

GrimmaTheNome · 21/08/2013 12:43

Can you run in the morning instead? - scrotes are less likely to be up and about, and less alcohol-induced idiocy.