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So I feel like I should give up running outside during daylight hours...

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munkysea · 18/01/2012 23:15

... because I'm sick to death of men beeping their horns and yelling abuse at me. It's happened twice in the last seven days and I know it's only a matter of time before it happens again.

I'm serious considering take my chances with darkness, tripping over kerbs and cars not seeing me as I cross roads instead, thank you very much.

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SixtyFootDoll · 19/01/2012 16:21

Yes vicar I do that, only look about six foot in front to avoid dog shit and making eye contact with van drivers.
I tend to stick to main roads as feel they are safer and also because I am less likely to stop in case someone I know sees me!

ThatVikRinA22 · 19/01/2012 16:04

i run during the day but no one beeps me, not surprising really as i thunder along Grin

i have my ipod up loud, and i only focus on the bit of ground in front of me - that stops me thinking about how far ive got to go!

OrmIrian · 19/01/2012 15:00

yes to IPOD!

I always knew when spring had sprung because running turned into a spectator sport Hmm

Don't give in and run at night. I have to as I'm at work all day and I don't much like it. I am so restricted as to where I can run.

SixtyFootDoll · 19/01/2012 14:58

I said to my DH yesterday,
' why do men beep their horns at me when I'm running? Do they think I'm going to gets my baps out for them? Or stop and give them my number?'

It's pathetic and childish, but best ignored.
I wouldn't let it stop me. I find an iPod and a 2 finger salute works for me.

sportsfanatic · 19/01/2012 14:54

Just think to yourself...there goes another knob with a very small knob....

ballroompink · 19/01/2012 14:05

I get it all the time as well. I usually ignore although some culprits have got the finger on occasion. And you're right - DH runs as well and if I'm with him it doesn't happen, which does make me very angry.

HandDivedScallopsrgreat · 19/01/2012 13:57

I too have been in that situation. Also had some blokes squirt water all over me as they passed. Nice. In my head I can still rage about that one!

It makes me so angry because it is just bullying. If I was with DH they wouldn't say anything.

Original poster
munkysea · 19/01/2012 10:59

Really? I'll have to start doing that!

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AlwaysWild · 19/01/2012 07:38

Sorry to hear that munky. Sounds shit. I've been shouted at in that situation too. I have remembered registrations and reported to the police before and they took it remarkably seriously.

ThatVikRinA22 · 19/01/2012 00:31

i stick my ipod in and i zone out - i have no idea if any horns are beeped in my direction though i seriously doubt it....

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munkysea · 19/01/2012 00:22

I've got an iPod shuffle. Big headphones would be a good idea though...

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LanceCorporalBoiledEgg · 18/01/2012 23:46

You need an ipod Grin Perferably with massive headphones (so they know you can't hear).

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