Maybe some girls wouldn't mind it but I think it is a gross invasion of privacy for someone to film you. Awful.
If a guy is polite when he approaches you then fair enough but you are running and I would get pissed off if someone interrupted me.
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happened again this weekend, although I was on the bike, not running, and on a different route.
I was passed by a man who pulled over into the ditch and opened his trunk. As I approached he tried to flag me down. (I sped up when he opened his trunk!) once I passed he got back in the car and followed me for a way. It was forested section of a busy road. Just as I approached a store, and was about to turn in, he left.
I shouldnt have to worry about this.
We should link this post to the silly "what would you do if you were a woman for a month" post in the "ask dudes" forum.
My wife carries collapsible hiking poles when she runs. Not a weapon, won't get her in trouble, but she's been trained in stick fighting as a part of Aikido. So I pity the idiot that tries anything. It really, really sucks that women have to think of such things.
Men's worries when running: Potholes in the dark; dogs. Women's worries when running: Men.
Yes, ladies, do, do be careful. When I became single again my daughter insisted that I do some self-defence lessons, and while I have never yet had reason to make use of what I learned it does make me feel a little more secure.
I like SixtyMinuteMan's suggestion of linking this with 'what would you do if you were a woman for a month' posting, I think if males got an opportunity to discover just how vulnerable a woman can be then they would be a little more sensitive in these circumstances.
I run frequently, and I get the usual whistles and little kissy noises from guys. I'm very close to a very big public park with lots of other joggers and dog walkers so I feel pretty safe.
What's described in the OP sounds completely over the top and very inappropriate!
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For somebody to film or shoot photos without permission is entirely inappropriate.
Kim - Chick with a Dick
I was a runner all through my 20's and early 30's till my knees started giving me trouble (now I'm a swimmer). I lived in Columbus in my twenties where there are something like 28 different street gangs in various neighborhoods all over town. I ran every day, so I had the same kinds of things happen to me. I had a bodyguard, so my safety wasn't an issue, but having a regular running buddy is something I highly recommend for women who run in urban areas.
I dont run as often as I used to. When I do its usually early morning and oldies walking the dog are the only ones around.
My worst experience was a guy who came up and jogged with me extolling his physical virtues as a male. After about 10 minutes of complete ignorance from me he was still there. I saw a cop in the distance booking somebody so I changed direction and it soon became evident where I was headed. He left never to be encountered again.
Wolf whistles were not uncommon - usually from building sites and tradies. A haven't had any problems with mobile phone camera's yet - that I know of.
First, I'm sorry that this happened to you. I run with a group on Saturdays and from time to time one or a few of the ladies will mention some idiot doing something like this. I saw you posted this quite some time ago and was wondering what solutions if any you came up with.
I'd suggest changing routes frequently, run with a large dog ( if possible ) run with a friend, or run with a group.
Stay safe.
This happens to me overtime I go out in workout attire. I would think it's just the area I'm in but some men just can't help themselves I suppose
As a guy, I'm amazed at the stories I hear about how creepy some guys can be.
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OMG I posted here 3 years ago!!!
D'oh!
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