Trying to not look like a rapist whilst jogging

conorh91

Every time I'm jogging at night-time, there is inevitably some slow-walking girl ahead of me, usually scrolling through her mobile phone.

I have tried every trick in the book not to scare these women.

Slowing to a walk behind her, so I don't catch up and scare her, makes her think some lad is following her.

Staying my pace and trying to overtake her (keeping a wide berth) makes her think I'm about to attack her. There have been screams when i tried this in the past.

I cross the road when I can, but sometimes that's not practical on busy roads.

Ideas? I'm seriously thinking of shouting "Not a rapist, coming through" in future.

ThisRegard

Remove the balaclava?

Shakespeare's Sister

I jog after dark - I don't get freaked by male joggers. Are you perhaps imagining much of this?

The Peanut

Wear clothes?

degsie

Try pulling up your trousers.

Gran Hermano

Wear trousers?

Mariasofia

conorh91 wrote: »

Every time I'm jogging at night-time, there is inevitably some slow-walking girl ahead of me, usually scrolling through her mobile phone.

I have tried every trick in the book not to scare these women.

Slowing to a walk behind her, so I don't catch up and scare her, makes her think some lad is following her.

Staying my pace and trying to overtake her (keeping a wide berth) makes her think I'm about to attack her. There have been screams when i tried this in the past.

I cross the road when I can, but sometimes that's not practical on busy roads.

Ideas? I'm seriously thinking of shouting "Not a rapist, coming through" in future.

Maybe take the balaclava off!??

Moist Mittens

Pull your erection into the waistband of your shorts.

Rabbo

For a start you could take your hand out of your pants and keep your tongue in your mouth

wazky

Assault and molest her, but don't rape.

Tabnabs

Leave the axe at home?

The Peanut

Shakespeare's Sister wrote: »

I jog after dark - I don't get freaked by male joggers. Are you perhaps imagining much of this?

OP playing out a fantasy?

Iranoutofideas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paUDdGXTMNk

750X

Tie a bell round your neck.

indigo twist

I am that girl. In fairness, I don't usually have the phone out. But I do tend to jump a mile and hug my handbag when I unexpectedly hear someone running up behind me. I've been mugged before, so maybe I'm more paranoid than most.

Definitely don't slow to a walk as you approach, that would freak girls out even more.

I don't know, maybe cough loudly when you're still a few metres back, so they'll know there's someone coming? You'd probably have a sore throat after doing it several times though for everyone you encounter on your run! To be honest, while I do sometimes jump, I'm very aware that the person jogging has done absolutely nothing wrong, and that the problem is with me overreacting!

Shakespeare's Sister

The Peanut wrote: »

OP playing out a fantasy?

Or "subtly" starting a thread about how women are right drama queens?

Simonigs1.0

I tend to just jog around them.

If you are wearing the right attire anyone with half a brain will know you're just out for a leisurely jog and not to murder them.

Owryan

Are you Larry Murphy??

desertcircus

Call "on your left" or "on your right" when you get to within a few metres - it should give them enough time to turn, see that you're a runner, and let you pass with minimum drama.

6781

Worst thing when running is when you are bøllixed out and you're behind some woman with half a litre of perfume on her and you can hardly breath with the smell.

Nodferatu

Keep your trenchcoat closed!

dockleaf

Grow a handlebar moustache, wear v tight lycra and sing YMCA in a proud but effete manner, you'll be grand. You won't pull, but you won't be arrested either. Well, not if you're in Ireland anyway. Now, if you're in Russia, my advice might be different.

conorh91

Shakespeare's Sister wrote: »

I jog after dark - I don't get freaked by male joggers. Are you perhaps imagining much of this?

Really? I'm surprised it's not a more common experience. I even get this when I'm fast-walking, must be giving off a vibe.

Time to shave i guess.

Shakespeare's Sister wrote: »

Or "subtly" starting a thread about how women are right drama queens?

eh? no… chill out. I totally understand where they're coming from. I'm trying to find a solution on my behalf.

beano345

I always thought that little stick you see some women carrying around while they power walk was to fend off a dog...now I know its because of the likes of you op

Slot Machine

I'm reminded of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2cmfathEA4

magma69

Gently kiss her on the neck to let her know you're not a threat.

Canis Lupus

Just pant really loudly to make it clear you are a jogger and not a rapist.

my3cents

Wear a "flashing" light?

Chocolate Lions

It's a sad fact that this can happen, it's not your fault though. Don't let it bother you or feel bad by implication, know that you're a good guy and keep living your life.

Soups123

my3cents wrote: »

Wear a "flashing" light?

.....around your nob

Dyr

Its a valuable lesson for 'em. Roar "If I was a rapist you'd be ****ed now..PAY ATTENTION WOMAN!" as you speed past

ardle1

As you approach just start coughing.

Mint Aero

Shout "BEEP BEEEP COMIN' THRU!" with the campest lisp you can

CantonasCollar

+1 for a loud cough. Make sure to do it while still a distance away otherwise the cough can scare the life out of them, especially if they are on the phone

PizzamanIRL

Wear luminous clothing. No rapist/murderer ever wore luminous clothes. You'll be grand.

Mr. CooL ICE

When I jog, I look like a rapist about to have a heart attack, i.e. a threat to nobody

Tail Docker

Have you tried wearing a clown suit when jogging? People love clowns. No hope of scaring anyone dressed like that. Big plus - the huge shoes will make your workout even better.

Lucyfur

Ah you really shouldn't have to announce that you're not a rapist! I think I'd be more freaked out by someone coughing and spluttering and beep beeping while dressed like a Christmas tree than I would be by someone running past me.

privateBeavis

Sing along out loud to some non threatening tunes

punisher5112

Get a getto blaster make sure big and oversized and have run dmc on loop they will a know you are a comin....

Gongoozler

I really feel sorry for men, having to worry about this kinda thing.

I would say that I've had the same experience when jogging, people looking around to see why you're running towards them. If it's a quiet road I suppose you could try making sure that your foot steps are loud, all the way up the road, so that she doesn't get surprised all of a sudden. Or if you are listening to music you could try singing along, so everyone will hear you coming

punisher5112

Gongoozler wrote: »

I really feel sorry for men, having to worry about this kinda thing.

I would say that I've had the same experience when jogging, people looking around to see why you're running towards them. If it's a quiet road I suppose you could try making sure that your foot steps are loud, all the way up the road, so that she doesn't get surprised all of a sudden. Or if you are listening to music you could try singing along, so everyone will hear you coming

Think if they heard the op sing they would be running too

Buona Fortuna

Gongoozler wrote: »

I really feel sorry for men, having to worry about this kinda thing.

I would say that I've had the same experience when jogging, people looking around to see why you're running towards them. If it's a quiet road I suppose you could try making sure that your foot steps are loud, all the way up the road, so that she doesn't get surprised all of a sudden. Or if you are listening to music you could try singing along, so everyone will hear you coming

:cool:

Witcher

Carry a bike bell and give it a ring before you pass :pac:

corner of hells

Blay wrote: »

Carry a bike bell and give it a ring before you pass :pac:

Pfft , carry a bike and every time you see a women , hop on it and cycle past , like a cyclist.

Sunnyisland

Jog past her backwards..


Kinda like Michael Jackson moon dance ...

fleet_admiral

Blay wrote: »

Carry a bike bell and give it a ring before you pass :pac:

oul lad in my local lost his voice box from smoking. he has a bike bell to communicate, one ring for a pint of guinness or 2 rings for a jemmy

TheBeardedLady

Sometimes you see people who are technically jogging but wearing completely inappropriate clothing. I saw a fella jogging in jeans and kind of officey-looking shoes a week or so ago and had to stop to see what he was up to (I'm nosy) and he really was jogging! You're not running around in a suit, are you?

nicowa

In fairness women have been taught to have this kind of situational awareness since puberty so it's pretty much inbred. Just keep moving and they'll get over it.

Diabhal Beag

This used to make me go mental when it was a narrow path and traffic was fairly busy either side so I had to switch to quieter roads. Slow walkers are subhuman scum tbf.

Diabhal Beag

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

This used to make me go mental when it was a narrow path and traffic was fairly busy either side so I had to switch to quieter roads. Slow walkers are subhuman scum tbf.

Hmmm :rolleyes:
In a world of drive by shootings and gangland? War and confilct between many countries? Sectarian Violence? Many murders and senseless killings? Domestic Violence? Many many other crimes of violence we could be on here discussing all day?.....And yet slow walkers are subhuman scum? Really? Really?

Bit of perspective please