Running While Female

[Bluepinky]

7. I used to run in my 20s and 30s and had the same problem.

It was okay in the winter and in cooler weather because I wore a jacket or loose sweatshirt. But in the summer, i was more exposed and felt more vulnerable. I took to running at night and running in more isolated areas to maintain my privacy. It probably wasn’t always the safest option, but it made me feel less targeted. It didn’t help that I did not have a runner’s angular, thin body; it was difficult to get adequate support and coverage for all my body parts. But I did enjoy running, it made me feel fit and kept my weight down.
Even now, all these years later, I totally respect any person out there running and would never dream of harassing them in any way.