A Passion for Running

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it happens to guys too

passion for running category: running on Tuesday, July 13 2004

A little while ago, Annalisa voiced frustration out of being cat-called and generally harassed while running.

Well ladies, I won’t suggest it happens nearly as much to me as it does to you but rest assured it does happen to guys too.

In the past three weeks, I’ve been yelled at three times. Each time it was by a young fella riding past me in a car with his buddies. Two out of the three times, the remark courageously yelled out the window was “hey faggot!”. The other time, it was “hey boy – nice ass!”.

In response to the first comment: You’re over 10 years of age. Time to grow up.

Second comment: Thank-you-very-much, I rather like my butt too although I suspect not for the same reason as you. I like it more because it helps propel my legs when I run. Think I’ll take you calling me “boy” as a compliment too since I must be looking pretty good at 37 for someone to call me that.




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Comment by Dianna (RCOH)

Tuesday July 13, 2004 @

These were obviously all incredibly intelligent young men who were hoping to spark a deep, philosphical discussion with you. You missed your chance Mark!

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Comment by Mark

Tuesday July 13, 2004 @

Is that what they were aiming at?

Drat – I can be so thick at times!

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Comment by Kathy

Tuesday July 13, 2004 @

Hmm…I’m not so sure, Mark. I’d really like to offer my sincere, educated advice, but in order to do so, I think we’re going to need pictures of your butt.

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Comment by Jon in Michigan

Tuesday July 13, 2004 @

Canadians said that? I thought they were supposed to be nice ;)

And, sorry Mark, but I would have to vote “no” on seeing pictures of your butt.

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Comment by Mark

Tuesday July 13, 2004 @

I will strongly agree with YOU Jon!!

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