Eighty-seven percent of U.S. women between the ages of 18 and 64 have been harassed by a male stranger on the street. A new infographic from React Mobile offers a host of runner safety tips ranging from how to deal with harassment to preventing common running injuries.
If you face street harassment while going for a run, the infographic advises:
Try to ignore the harassment if possible.
Use strong body language.
Do not respond to diversions, threats, blame or guilt trips.
Project confidence and remain calm.
Do not apologize or make excuses.
Try not to lose your temper. Be calm.
To learn more about street harassment and to access additional runner safety tips, view the infographic below:
Laura Walter was formerly senior editor of EHS Today. She is a subject matter expert in EHS compliance and government issues and has covered a variety of topics relating to occupational safety and health. Her writing has earned awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) and APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. Her debut novel, Body of Stars (Dutton) was published in 2021.
