W6R3 #2

[Comfortnotspeed]

The one where I wouldn’t get my phone out.

Good weather out there this morning early. Cold, still and dry.

On the home stretch when the dog started lurching and turning round. A man had followed us up the road. The dog, who usually lives by the sentiment that discretion is the better part of valour, was barking madly.

The guy stopped and I realised I was was holding out my arm to keep him away. He stopped and seemed sorry to have scared us. He asked if I had my phone. I said, “No.”

“I just need you to phone my number.”

I felt sorry but refused and carried on. Cars started to drive past then and I felt a bit safer.

It’s a shame I felt I couldn’t help; that asking a lone female for her help on an early street is disturbing.

Anyway. The run was great. I enjoyed just getting on slowly. I’ve even had to add to my route 😊

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A bit of an unsettling run Comfort - I’m glad you had your dog with you. Well done on completing it ☺️ .

[Yoginut Graduate]

Oo-er, that's a bit unsettling 😕 Glad you enjoyed your run and adding to your route must mean you're upping the pace! Go safe and steady, Comfort 😊

[Buchan20]

Always act on your gut feeling. Well done. I would have felt wobbly after that encounter! Well done you ! I’m about to start my journey on your path today in Barnes. L

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Buchan20]

Hope all goes well 👍

[Nilsam Graduate]

Perhaps he had found a phone and wanted to check...who knows. Shame that we all feel this way. But it is important to take care when running alone. 🤝👍

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Nilsam]

Yes. Much of me hoped it was genuine. But I would have told my daughters to be suspicious and took my own advice.

[Nilsam Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

You were absolutely right to do so. Stay safe. 🏃‍♀️👍

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

You did right, you must take care of yourself. I’m glad you had your dog with you. Dogs are very intuitive, and the face he was barking when he wouldn’t normally tells a story. Stay safe 😁

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you. It was odd for him to bark.

😊

[Granspeed Graduate]

Oh dear. Unsettling. Just let it go by - no harm done either way, and that’s the main thing. Good news that you are extending your run. 👍😄

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you. I’m planning my route and trying it out on Sun hopefully 😊

[Phdgranny Graduate]

Snap! I just finished it too but mine was wet and muddy but I still enjoyed it, great feeling!!

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Phdgranny]

Brilliant! Glad you’re enjoying the running 😊

[Joanney69 Graduate]

That's a bit unnerving Comfortnotspeed, glad you had your dog for back up & you're OK. It's a sad reflection that we feel threatened by someone approaching us, but you absolutely did the right thing - better to be safe than sorry.

And well done for completing your run 🏃 😊

[Comfortnotspeed in reply to Joanney69]

Thank you. Try to be as sensible as possible. Lit streets, local factory shift changes then so people about. Even though I’m out early.

If it was genuine I hope he got sorted. 🤷‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Very unsettling being out on our own sometimes, and dogs can be a bit scary too

A good run otherwise though

[Papillon17 Graduate]

Glad your alright can be upsetting glad you had your dog with you. Good luck with next one.