So, now what? – #quitthecatcall
A year of activism? What’s changed? For many, last year saw a readjustment of priority. Despite the wide-spread despair, heartache and uncertainty, it was probably the first time in many of our lives that we were able to take a step back. To observe. And notice. Life had surged to a somewhat unstoppable halt. We…
How do we really run safe during a winter lockdown?
If you type “winter running lockdown tips” into google what would you expect to find? I’ll save you the journey to your google tab – you get a lot of advice on dressing warm and warming up. How to keep motivated. 10 best windproof jackets. Now, search for “winter running lockdown tips… women”. One key…
How it Started/ How it’s Going
So this is quite the journey, huh? I started this blog because I felt alone in my experience of being harassed on the run. I was worried that my anger was mis-seated, that I was overreacting, making a big deal out of nothing. because that’s what I had been told I was doing. We, as…
Winter Running – Is it Safe?
So, lockdown 2.0, hey? Who’d have thought at the beginning of April that we’d be back here again (or still?), but this time with the looming presence of darkness hanging over us at about 4pm. I’ll be completely honest, I’m a fair weather runner. There’s no better reason to run than a crisp, autumn day.…
Pippa’s Story #quitthecatcall
As confident and badass as someone appears to be, more often than not, their experiences with harassment affect them. It’s not always visible, but it’s there. Our actions and decisions are based on our experiences and, when it comes to harassment, we often base our actions off a fear for our safety. Badass triathlete, business…
Hannah’s Story #quitthecatcall
I know, for me, that running can sometimes feel like a completely separate part of life to colleagues and other non-running (muggle) friends. I have spent hours trying to get my housemates, drinking buddies and peers to share my enthusiasm for the sport but, often, they just don’t get my obsession. However, more often than…
Liv’s Story #quitthecatcall
What with the past few weeks unseasonal summer like weather, I think, safe to say, we’ve all bee relishing in wearing a little lighter and less when we’re running. And we bloody deserve it! It’s hot and sweat so shorts are comfortable! Unfortunately, as you’ll read in the following interview with Liv (@livforrunning), this has…
Illana’s Story #quitthecatcall
Last week was Street Harassment Awareness week. But just because that’s over doesn’t mean that the conversation should stop. In fact, we should be even more vocal about it – until we feel safe on the streets, whether that’s running or going about our day-to-day lives every week needs to be Street Harassment Awareness week.…
Jess’ Story #quitthecatcall
Street Harassment Awareness Week STOP Street Harassment is an international campaign aiming to raise awareness against Street Harassment – every year they head an awareness week and, it just so happens, my campaign has conveniently cat-call collided head first into it. I wanted to take this opportunity to begin to share some of the experiences…
A Marathon of the Mind
I’m ashamed to say I’ve never run a marathon.Everyone and their mothers seem to have ticked 26.2 off their bucket list. Especially in the social media running community.There was a time when hitting that kind of distance was for elites only. It was an Olympic event, impressive to the regular hobbyist jogger, seemingly impossible to…
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