While law enforcement officials say instances of runners getting abducted are rare, some athletes say that have experienced verbal, and sometimes even physical, harassment.
After Memphis-area teacher Eliza Fletcher was abducted and killed last week during a run, runners have responded on social media expressing their own fears about hitting the pavement.
Despite the fears, many runners using the hashtag #RunForEliza said they plan on continuing training. Many of whom dedicated 3.4-mile runs in honor of Fletcher’s 34 years of life. Others have used the hashtag to share their own personal experience of being followed or harassed during runs. Some shared tips on remaining safe during runs.
According to a 2021 survey by RunRepeat, 45% of female runners said they have experienced harassment while running. Additionally, one-in-10 female runners said they have experienced physical harassment. Of those who said they experienced harassment, 60% said it caused them to change their route or the time of day they run. Others said they carry protection, stop running alone or switched to a treadmill.
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