I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has left a comment and shown me such support with this on going situation. I just want to clarify that I edited out what exactly happened on the start line. There were other things I talked about that have happened too but for now that version won’t be released due to police being involved. I can’t give anymore details for now. Thank you again for standing by me ❤
I love your videos and even though I can’t fully relate to your experience, I just wanted to say you are brave and inspiring. I always want to go out and do more running after I see the joy you have for it and hearing your resilience and determination in this video does so similarly.
I’m saddened to watch this, you have every right to feel safe. As a male runner I try and think about this when running near women. I believe you should, if you have not already, report this to the police. Until this person has a real consequence they sadly will not stop.
It's a big step to speak out about it and fight back. There's always a difficult balance with online content creation, it exposes you to a lot of people and some of those people don't know how to control themselves. I used to be a semi successful live content creator in the video gaming space and there were a lot of scenarios where I had to deal with people who weren't capable of understanding or respecting boundaries, sometimes causing me to feel as though my safety may be in jeopardy. It's never easy, we just learn a bit more each time and figure out better ways to navigate and deal with it, pushing back against the people who think this behaviour is acceptable. You're such a strong person and you've got the strength to progress forward through this and past this person who's trying to create a wedge in your life.
Like everyone else here Rachel, I want to send you my support and for you to know how much this sickens me and how this is not what our sport is all about. I’m getting tired of hearing and reading about similar experiences from female runners but I must say that generally you hear it almost exclusively about running in regular surroundings. I think this is a good reminder to all of us that it’s not something that is unique to the outside world but that it’s very much a problem within events too. I don’t want to advocate some kind of white knight policy amongst male runners in events as that is potentially problematic, but at the same time I think we do have an obligation to be aware, be vigilant and to understand that if we see behaviour that is not wanted during an event that we shouldn’t be afraid to step in to help anyone that might need to be aided and to allow them to have a better experience and allow them to run with the same freedom from oppression or interference that we do. I don’t have all the answers at all but I know I am sick of hearing and reading about it and want this kind of shit to stop.
Please don’t let this one person steal your joy Rachel. What is wrong with some people?? Makes me so angry. Keep doing what you’re doing because I think you’re great 🥰
Supporting you the whole way, Rachel 💪🏽 as a fellow female runner I am so sorry to hear this happened to you, it is absolutely not ok, especially when all we are trying to do is do what we love and some asshat tries to ruin it. They will never win and karma will come for them twofold. You got this and you are so strong!!! Positive vibes all around and sending support! I love your content and your running journey brings me and many others much joy in the sport!
Sorry to hear this happened to you Rachel & well done for speaking out. I hope you keep running. You are a terrific runner & I always look forward to your uploads! 👍
Oh, that is terrible, especially right before a marathon like that Rachel. It's amazing that attitude exists -- I'd like to think most people are very supportive of all abilities and all people into this sport. In the US, the majority of runners at most races are women (I'd say about it's about a 66% to 33% ratio). Either way, you are a fantastic runner and you have every right to be out there toeing the line and getting it done. I love your channel and your ability to show up these tough races and just crush it. Looking forward to seeing your next race installment and you have my utmost support.
Rachel I am so shocked that you have experienced this, and I hope that this doesn't happen to you again. Brave lady for speaking out. We are behind and beside you. Keep running, smiling, and enjoying life.
I hope this gets resolved to your satisfaction Rachel. Any form of abuse is totally unacceptable but sadly we hear about it all to often. Keep running, keep smiling and stay safe.
Hi Rachel, I don’t understand why people are like this you just ooze positivity and you come over as such a nice person. Don’t let anyone stop you doing what you enjoy. Let me know if you ever come to beckenham place park run Stuart
So sorry to hear this, it is shocking that this can occur at an event like this and a real shame it spoilt the day. Keep on running, keep making the videos. I need to redo the Malvern Midsummer marathon, did it a few years back, a superb event.
Hey Rachel good on you for not letting this stop you. This type of experience is sickening and I'm sorry you have had to endure it. I hope the steps you have taken will successfully resolve the issue. My heart goes out to you and anyone else dealing with this type of sh!t. ❤
Sending you massive positive vibes. It is a shame that the 1 or 2 bad eggs in the world can so much damage. You know you have all of our support. Hopefully see you about soon.
I'm really sorry to hear that this has happened to you, Rachel. You are right - everyone should feel safe to participate and enjoy the sport without fear of harassment or intimidation. It takes a lot of courage to speak out and I have no doubt you have the support of people around you.
Well done for being strong and taking a stand. You have so many people behind you. Speak out, name them shame them and highlight them for what they are.
Hello, Just came across your video. Well done. My wife Kerry often feels unsafe when running. We know how you must be feeling. You have our full support. If it happens again make a load fuss. Let others see how upset it makes you. They will be on your side and hopefully shut this person up. Good luck.
Oh Rachel, I'm sat here fuming. Honestly, not sure what to say other than I appreciated the time chatting with you and Rory, which I realise was just after this took place. Ergh.
Echo what others have said - completely and utterly unacceptable. I'm very sorry that you had to have such an experience. I hope it can be dealt with quickly. Please don't be discouraged and know there is an army of supporters behind you.
Two women wolf whistled at me from a car as I was running. It annoyed me more than I thought it would. Another time a woman threw an empty cigarette packet at me. Now I go to the gym where I find it a more relaxing environment.
I edited out all the details due to an ongoing police investigation. I just wanted people to know that something had happened. I can’t say anything more than that for now.
This must have been the hardest video for you to make Rachel.Really hope you can put a stop to this. For every vile person there are 1,000s supporting you and all wishing you a return to a safer/better space.
Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry and shocked to hear what happened to you last week. I hope this idiot gets dealt with and is made to pay for their appalling behaviour, this is completely unacceptable. I hope you're able to move on from this and put it behind you and continue to enjoy your amazing running adventures whilst inspiring everyone who watches your videos at the same time. I hope that reading everyone's supportive comments goes some way to let you know how much support you have. Stay strong and take care. 💪 🤞
Hi Rachel. I normally love watching your videos but today I was sad and angry . I hope your ok and not put you off the sport you love but I am angry whoever treated you like that is caught, kicked out of every event and publicly shamed Please do not let some idiot stop you.. I really enjoy watching your running adventures.
Shocking. There’s always some idiot out there, but they are few and far between in the running community itself, so don’t let this one individual stop all the great stuff you do.
So sorry to hear that you have been treated badly by some scumbag. I hope that you can soon overcome this and get back to the smiling Rachel we all love and respect.
Point him out love, the lads and I will give him a bit of the old chin music. (Or that's how we sorted things out back in my day)... Times have probably changed.
Hi Rachel, I rarely comment on RUclips videos but that's simply appalling to hear...there's no place for any of that s**t in our sport! Well done on publishing this and I'm happy to hear it's being dealt with.
That's bloody awful. I'm hoping you get it dealt with and this person should probably be banned from races. Look forward to seeing many more of your videos where you're doing what you love. ❤
Hi Rachel I can see how angry and cross you are. What exactly happened? Shining a light on even further and naming names will certainly help shine light on the issue.
Hello, Just came across your video. Well done. My wife Kerry often feels unsafe when running. We know how you must be feeling. You have our full support. If it happens again make a load fuss. Let others see how upset it makes you. They will be on your side and hopefully shut this person up. Good luck.
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has left a comment and shown me such support with this on going situation. I just want to clarify that I edited out what exactly happened on the start line. There were other things I talked about that have happened too but for now that version won’t be released due to police being involved. I can’t give anymore details for now.
Thank you again for standing by me ❤
I love your videos and even though I can’t fully relate to your experience, I just wanted to say you are brave and inspiring. I always want to go out and do more running after I see the joy you have for it and hearing your resilience and determination in this video does so similarly.
I’m saddened to watch this, you have every right to feel safe. As a male runner I try and think about this when running near women. I believe you should, if you have not already, report this to the police. Until this person has a real consequence they sadly will not stop.
Well said and sometimes behaviour escalates over time
It's a big step to speak out about it and fight back. There's always a difficult balance with online content creation, it exposes you to a lot of people and some of those people don't know how to control themselves. I used to be a semi successful live content creator in the video gaming space and there were a lot of scenarios where I had to deal with people who weren't capable of understanding or respecting boundaries, sometimes causing me to feel as though my safety may be in jeopardy. It's never easy, we just learn a bit more each time and figure out better ways to navigate and deal with it, pushing back against the people who think this behaviour is acceptable. You're such a strong person and you've got the strength to progress forward through this and past this person who's trying to create a wedge in your life.
Like everyone else here Rachel, I want to send you my support and for you to know how much this sickens me and how this is not what our sport is all about.
I’m getting tired of hearing and reading about similar experiences from female runners but I must say that generally you hear it almost exclusively about running in regular surroundings. I think this is a good reminder to all of us that it’s not something that is unique to the outside world but that it’s very much a problem within events too.
I don’t want to advocate some kind of white knight policy amongst male runners in events as that is potentially problematic, but at the same time I think we do have an obligation to be aware, be vigilant and to understand that if we see behaviour that is not wanted during an event that we shouldn’t be afraid to step in to help anyone that might need to be aided and to allow them to have a better experience and allow them to run with the same freedom from oppression or interference that we do.
I don’t have all the answers at all but I know I am sick of hearing and reading about it and want this kind of shit to stop.
I’m so sorry you have experienced this. It is utterly unacceptable, well done for speaking out.
Please don’t let this one person steal your joy Rachel. What is wrong with some people?? Makes me so angry. Keep doing what you’re doing because I think you’re great 🥰
Supporting you the whole way, Rachel 💪🏽 as a fellow female runner I am so sorry to hear this happened to you, it is absolutely not ok, especially when all we are trying to do is do what we love and some asshat tries to ruin it. They will never win and karma will come for them twofold. You got this and you are so strong!!! Positive vibes all around and sending support! I love your content and your running journey brings me and many others much joy in the sport!
Sorry to hear this happened to you Rachel & well done for speaking out.
I hope you keep running. You are a terrific runner & I always look forward to your uploads! 👍
100% not acceptable at any time. So very sorry you experienced this and well done for refusing to be silent.
You have every right to feel safe and free from harassment.
Well done for speaking out Rachel! It's the right thing to do! We have got your back buddy! 😎🤘
Oh, that is terrible, especially right before a marathon like that Rachel. It's amazing that attitude exists -- I'd like to think most people are very supportive of all abilities and all people into this sport. In the US, the majority of runners at most races are women (I'd say about it's about a 66% to 33% ratio). Either way, you are a fantastic runner and you have every right to be out there toeing the line and getting it done. I love your channel and your ability to show up these tough races and just crush it. Looking forward to seeing your next race installment and you have my utmost support.
Good on you for speaking out. You have every right to feel safe! Hopefully, whoever it is will get the message you will not stand for it.
Rachel
I am so shocked that you have experienced this, and I hope that this doesn't happen to you again. Brave lady for speaking out. We are behind and beside you. Keep running, smiling, and enjoying life.
I hope this gets resolved to your satisfaction Rachel. Any form of abuse is totally unacceptable but sadly we hear about it all to often. Keep running, keep smiling and stay safe.
Hi Rachel, I don’t understand why people are like this you just ooze positivity and you come over as such a nice person. Don’t let anyone stop you doing what you enjoy. Let me know if you ever come to beckenham place park run Stuart
I'm glad you've reported this situation and you have a process to be able to do so. We are all entitled to be safe and enjoy our sport. Go well.
That's awful. Glad you're speaking out. Hoping it is well dealt with.
Sorry you've had to deal with this Rachel. Stay strong. Good on you for speaking out.
Well done for speaking out. We all need to keep calling out this kind of appalling behaviour until they don't feel safe doing it any more.
Sorry to hear this Rachel and hope it all gets sorted soon for you.
So sorry to hear this, it is shocking that this can occur at an event like this and a real shame it spoilt the day. Keep on running, keep making the videos. I need to redo the Malvern Midsummer marathon, did it a few years back, a superb event.
Hey Rachel good on you for not letting this stop you. This type of experience is sickening and I'm sorry you have had to endure it. I hope the steps you have taken will successfully resolve the issue. My heart goes out to you and anyone else dealing with this type of sh!t. ❤
Sending you massive positive vibes. It is a shame that the 1 or 2 bad eggs in the world can so much damage. You know you have all of our support. Hopefully see you about soon.
I'm really sorry to hear that this has happened to you, Rachel. You are right - everyone should feel safe to participate and enjoy the sport without fear of harassment or intimidation. It takes a lot of courage to speak out and I have no doubt you have the support of people around you.
Well done for being strong and taking a stand. You have so many people behind you. Speak out, name them shame them and highlight them for what they are.
Sending some positive vibes, and not so nice to see this. Stay strong Rachel.
Thanks Marc. Never thought I’d be in this position when I started the channel but I’ll see it through 🙂
Hello, Just came across your video. Well done. My wife Kerry often feels unsafe when running. We know how you must be feeling. You have our full support. If it happens again make a load fuss. Let others see how upset it makes you. They will be on your side and hopefully shut this person up. Good luck.
Absolutely awful Rachel. I’m glad you’ve spoken out. Well done as it must’ve taken a lot of courage
I think the running community will stand with you in unison. The vast majority are good people! 👍
Oh Rachel, I'm sat here fuming. Honestly, not sure what to say other than I appreciated the time chatting with you and Rory, which I realise was just after this took place. Ergh.
Echo what others have said - completely and utterly unacceptable. I'm very sorry that you had to have such an experience.
I hope it can be dealt with quickly. Please don't be discouraged and know there is an army of supporters behind you.
Appalling behaviour, echoing the sentiments of other comments.
Keep on with what you love, you/your channel are inspiring.
I'm sorry this happened to you Rachel!
Two women wolf whistled at me from a car as I was running. It annoyed me more than I thought it would. Another time a woman threw an empty cigarette packet at me. Now I go to the gym where I find it a more relaxing environment.
Oh get a grip 😂
This is all very vague. Did I miss the part where we were told what was done and said?
I edited out all the details due to an ongoing police investigation. I just wanted people to know that something had happened. I can’t say anything more than that for now.
@@racheld1844 I would have thought that so long as no names were mentioned that there wouldn't be any problems. I could be wrong though.
Stay 💪🏽 strong and know that thousands of people from around the world are supporting you!
This must have been the hardest video for you to make Rachel.Really hope you can put a stop to this. For every vile person there are 1,000s supporting you and all wishing you a return to a safer/better space.
Well done Rachel. Brave and right to call it out.
Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry and shocked to hear what happened to you last week. I hope this idiot gets dealt with and is made to pay for their appalling behaviour, this is completely unacceptable. I hope you're able to move on from this and put it behind you and continue to enjoy your amazing running adventures whilst inspiring everyone who watches your videos at the same time. I hope that reading everyone's supportive comments goes some way to let you know how much support you have. Stay strong and take care. 💪 🤞
Hi Rachel. I normally love watching your videos but today I was sad and angry . I hope your ok and not put you off the sport you love but I am angry whoever treated you like that is caught, kicked out of every event and publicly shamed
Please do not let some idiot stop you.. I really enjoy watching your running adventures.
Shocking. There’s always some idiot out there, but they are few and far between in the running community itself, so don’t let this one individual stop all the great stuff you do.
Well done for making this video. It can't have been easy to go public with this. Sorry that this has happened to you.
So sorry to hear that you have been treated badly by some scumbag. I hope that you can soon overcome this and get back to the smiling Rachel we all love and respect.
Point him out love, the lads and I will give him a bit of the old chin music. (Or that's how we sorted things out back in my day)... Times have probably changed.
Hi Rachel, I rarely comment on RUclips videos but that's simply appalling to hear...there's no place for any of that s**t in our sport! Well done on publishing this and I'm happy to hear it's being dealt with.
All strength to you 💪🏻♥️
Always stay Strong Rach 💝💝 You make great content and we love seeing you at races 🔥🔥 Don't let this stop you
That's bloody awful. I'm hoping you get it dealt with and this person should probably be banned from races. Look forward to seeing many more of your videos where you're doing what you love. ❤
Keep your head up!
Tell the police. Get him arrested and hopefully convicted.
What happened…?
For now, I can’t say any more Rob as it’s being investigated.
Hi Rachel I can see how angry and cross you are. What exactly happened? Shining a light on even further and naming names will certainly help shine light on the issue.
I can’t say anymore for now James as there is a police investigation.
Ok Rachel I understand take care and look after yourself. No woman should feel intimidated by a stupid person.
So what did he do, you give no explanation.
Please read the pinned comment at the top of the comments feed.
Hello, Just came across your video. Well done. My wife Kerry often feels unsafe when running. We know how you must be feeling. You have our full support. If it happens again make a load fuss. Let others see how upset it makes you. They will be on your side and hopefully shut this person up. Good luck.