How do you handle cat calls or unwanted comments?

I’m not often the recipient of cat-calls. While small in stature, I have this look to my face that is off-putting to strangers. It ranges from “stand-offish” to “I will destroy everything you love,” depending on the need. Sometimes, I think silence speaks louder than words, and there is something quietly terrifying about a woman who stops what she is doing to stare you into the depths of hell. That being said, if you do experience this at a race (or organized run of any sort), you should let the RD know. In my experience, the men in my life don’t realize how prevalent of an issue this is. Help make them aware. Do so kindly, and with patience and grace. Remember, the RD is not the person who cat-called you, nor are they responsible for the actions of others. They do, however, need to be aware of any situation that makes a runner feel unsafe, unwelcome, or uncomfortable.