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    arunnerinwa

    Member since 07/20/2019.

    544 posts. Last post 1 week ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 2:37pm EDT
    re: OH...TX

    It really isn't. If you live on a neighborhood street, all someone has to do is pinpoint the middle of the gap between where you started and finished your run (if you do a loop) and they then know exactly where you live.

    I have my Strava open but while I'm female I'm old and can't imagine why anyone would want to stalk me. Nevertheless, I block any male who follows me that I don't know. (Why do random strangers follow each other on strava? I don't get it.) I leave it public because I like chasing CR / QOMs etc. If I was under 30, I'd probably keep it private.

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    lexel

    Member since 05/05/2021.

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    4 years ago 04/15/2022 2:42pm EDT
    re: wejo

    As a pro i would never share any data of my training. It is just stupid.

    It is the same if you have a company and put your daily buisness secrets public for your competitor.

    Just silly.

  • girl power

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 04/15/2022 2:43pm EDT
    re: Try to realize

    Try to realize wrote:

    Molly was not your typical girl growing up. While her peers were flooding social media, she barely had one. Never one in it for the image. She was a hard working runner/xc ski type. The type that is truly admirable and that all of you young guys should try and seek out in your prospective mates. Similar to the wholesome dairy farm children types (like Elle) and their upbringing.

    I kind of knew from afar that social media and the attention could be a bit of an issue for her. She is sort of like 4-5 years old, picking up social media for the first time and yet trapped inside a 26-27 year old famous Olympian's body. She was very, very quiet and softspoken when younger. So it is a lot different.

    When did she change? Was it during college or before?

    While others may disagree this is interesting insight into her. I respect what she's done though and don't blame her for hiding from weirdos!

  • MeToo!

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 04/15/2022 2:44pm EDT
    re: arunnerinwa

    arunnerinwa wrote:

    I leave it public because I like chasing CR / QOMs etc. If I was under 30, I'd probably keep it private.

    If it has a heartbeat, there is some men out there who would be interested. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger has a thing for older women maids.

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    jecht

    Member since 07/31/2006.

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    4 years ago 04/15/2022 2:45pm EDT
    re: Here to down vote

    Here to down vote wrote:

    RE: Ality wrote:

    It would be fascinating to cross reference her Strava creepers with obsessive LRC posters.

    I think we all know a Seattle poster who has asked about dating through Strava.

    Creepy? Yes

    Unexpected? No

    These are good "windows" into whom you are referring to. But I'm not a gates-keeper on this topic either and I don't know everything.

  • Stephanie Ross

    txRUNNERgirl

    Member since 02/09/2006.

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    4 years ago 04/15/2022 2:46pm EDT
    re: Replying to

    Replying to wrote:

    I never understood why anyone would post on strava their routes. Of course you can see where people live.

    Same. Nothing to do with victim blaming. It just seems like common sense. But I've also had the internet since the mid-90s, so have seen some $hit.

  • high school xc coach

    Member since 05/06/2020.

    11,199 posts. Last post 1 day ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 2:47pm EDT
    re: The Original Poster

    The Original Poster wrote:

    There are easier ways to figure out where someone lives than Strava. Especially if they own their home or are registered to vote.

    it is not just about where you live. but if you are a habitual person, it will tell people where you are going to be running and when. invites stalkers to find you when you might be running alone.

    creepy for sure.

  • olyrn3

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:03pm EDT
    re: wejo

    My advice to Molly: Don't post on Strava. Your training matters a lot less to people than you think.

  • Here to down vote

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:12pm EDT
    re: jecht

    jecht wrote:

    Here to down vote wrote:

    I think we all know a Seattle poster who has asked about dating through Strava.

    Creepy? Yes

    Unexpected? No

    These are good "windows" into whom you are referring to. But I'm not a gates-keeper on this topic either and I don't know everything.

    I see what you did there. Most people would have been too cute by trying to jam in too much in one post. well done.

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    Hobby1jogger

    Member since 02/17/2018.

    682 posts. Last post 4 months ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:13pm EDT
    re: wejo

    I would imagine anyone in the punlics eye should worry about safety.

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    tomake

    Member since 10/19/2017.

    9 posts. Last post 1 year ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:15pm EDT
    re: wejo

    my "strava"... 56 years of workouts

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    tomake

    Member since 10/19/2017.

    9 posts. Last post 1 year ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:18pm EDT
    re: tomake

    in little black books

  • Not a real troll

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:18pm EDT
    re: Disko Eric

    Ironic most of the stalkers dream come true would be someone stalking them.

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    OH...TX

    Member since 07/31/2020.

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    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:22pm EDT
    re: lexel

    lexel wrote:

    As a pro i would never share any data of my training. It is just stupid.

    It is the same if you have a company and put your daily buisness secrets public for your competitor.

    Just silly.

    She gets paid partially based on how good she is at pushing products. Putting all of her training on Strava and being accessible is a big reason she has one of the strongest brands in the sport.

    Outside of the legitimate privacy concerns, what harm is there in sharing your training data? Training isn't witchcraft, and there aren't really any secrets anymore.

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    bartholomew_maxwell

    Member since 04/07/2019.

    4,317 posts. Last post 3 years ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:24pm EDT
    re: RE: Ality

    RE: Ality wrote:

    It would be fascinating to cross reference her Strava creepers with obsessive LRC posters.

    It would be impossible to do unless LRC adds feature allowing you to attach social media accounts to your LRC profile.

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    DanM

    Member since 03/10/2020.

    6,166 posts. Last post 1 year ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:25pm EDT
    re: wejo

    Stepping out my front door and going for a run is so fundamentally basic that I cannot imagine being in a situation where it becomes an uncomfortable or frightening activity. Unfortunately for Seidel, she has achieved sudden worldwide fame and needs to alter her everyday habits. An Olympic Marathon medal is high profile and puts a person in the global spotlight. It's not like winning a medal in Judo or Fencing. Perhaps she was unprepared for the downside of making the podium. If she finished 4th, she probably would not have these problems.

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    bartholomew_maxwell

    Member since 04/07/2019.

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    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:26pm EDT
    re: OH...TX

    OH...TX wrote:

    lexel wrote:

    As a pro i would never share any data of my training. It is just stupid.

    It is the same if you have a company and put your daily buisness secrets public for your competitor.

    Just silly.

    She gets paid partially based on how good she is at pushing products. Putting all of her training on Strava and being accessible is a big reason she has one of the strongest brands in the sport.

    Outside of the legitimate privacy concerns, what harm is there in sharing your training data? Training isn't witchcraft, and there aren't really any secrets anymore.

    You can be accessible without showing all of your routes. Strava has been used to stalk other runners, lower calibre ones with tragic results in some cases.

    dailymail.co.uk
    Stalked on Strava: Wife's creepy encounter inspires crime author
    https://www.facebook.com/DailyMail
    Lara James, 41, realised a man she waved at once on a run had begun running the same routes as her in Woodmancote, Brighton, at the same time after checking her Strava account.
    Open link

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    bartholomew_maxwell

    Member since 04/07/2019.

    4,317 posts. Last post 3 years ago.
    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:28pm EDT
    re: DanM

    DanM wrote:

    Stepping out my front door and going for a run is so fundamentally basic that I cannot imagine being in a situation where it becomes an uncomfortable or frightening activity. Unfortunately for Seidel, she has achieved sudden worldwide fame and needs to alter her everyday habits. An Olympic Marathon medal is high profile and puts a person in the global spotlight. It's not like winning a medal in Judo or Fencing. Perhaps she was unprepared for the downside of making the podium. If she finished 4th, she probably would not have these problems.

    Of course you can't imagine it. You're a guy. Women get followed by creepers when even more covered up than just a running outfit.

  • Idkman

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 04/15/2022 3:30pm EDT
    re: olyrn3

    olyrn3 wrote:

    My advice to Molly: Don't post on Strava. Your training matters a lot less to people than you think.

    So creepy thinking that Molly need or want your advice. Spoiler alert: she doesn't. She knows and understand far more of this than you.

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