I normally run pretty late at night because it works with my work schedule and long commute. That unfortunately ends tonight. I’ve had some sketchy(ish) situations before but nothing where i felt threatened or truly unsafe. Tonight, i ran past a dude (who was seemingly homeless, but idk) who tried to ask me for something. Obviously, it’s dark and i’m a woman— I say no regardless of who or what is being asked if it’s dark at night and i’m running or getting gas. That’s just a hard line for me. so, i say no (firmly). I kept running, dude turns around and jogs past me, but then slows down just enough so he’s right in front of me. I stop completely and just wait. He immediately stops and pretends like he’s adjusting his pants for a solid 10 seconds. I start running again, and he immediately starts running again right behind me. I turn around and snap “knock it the **** off”. He pretty much stops, slows down but keeps walking in the same direction i’m running. I cut my run short and sprint home, looking over my shoulder the entire time. No more night time runs for me. Any ladies out there running that path, keep an eye out and carry pepper spray or something. i can’t say what his intentions were and maybe i’m just being crazy, but be cognizant and keep something on you just in case.