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When jogging looked suspicious

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Running for fun wasn't always normal. A few decades ago, if you were sprinting down a suburban sidewalk in sweatpants, people assumed you were fleeing a crime. Early joggers were frequently stopped by police for suspicious behavior because the concept of running purely for physical exercise was considered absolutely baffling by the general public.

When jogging looked suspicious
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