As a runner, have you noticed more homelessness around the city? How do you feel running?

To the kind stranger that shouted from her car to check if I was okay, THANK YOU!!!

This morning I (30f) was chased by a homeless person as I was running by the VA. I've had it happen in five points south too in the last month or so (we gave the people at the pancake house a 30 sec show as he ran behind me).

What if anything, do you do to feel safe/protect yourself when walking or running in the city?