I believe it comes down to the person and this isn’t really about running. I want to be left alone in most social/public situations. If I look away let it be.
I guess my peeve would be with other people on the trails. It's only happened a few times, but after I ran a while and stop and walk, I've had a few times where other walkers that saw me initially running say something like "are you too tired to run anymore?"
I suppose they weren't trying to be rude, but why say something like that to anyone?
On the flip side, after my last ACL surgery, I hit the paved trail a lot to practice the whole walking normally thing again, and was out walking in my ACL brace one day when one of the other walkers passed by me and said I was doing great and getting out and walking was a great thing for me to do. I thought that was sweet of him to be encouraging like that, especially at a time when I was pouting a lot for being sidelined from a lot of the stuff I wanted to be doing.
Yesss this!but I hate the “words of encouragement “
Like “good job keep going”
Blah blah blah
My sister and I were running up a steep hill (and were at the section with a hundred stone steps cut into the trail - running up steps is hard) one time during marathon training, giving everything we had to keep the pace, when these two women walking downhill tried to cheer us on and give us high fives. We know they meant well, but when you are already maxed out on effort - just trying to survive and make it to the top - that little extra effort to say thanks and high five someone while going up hill like that takes everything. Totally energy sapping and demoralizing.
We kept chugging on, but it was agonizing, and we slowed massively to more of a survival shuffle. They probably thought they were being super motivating and helpful. Even years later when we come to the base of a beast hill, if there's anyone else around, one of us always comments on that day...put your mean face on and don't make eye contact!
Mine is people that won’t acknowledge another runner. Or walker. A nod or wave isn’t hard to muster. (I’m not talking 30 people to wave at in 3 miles, but the 2-4 I cross paths with in 5 miles).
I prefer the wave or nod. I don't like having to speak while running. So I like when someone gives me the wave and I can just raise my hand up in return and keep moving. When they say "good morning" or "how's it going?" I don't want to have to answer. I'm kinda busy. But yeah, an acknowledging nod is quite polite and not hard to do.
I guess my peeve would be with other people on the trails. It's only happened a few times, but after I ran a while and stop and walk, I've had a few times where other walkers that saw me initially running say something like "are you too tired to run anymore?"
I suppose they weren't trying to be rude, but why say something like that to anyone?
On the flip side, after my last ACL surgery, I hit the paved trail a lot to practice the whole walking normally thing again, and was out walking in my ACL brace one day when one of the other walkers passed by me and said I was doing great and getting out and walking was a great thing for me to do. I thought that was sweet of him to be encouraging like that, especially at a time when I was pouting a lot for being sidelined from a lot of the stuff I wanted to be doing.
Yesss this!but I hate the “words of encouragement “
Like “good job keep going”
Blah blah blah
My sister and I were running up a steep hill (and were at the section with a hundred stone steps cut into the trail - running up steps is hard) one time during marathon training, giving everything we had to keep the pace, when these two women walking downhill tried to cheer us on and give us high fives. We know they meant well, but when you are already maxed out on effort - just trying to survive and make it to the top - that little extra effort to say thanks and high five someone while going up hill like that takes everything. Totally energy sapping and demoralizing.
We kept chugging on, but it was agonizing, and we slowed massively to more of a survival shuffle. They probably thought they were being super motivating and helpful. Even years later when we come to the base of a beast hill, if there's anyone else around, one of us always comments on that day...put your mean face on and don't make eye contact!
This made me laugh.
I fall into the “the least you can do is nod” camp, but I completely sympathize with your story. When I’m running hard and concentrating on form, the extra effort of putting on a smile and trying not to look like I’m dying tends to make me trip over my own feet! On the other hand, having to pull my stuff together when passing supporters is the only thing that got me through my half marathon. Sometimes faking it helps you make it.
I guess my peeve would be with other people on the trails. It's only happened a few times, but after I ran a while and stop and walk, I've had a few times where other walkers that saw me initially running say something like "are you too tired to run anymore?"
I suppose they weren't trying to be rude, but why say something like that to anyone?
On the flip side, after my last ACL surgery, I hit the paved trail a lot to practice the whole walking normally thing again, and was out walking in my ACL brace one day when one of the other walkers passed by me and said I was doing great and getting out and walking was a great thing for me to do. I thought that was sweet of him to be encouraging like that, especially at a time when I was pouting a lot for being sidelined from a lot of the stuff I wanted to be doing.
Yesss this!but I hate the “words of encouragement “
Like “good job keep going”
Blah blah blah
My sister and I were running up a steep hill (and were at the section with a hundred stone steps cut into the trail - running up steps is hard) one time during marathon training, giving everything we had to keep the pace, when these two women walking downhill tried to cheer us on and give us high fives. We know they meant well, but when you are already maxed out on effort - just trying to survive and make it to the top - that little extra effort to say thanks and high five someone while going up hill like that takes everything. Totally energy sapping and demoralizing.
We kept chugging on, but it was agonizing, and we slowed massively to more of a survival shuffle. They probably thought they were being super motivating and helpful. Even years later when we come to the base of a beast hill, if there's anyone else around, one of us always comments on that day...put your mean face on and don't make eye contact!
This made me laugh.
I fall into the “the least you can do is nod” camp, but I completely sympathize with your story. When I’m running hard and concentrating on form, the extra effort of putting on a smile and trying not to look like I’m dying tends to make me trip over my own feet! On the other hand, having to pull my stuff together when passing supporters is the only thing that got me through my half marathon. Sometimes faking it helps you make it.
It's funny, because at the actual marathons, (not running straight up steep steps on hilly trails), the crowd energizes me! I'm high fiving all over the place!
I’d rather run on the road than the sidewalk but the neighborhood sent out a notice saying people can’t run in the bike lanes or on the side of the road or they can get ticketed. Yet every time I run on the sidewalk I nearly get run over by someone on a bike. You can’t win.
I’d rather run on the road than the sidewalk but the neighborhood sent out a notice saying people can’t run in the bike lanes or on the side of the road or they can get ticketed. Yet every time I run on the sidewalk I nearly get run over by someone on a bike. You can’t win.
That's a strange one. And sidewalks usually suck for running. Is this in a private area, or public streets?
As for running peeves, since I don't run that often few. Around here I usually run early and miss all the drama of the bike paths and such. The super crazy motivating (in their own minds) types get on my nerves sometimes, but I can just blow that off.
I cannot seem to run outside, always messes my knee up no matter what running shoes i buy so my running peeve is I cannot run outdoors must be on a treadmill.
Running itself is a peeve. Lol. I hate it. But it's necessary. So I love it.
It’s one of the most natural activities for a human to do. My fellow homo sapien had you no idea that we are probably the top species for endurance on this planet?
I don't disagree, but I tend to redline. A nice easy run is great; a 3-5 mile run where I'm suffering before the first miles sucks lol. Feels good afterwards though.
Dogs hate me therefore dogs that are not fenced in our on a leash have a field day chatting me. Only been bitten once but come-on I did nothing to these dogs.
How to you make like look cute in an evening gown?
chunky/wide bracelet
my question is what do i do with the multiple sports bra/shorts/capri/sock tan lines?
Yes girl! I get these weird short lines beautiful tan down the back of my legs and thighs then my shins are just white. With a dark ring around my ankles before stark white feet.
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My sister and I were running up a steep hill (and were at the section with a hundred stone steps cut into the trail - running up steps is hard) one time during marathon training, giving everything we had to keep the pace, when these two women walking downhill tried to cheer us on and give us high fives. We know they meant well, but when you are already maxed out on effort - just trying to survive and make it to the top - that little extra effort to say thanks and high five someone while going up hill like that takes everything. Totally energy sapping and demoralizing.
We kept chugging on, but it was agonizing, and we slowed massively to more of a survival shuffle. They probably thought they were being super motivating and helpful. Even years later when we come to the base of a beast hill, if there's anyone else around, one of us always comments on that day...put your mean face on and don't make eye contact!
I prefer the wave or nod. I don't like having to speak while running. So I like when someone gives me the wave and I can just raise my hand up in return and keep moving. When they say "good morning" or "how's it going?" I don't want to have to answer. I'm kinda busy. But yeah, an acknowledging nod is quite polite and not hard to do.
This made me laugh.
I fall into the “the least you can do is nod” camp, but I completely sympathize with your story. When I’m running hard and concentrating on form, the extra effort of putting on a smile and trying not to look like I’m dying tends to make me trip over my own feet! On the other hand, having to pull my stuff together when passing supporters is the only thing that got me through my half marathon. Sometimes faking it helps you make it.
It's funny, because at the actual marathons, (not running straight up steep steps on hilly trails), the crowd energizes me! I'm high fiving all over the place!
That's a strange one. And sidewalks usually suck for running. Is this in a private area, or public streets?
As for running peeves, since I don't run that often few. Around here I usually run early and miss all the drama of the bike paths and such. The super crazy motivating (in their own minds) types get on my nerves sometimes, but I can just blow that off.
I was thinking the exact same thing !
I power walk outdoors instead.
How to you make like look cute in an evening gown?
I don't disagree, but I tend to redline. A nice easy run is great; a 3-5 mile run where I'm suffering before the first miles sucks lol. Feels good afterwards though.
my question is what do i do with the multiple sports bra/shorts/capri/sock tan lines?
Oh look, my type
Pillsbury dough-like boys? Sign me up
Yes girl! I get these weird short lines beautiful tan down the back of my legs and thighs then my shins are just white. With a dark ring around my ankles before stark white feet.