Runners- RUDE people!

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  • amylite
    amylite Posts: 40 Member
    I enjoy sleeping with every runner I pass. However, that is just personal preference.

    you have the time to "sleep?" LOL
  • harrietlg
    harrietlg Posts: 239
    but I didn't know that I was suppose to do this, I've said hi back a few times but I don't want to scare people by waving at them.... we like to keep ourselves to ourselves in england.
  • disasterman
    disasterman Posts: 746 Member
    Funny. Accoring to City-Data, the crime rate in your city is about double the US average in every single category including violent crimes and property crimes. I'll bet your town feels safer than NYC but is it really? And besides, can 9 million New Yorkers really be wrong?

    http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Camden-South-Carolina.html
    http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-New-York-New-York.html


    Where I live you're considered weird when waving or saying hello when passing a stranger on the street.

    In the city of crime New York, NY????? I guess so. Tell me, why do people CHOOSE to live in places like that?
  • lorierin22
    lorierin22 Posts: 432 Member
    Ok, ok. I get it, I guess I'll just have to get a thicker skin. I AM a morning person, I don't drink caffeine, but I do drink Shakeology, and that's probably where I get my energy from.
    Also, my title should not read that Runners are rude people- it was meant to just be a topic for other runners to see about rude people ( in my mind anyway).
    Have a nice day everyone :) <waving>

    That's how I read it...like attention runners: let's talk about rude people...lol!

    If I am doing my long easy run early in the morning, I actually say "hello" or "good morning" to everyone I pass. If I'm doing a tempo run and am working really hard I still nod and smile and sometimes even attempt a "hi" although it comes out all huffy. I mostly at least get a nod back. But if I don't I just pretend that they are having to work a lot harder than I am at this running thing and count it as a victory for myself :laugh:
  • pandabear_
    pandabear_ Posts: 487 Member
    Sometimes I make eye contact, but I'm mostly just looking at how far they are from me and if I can reach it faster to a tree before they do or something. I'm a rude runner in that I'm competitive with people coming towards me.

    Also I'm so tired and trying to breathe and stuff, as well as mentally convincing myself to keep going, that I barely manage eye contact.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Maybe its because I'm Canadian... but I've found most runners to be genuinely happy people. I usually wave, nod or gasp a hello depending on what kind of run I'm on...


    Nah....it's just that Canadians are genuinely happy people! :happy:
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I haven't read the entire thread, but have to say that I've found most runners to be a kinder, friendlier, happier group. Much more so than in a gym. I'm not overly friendly when I run, I'm hearing impaired, and frankly focus on my run and may not even really notice someone on the opposite side of the road. Too busy looking for cars, dogs, etc, I glance, see a runner, know I'm not in danger, and move on not thinking twice about it.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I run on the beach and it's often full of people running and walking in the mornings. If I'm paying attention I may return an occasional wave but it gets old really fast. I don't know you, and we aren't in this together, so please leave me alone and let me run. And, no, I actually don't mean that to be grumpy or mean but I want to focus on me and my thoughts when I run, not wave or say "good morning" to each and every one of the 20 to 30 people I'm going to pass.

    If I'm backpacking or trail running and you're the first person I've come across during my run, or the first person I've seen in the last few hours during a hike, then I'll say hi and wave.
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    When I run I am usually just thinking about how to breathe and not paying attention to anybody else. If I forgot to wave, sorry!
  • natalie412
    natalie412 Posts: 1,039 Member
    I always give a little wave, or nod or some sort of acknowledgement, and usually get one back, but if I don't, it doesn't bother me! I usually assume I missed their nod or something. Plus sometimes you are doing an easy run, and sometimes you are really pushing, and it is hard to acknowledge anything at that point!
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    I generally wave and smile at people. I do see a lot of the same people on my Sunday long run. Sometimes when I'm out with my 3 yearold in the jogger for my long run and I'm huffing and puffing because it's hard and I've been out for awhile, people tell me what a good job I'm doing. I have to say, I actually find this patronizing. Yes I look like I'm struggling, pushing 70+ pounds is hard. Pushing 70+ pounds for 10 miles is very hard. Of course I'm doing a good job!

    I know it's stupid that this bothers me.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    Where I live you're considered weird when waving or saying hello when passing a stranger on the street.

    In the city of crime New York, NY????? I guess so. Tell me, why do people CHOOSE to live in places like that?

    If you have to ask, you've never visited New York. Even if such places are not to your taste for every day life, they have incredible concentrations of creativity, culture, new ideas, and things to do and appreciate. Some people want that stimulation and opportunity.
  • Elif84
    Elif84 Posts: 287 Member
    Where I live you're considered weird when waving or saying hello when passing a stranger on the street.

    In the city of crime New York, NY????? I guess so. Tell me, why do people CHOOSE to live in places like that?

    I grew up in New York and since I've lived here, I've had no issues. I love it here, especially the city. People are also in a rush, so saying hello to strangers walking or running is not the norm (there would be too many people!). The first time a stranger did say hello to me when walking passed, I was thrown off because I'm not used to that (which was out of state), but I smiled back.
  • NathanielUK
    NathanielUK Posts: 61 Member
    Its the RUDE people that are out on there own business and think its some kind of law to shout or mimic you that you should be talking about. If people are running depending what stage they are in will detirmin there response to you.

    I was running a few days ago, and some "gangsta boogie" girl with her lad friends decided to shout in my face. Its find tho as i had head phones in and didnt hear what she said.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,658 Member
    Its the RUDE people that are out on there own business and think its some kind of law to shout or mimic you that you should be talking about. If people are running depending what stage they are in will detirmin there response to you.

    I was running a few days ago, and some "gangsta boogie" girl with her lad friends decided to shout in my face. Its find tho as i had head phones in and didnt hear what she said.

    That is why I find my own headphones an absolute bonus when out running, fully agree!
  • iceqieen
    iceqieen Posts: 862 Member
    sometimes I wave, sometimes I don't, sometimes I make eye contact, sometimes I don't, sometimes I smile, sometimes I wince. Dont worry about what I am doing, I can guarantee whatever it is, has nothing to do with you.

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    I try to smile and nod when I pass people but sometimes Im just burried inside my head and dont notice you untill too late. Just smile, or not, and continue your run.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    this is not serious right...??

    maybe they are on mile 9 out of ten and are trying to focus on there run and finishing strong and not waving at the other person passing by ...

    If you care that much you are probably not running hard enough...
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I just close line anyone that gets too close....is that rude?
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    Hey, when other runners ignore me I just shrug, pull my shorts back up, and continue on....
  • Liz_Mfp
    Liz_Mfp Posts: 172 Member

    I may return an occasional wave
    ..........but it gets old really fast......
    I don't know you, and we aren't in this together, so please leave me alone and let me run.

    Gets old really fast

    +1

    :-)
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    t I do drink Shakeology, and that's probably where I get my energy from.

    No, that just means you're really gullible. :wink:

    When I run or speed walk, I simply cannot/will not wave at everyone I pass. Otherwise, I'd feel like I'm in a damn parade. I really, truly don't care about others on the trails or beach. I'm just there to lose myself in my workout. I love that amazing feeling, and I don't need or want strangers to interupt that.

    Occasionally, I may notice someone to whom I'll nod, but other than that, no one really exists when I'm in the zone.

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