Miles Ran to Bugs Ingested (ratio)
Replies
-
yuck now im rethinking running outside0
-
DesertGunR has the right spirit. Largest, grossest, wins. By popular vote.
Contest not available in Quebec. Must be 18 years or older. Stunt professionals at work, do not attempt these activities yourself. You did not inhale, right?0 -
While I didn't swallow it... one time I was out riding and smashed into a cicada at 25mph. It hit me right in the sunglasses and splattered just like a bug on a windshield might. I had to pull over and spend a few minutes cleaning off the sticky bug guts off my glasses. Glad I was wearing them or I might have lost the eye!0
-
While I didn't swallow it... one time I was out riding and smashed into a cicada at 25mph. It hit me right in the sunglasses and splattered just like a bug on a windshield might. I had to pull over and spend a few minutes cleaning off the sticky bug guts off my glasses. Glad I was wearing them or I might have lost the eye!
While not a cicada impact. I made the mistake many, many years ago of riding while in Florida during love bug season, once. One of the shortest rides and longest showers in history. Got about 1 mile out and met a bunch just like a gnat swarm. Didn't swallow or inhale any, fortunately. Got a couple welts out of it. Decided to walk back.0 -
DesertGunR wrote: »_incogNEATo_ wrote: »
When someone swallows a bat accidentally on a run or ride, I'm guessing. LMAO!!!
OK, who here runs by the Bracken Bat Cave outside San Antonio? It's an easy win ...0 -
I lamented about this the other day and didn't get an answer: I need someone to explain why there are called Canada Geese. Canadians are known for being friendly and polite. Geese are just a-holes and don't represent us Canucks AT ALL. Am confused.MissLaaber wrote: »_incogNEATo_ wrote: »MissLaaber wrote: »I stupidly run by the river every morning and every morning I am cursing myself because BUGS. I haven't swallowed any (yet) but getting them in your nose and eyeballs is enough for me, we also have the geese and ducks to contend with (who love to sit right in the middle of the trail....)
The geese by the river where I run are very territorial. They do not hesitate to snap. *kitten*...
Thankfully these Geese aren't at that point, the nests are closer to the river's edge but they sure do hiss at you. Buggers.
They are horrible! Whoever named them either was biased against Canadians or clearly didn't know the god awful creature's nature! Lol
0 -
MissLaaber wrote: »
I lamented about this the other day and didn't get an answer: I need someone to explain why there are called Canada Geese. Canadians are known for being friendly and polite. Geese are just a-holes and don't represent us Canucks AT ALL. Am confused.MissLaaber wrote: »_incogNEATo_ wrote: »MissLaaber wrote: »I stupidly run by the river every morning and every morning I am cursing myself because BUGS. I haven't swallowed any (yet) but getting them in your nose and eyeballs is enough for me, we also have the geese and ducks to contend with (who love to sit right in the middle of the trail....)
The geese by the river where I run are very territorial. They do not hesitate to snap. *kitten*...
Thankfully these Geese aren't at that point, the nests are closer to the river's edge but they sure do hiss at you. Buggers.
They are horrible! Whoever named them either was biased against Canadians or clearly didn't know the god awful creature's nature! Lol
Maybe the first ones were hunted in Canada, were considered tasty and named Canadian Geese after a Friendly Canadian showed them how to be cooked properly
0 -
The struggle is real. Although mine is more about the number of times stung in the mouth while riding my bike. Fortunately, it's only been once, but that was once too many. I wear sunglasses to keep the bugs out of my eyes and just hope that the bees are pollinating elsewhere when I ride.0
-
6.5 mile group run. Dozens of bugs collided with my face (yay swams) but only FOUR got in my mouth, and THREE were spit out! VICTORY! (And narrowly escaped the bug-in-the-eye!)0
-
Oh also not a running thing, but last night I found a 2 inch long weird bug thing that my dad thinks is a silver fish from the picture I sent him. It was just chilling on my wall, but above my bed which is NOT OK, so... I squished the poor not-so-little guy
0 -
Ugh. Silverfish. Related to cockroaches and just as pesky. They like damp areas, especially damp clothes and can eat little holes in your clothes. Hope it was a loner.0
-
WhatMeRunning wrote: »Ugh. Silverfish. Related to cockroaches and just as pesky. They like damp areas, especially damp clothes and can eat little holes in your clothes. Hope it was a loner.
Ick! I think he snuck in while I was closing my giant windows. I hope he was a loner... I don't want holes in my clothes! 0 -
Ick silverfish. We don't have cockroaches here but I think silverfish are almost as bad.WhatMeRunning wrote: »Ugh. Silverfish. Related to cockroaches and just as pesky. They like damp areas, especially damp clothes and can eat little holes in your clothes. Hope it was a loner.
0 -
We'll go with thatDesertGunR wrote: »MissLaaber wrote: »
I lamented about this the other day and didn't get an answer: I need someone to explain why there are called Canada Geese. Canadians are known for being friendly and polite. Geese are just a-holes and don't represent us Canucks AT ALL. Am confused.MissLaaber wrote: »_incogNEATo_ wrote: »MissLaaber wrote: »I stupidly run by the river every morning and every morning I am cursing myself because BUGS. I haven't swallowed any (yet) but getting them in your nose and eyeballs is enough for me, we also have the geese and ducks to contend with (who love to sit right in the middle of the trail....)
The geese by the river where I run are very territorial. They do not hesitate to snap. *kitten*...
Thankfully these Geese aren't at that point, the nests are closer to the river's edge but they sure do hiss at you. Buggers.
They are horrible! Whoever named them either was biased against Canadians or clearly didn't know the god awful creature's nature! Lol
Maybe the first ones were hunted in Canada, were considered tasty and named Canadian Geese after a Friendly Canadian showed them how to be cooked properly
Happy to see this thread still going strong. Very funny!
0 -
DesertGunR has the right spirit. Largest, grossest, wins. By popular vote.
Contest not available in Quebec. Must be 18 years or older. Stunt professionals at work, do not attempt these activities yourself. You did not inhale, right?
Dammit! Always excluded from contests!
P.S. Wow so many jokes in those 2 lines....
0 -
Doesn't seem to be a problem for me when running, but I regularly ingest airborne protein when on my bike. At least a few bugs per ride.
Then there was that bee that flew into my mouth as I was coming into T2 at a race once. That was not fun. Fortunately I spit it out before it stung me.
so... how are we supposed to log the bug calories?0 -
I feel so lucky that I've only inhaled one knat considering I run along a canal. My main problem is dogs trying to join in with my run. One nearly pulled a woman over0
-
I've cursed myself now haven't I!0
-
I'm currently ingesting aphids on a daily basis, both via my mouth and eyes, while cycling.0
-
@kmsoucy457 You search the database then click my food and then log it from there. Though for getting a protein boost it is far from my favorite way to achieve it. Another poster on here added a few more of our favorite flying ingest-able bugs to the database, just in case you swallow something other than a gnat. LMAO!
I'd much rather shoot and cook a Canadian Goose in order to help improve the relations with my North of the Border Friends. LoL0 -
kristinegift wrote: »Oh also not a running thing, but last night I found a 2 inch long weird bug thing that my dad thinks is a silver fish from the picture I sent him. It was just chilling on my wall, but above my bed which is NOT OK, so... I squished the poor not-so-little guy
2inches?! Urgh. Luckily I've only ever seen them about 1cm long here in the UK.0 -
@katalinax87 Can't log dogs here. It may work for you too when it comes to dogs. I have a couple on my biking route that are very aggressive, deep mean growls and hard charging. I slow down to almost a crawl, no eye contact and no talking to them. Once I slow down enough they don't seem to treat me like I am prey/food source or threat anymore and loose interest in me. By then they are still very close to me. I never take my attention off them until I am a few hundred yards further on. Only then do I return to pace. Fortunately, most of the dogs on my routes come up with an excited bark, follow along beside me a few yards away until they reach their property line, then kind of whimper as if their play buddy is leaving and then turn back towards home.0
-
DesertGunR wrote: »@katalinax87 Can't log dogs here. It may work for you too when it comes to dogs. I have a couple on my biking route that are very aggressive, deep mean growls and hard charging. I slow down to almost a crawl, no eye contact and no talking to them. Once I slow down enough they don't seem to treat me like I am prey/food source or threat anymore and loose interest in me. By then they are still very close to me. I never take my attention off them until I am a few hundred yards further on. Only then do I return to pace. Fortunately, most of the dogs on my routes come up with an excited bark, follow along beside me a few yards away until they reach their property line, then kind of whimper as if their play buddy is leaving and then turn back towards home.
Thanks for the advice. I've been made nervous a couple of times but it was nothing compared to the very girlie shreeking I pulled when a rat ran out in front of me! Hate rats!0 -
May 1 to May 15. 73:30
-
@katalinax87 You're welcome. I hope it helps. Just remember since you are running that may mean you will have to come to a complete stop. Also, breath deep, slow and go to your happy place. Keep total awareness of the dog. It may take some time before the dog moves on. Once you notice that it is moving away wait a bit, then a very slow walk to get a good distance away before starting to jog and returning to your run. If the dogs are always loose and aggressive like you say, I'd contact animal control for your area and see if they can trap them. Remember always better to be safe than sorry. Some dogs may not calm down. Don't blame the dog, it is the lack of training from their owner.0
-
Got back from a ride a little while ago. I think I rode through at least 3 gnat swarms. Either that or the first one really stuck with me. After the first mouthful near the top of my first big hill, hell if I know how many I gulped down. Kind of caught me off guard. I tried to do a better job on the other swarms since the lighting was just right and I was able to hold my breath as I breezed through them. Got a couple in my eyes despite sunglasses. Seemed to have a couple that no matter how many times I took the glasses off seemed to fly right back in.
Figure I'll log enough to get an extra 3g/4g of protein today. LoL.0 -
Just back from a nice trail run. Managed to avoid ingesting any bugs but had plenty stuck to my sweaty face and one up the nose. Not sure if it's just my imagination but I felt like it was wiggling up there for a while.0
-
-
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »Summertime in Alabama means I'll be running after the sun goes down (dusk-ish), so there is no need for sunglasses. However, a pair of clear safety glasses could prove useful. Maybe I should try to be conscientious of my mouth being open while I'm running, too.
Jen: Those poor, poor caterpillars
I lived in Alabama and would mt bike in the evening or am. Those dang night spiders would always be out and if I was the first on the trail I would always end up with one on my helmet. And yes, mt biking I have to wear glass of some sort or I will get a gnat in my eye and I have sucked in those tiny ones and about choked.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions