Running on the spot at red lights
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I remember reading an article years ago about how real runners only wear shorts, no matter how cold it is outside. This is the first time I've ever heard of the light stopping controversy.
I always stop at lights. I sometimes don't wear shorts. I'm half a real runner I suppose.
Do capris come close to shorts in the winter? I'd like to know where I stand with the real runners? I think I am now having an identity crisis at the moment.. hep me
We just don't stop for lights here and we run from the police.. We're runners for heaven sakes.
That's a very good question. Can one be 3/4 of a real runner?
Sorry. I'm afraid capris are worse. Either it's cold enough for full-length tights or it isn't. I don't make the rules.
Please post a link to this rule... What country is this as well?
And how about being short enough that the capris are full length? Post rule..
http://laurenmessiah.com/2015/06/why-you-should-never-wear-capri-pants/
Thank god I am NOT trying to make a fashion statement. I am so scared of the freaking fashion police!! eeeeewwwwwwww!
Fashion Police? Pffftttt! Run in place at a red light and the Running Police will get you.
I already said that we don't stop for red lights..0 -
I remember reading an article years ago about how real runners only wear shorts, no matter how cold it is outside. This is the first time I've ever heard of the light stopping controversy.
I always stop at lights. I sometimes don't wear shorts. I'm half a real runner I suppose.
Do capris come close to shorts in the winter? I'd like to know where I stand with the real runners? I think I am now having an identity crisis at the moment.. hep me
We just don't stop for lights here and we run from the police.. We're runners for heaven sakes.
That's a very good question. Can one be 3/4 of a real runner?
Sorry. I'm afraid capris are worse. Either it's cold enough for full-length tights or it isn't. I don't make the rules.
and all this time, I thought I was a real runner. 0 -
I just run through the red lights. Nothing gets your HR up like a game of Frogger!0
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brandiuntz wrote: »I remember reading an article years ago about how real runners only wear shorts, no matter how cold it is outside. This is the first time I've ever heard of the light stopping controversy.
I always stop at lights. I sometimes don't wear shorts. I'm half a real runner I suppose.
Do capris come close to shorts in the winter? I'd like to know where I stand with the real runners? I think I am now having an identity crisis at the moment.. hep me
We just don't stop for lights here and we run from the police.. We're runners for heaven sakes.
That's a very good question. Can one be 3/4 of a real runner?
Sorry. I'm afraid capris are worse. Either it's cold enough for full-length tights or it isn't. I don't make the rules. and all this time, I thought I was a real runner.
So where do you stand on skorts?0 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »brandiuntz wrote: »I remember reading an article years ago about how real runners only wear shorts, no matter how cold it is outside. This is the first time I've ever heard of the light stopping controversy.
I always stop at lights. I sometimes don't wear shorts. I'm half a real runner I suppose.
Do capris come close to shorts in the winter? I'd like to know where I stand with the real runners? I think I am now having an identity crisis at the moment.. hep me
We just don't stop for lights here and we run from the police.. We're runners for heaven sakes.
That's a very good question. Can one be 3/4 of a real runner?
Sorry. I'm afraid capris are worse. Either it's cold enough for full-length tights or it isn't. I don't make the rules. and all this time, I thought I was a real runner.
So where do you stand on skorts?
Just. NO.
I bet my refusal to wear anything related to skirts/dresses makes me an unfeminine fake runner. 0 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »brandiuntz wrote: »I remember reading an article years ago about how real runners only wear shorts, no matter how cold it is outside. This is the first time I've ever heard of the light stopping controversy.
I always stop at lights. I sometimes don't wear shorts. I'm half a real runner I suppose.
Do capris come close to shorts in the winter? I'd like to know where I stand with the real runners? I think I am now having an identity crisis at the moment.. hep me
We just don't stop for lights here and we run from the police.. We're runners for heaven sakes.
That's a very good question. Can one be 3/4 of a real runner?
Sorry. I'm afraid capris are worse. Either it's cold enough for full-length tights or it isn't. I don't make the rules. and all this time, I thought I was a real runner.
So where do you stand on skorts?
Once I get them off of her, I'll stand on them anyway I please!
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I don't stop, I play frogger.
Do what you do.
Lol - I do the same thing
Actually, I try to time my pace with the light. So I might start slowing down or speeding up to make the light. I don't necessarily wait for a green light and will go as long as the traffic is clear enough to make it across. If I must stop, I stop. I don't jog in place cause it makes me think of Sheldon on the big bang theory when he decides to be healthy and exercise.0 -
BrianSharpe wrote: »Next people will start bad mouthing......
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OMG what the feck are them things????0 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »BrianSharpe wrote: »Next people will start bad mouthing......
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OMG what the feck are them things????
A way to keep podiatrists busy.0 -
OP it's because once the light turns green, you hop back in your car, start it and take off people get upset at this0
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tiny_clanger wrote: »Anyway - why is it so frowned upon??
Because it's pretty dang 'ghey'!
Do you see people walking in place, or a bicyclist doing a track stand and pedaling backwards while waiting for the light to change?0 -
jofjltncb6 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »The worst crossing for me is 2 lanes each way, and invariably the lane closest to me will stop for me and wave me across, without considering what the next lane is doing - which isn't stopping!
Or when one car stops but you see a car quickly approaching them from behind showing no signs of stopping so you're reluctant to step into the path of the impending collision.
Been there, done that too late. I don't recommend it.
I always thought "real" runners bounced at red lights. I'm so confused. In my book, red lights are a legit reason to stop. I curse at the green lights, I need a break.0 -
It all has to do with heart rate. Running elevates the heart rate. Some people don't realize that resting at a light for a few seconds isn't enough to lower the heart rate noticeably, so they jog in place to maintain it. I only have a couple routes that takes me through lights so it is mostly a non-issue. I choose my routes specifically to have no lights. But when I come to one, I rest.
The reason I hate lights has to do with GPS issues. When I'm stopped at a light, my GPS calculates that into my pace, making it appear much slower than it actually is. And coming to a light while doing fartleks can mess up a whole running session.0 -
filovirus76 wrote: »
The reason I hate lights has to do with GPS issues. When I'm stopped at a light, my GPS calculates that into my pace, making it appear much slower than it actually is. And coming to a light while doing fartleks can mess up a whole running session.
My GPS lets me stop it at lights.
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RUN_LIFT_EAT wrote: »filovirus76 wrote: »
The reason I hate lights has to do with GPS issues. When I'm stopped at a light, my GPS calculates that into my pace, making it appear much slower than it actually is. And coming to a light while doing fartleks can mess up a whole running session.
My GPS lets me stop it at lights.
What program do you use? I've been using MiCoach for years and it doesn't have that build in. Lately I've been using my Garmin that I can stop manually, but my routes are so ingrained I don't see a need to change them.0 -
I'm one of those obnoxious people who bounces around between tracks in bodyattack classes, so of course I can't keep still at lights. I don't jog in place though, I just tend to bounce or pace in circles or something. Once I get my momentum going I don't like stopping...0
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brandiuntz wrote: » and all this time, I thought I was a real runner.
Yeah, I know. Me too. Sorry. I was so confused by all of the one million threads saying 'can I call myself a real runner?' (why wouldn't you? why does it matter what you call yourself?) that I wrote a secret giant rulebook because it seemed like 'do you do running or not?' wasn't enough for most people. I actually wore capris the other day so have had to disqualify myself.
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filovirus76 wrote: »RUN_LIFT_EAT wrote: »filovirus76 wrote: »
The reason I hate lights has to do with GPS issues. When I'm stopped at a light, my GPS calculates that into my pace, making it appear much slower than it actually is. And coming to a light while doing fartleks can mess up a whole running session.
My GPS lets me stop it at lights.
What program do you use? I've been using MiCoach for years and it doesn't have that build in. Lately I've been using my Garmin that I can stop manually, but my routes are so ingrained I don't see a need to change them.
Depending on the Garmin model, it should have an 'autopause' feature you can turn on, that will automatically stop when you stop.
Not sure if real runners use autopause or not though, I'll have to get a ruling from the judge.0 -
I'm one of those obnoxious people who bounces around between tracks in bodyattack classes, so of course I can't keep still at lights. I don't jog in place though, I just tend to bounce or pace in circles or something. Once I get my momentum going I don't like stopping...
and here i thought i was the only weirdo who paced in circles0 -
squishprincess wrote: »I'm one of those obnoxious people who bounces around between tracks in bodyattack classes, so of course I can't keep still at lights. I don't jog in place though, I just tend to bounce or pace in circles or something. Once I get my momentum going I don't like stopping...
and here i thought i was the only weirdo who paced in circles
Aww, we're weird public behaviour twins0 -
squishprincess wrote: »I'm one of those obnoxious people who bounces around between tracks in bodyattack classes, so of course I can't keep still at lights. I don't jog in place though, I just tend to bounce or pace in circles or something. Once I get my momentum going I don't like stopping...
and here i thought i was the only weirdo who paced in circles
Aww, we're weird public behaviour twins
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ThickMcRunFast wrote: »filovirus76 wrote: »RUN_LIFT_EAT wrote: »filovirus76 wrote: »
The reason I hate lights has to do with GPS issues. When I'm stopped at a light, my GPS calculates that into my pace, making it appear much slower than it actually is. And coming to a light while doing fartleks can mess up a whole running session.
My GPS lets me stop it at lights.
What program do you use? I've been using MiCoach for years and it doesn't have that build in. Lately I've been using my Garmin that I can stop manually, but my routes are so ingrained I don't see a need to change them.
Depending on the Garmin model, it should have an 'autopause' feature you can turn on, that will automatically stop when you stop.
Not sure if real runners use autopause or not though, I'll have to get a ruling from the judge.
I use it... I'm probably not a real runner....0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »ThickMcRunFast wrote: »filovirus76 wrote: »RUN_LIFT_EAT wrote: »filovirus76 wrote: »
The reason I hate lights has to do with GPS issues. When I'm stopped at a light, my GPS calculates that into my pace, making it appear much slower than it actually is. And coming to a light while doing fartleks can mess up a whole running session.
My GPS lets me stop it at lights.
What program do you use? I've been using MiCoach for years and it doesn't have that build in. Lately I've been using my Garmin that I can stop manually, but my routes are so ingrained I don't see a need to change them.
Depending on the Garmin model, it should have an 'autopause' feature you can turn on, that will automatically stop when you stop.
Not sure if real runners use autopause or not though, I'll have to get a ruling from the judge.
I use it... I'm probably not a real runner....
Me too, but I don't wear shorts over my tights so I think I'm still ok.......0 -
I've realised I'm not a real runner either after someone on another thread once said you have to have needed a mid-run poo to count.
I do use autopause though. But - pro tip, folks - never in a race. Because if you lose GPS signal briefly it can mess up your splits and you think you are on for a PR but actually you're not.0 -
I stopped at a red light on my run this morning. A guy wearing tights ran by and into the intersection.
I shouted "J'ACCUSE!" at him, but he just looked bewildered.0 -
OK now I'm really confused. I don't wear Vibrams, capris, or skorts. I don't jig about at red lights, but that's usually because I'm clinging to the lamppost trying not to barf. However, I do wear shorts over my compression pants. So am I a real runner or not?0
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I've realised I'm not a real runner either after someone on another thread once said you have to have needed a mid-run poo to count.
I do use autopause though. But - pro tip, folks - never in a race. Because if you lose GPS signal briefly it can mess up your splits and you think you are on for a PR but actually you're not.
I have different Activity Profiles for races. I set the autopause for each profile so I don't don't have to remember to change the settings (at least it s possible on the Forerunner 630 - not sure about other models).0 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »OK now I'm really confused. I don't wear Vibrams, capris, or skorts. I don't jig about at red lights, but that's usually because I'm clinging to the lamppost trying not to barf. However, I do wear shorts over my compression pants. So am I a real runner or not?
difficult..
have you ever worn a tutu at a race?0 -
I didnt even run in place lol I'd just run up and down street/sidewalk until I could cross lol0
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