Share your running peeves
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When spotify is just not playing the right songs! I kept skipping tracks yesterday because I just wasn't "feeling" any of them, and we all know that when the right song comes on towards the end of your run, it's magic.4
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Definitely, mean dogs or unleashed dogs. I was attacked by two dogs while running about 5 years ago, and it was a terrifying experience. I had to run and barricade myself behind someone's screen door, and the dogs would NOT go away. They kept aggressively barking at me. There was no way I could escape so I had to call the police.
And just the other day, my fiance and I were running around our neighborhood (different neighborhood from the time I was bitten), and a pit bull approached us from around the corner. Luckily, he wasn't aggressive and the owner came around the corner a minute late, but come ON. Leash your d*** dogs. I understand they are so sweet and loving to you, but they don't know me so don't expect the same outcome with strangers. Some owners are so irresponsible.
Ok, that felt good to vent.
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Ditto to the loose dogs...I've actually had people say "it's ok hes nice" as he is jumping on me and following me and nipping at my heals... it is crazy ...I dont care if he is nice...he is slowing down my time and is a tripping hazard on an already rocky steep trail.3
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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).
lol
I'm not here to make friends. I find people who try to interact with me when working out aggravating.
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BasedGawd412 wrote: »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).
lol
I'm not here to make friends. I find people who try to interact with me when working out aggravating.
Agreed. Let me run in peace.2 -
Oh my here we go!
If you bike on a running trail please give me a heads up before you come flying past me. A quick "on your left!" is all I need and if I don't hear you because I've got my music too loud then that makes ME the *kitten*.
Long runs sometimes require you bring water or gels, its great to be prepared but keep your friggin trash!
If you are walking your dog clean up the poop!
Realizing at mile marker 2 that you forgot to hit "Go" on the garmin.
Best running advice I ever got "Never trust a fart after mile 5"2 -
A simple wave or a nod to me is a recognition that we are both out here getting to our goals and a little extra motivation to keep running so if you want to wave and or nod at me as we pass feel free.2
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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.3
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Sunshine_And_Sand wrote: »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!
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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.
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Sunshine_And_Sand wrote: »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.1 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Sunshine_And_Sand wrote: »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! 1 -
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.2
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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.0 -
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How to you make like look cute in an evening gown?2 -
amorfati601070 wrote: »
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.0 -
My legs' general unwillingness to keep carrying me.0
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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.1
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people who think its fun to have a "you're almost there" sign at mile 2 of a marathon2
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samtarlyonadiet wrote: »
Oh look, my type0 -
alywei3773 wrote: »samtarlyonadiet wrote: »
Oh look, my type
Pillsbury dough-like boys? Sign me up1 -
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.0 -
Comments from lazy people on patios about how bad running is for my knees.
Other runners that spit and snot rocket constantly.
People that run too close to me Jen we run side by side... close is nice for chatting, but please stop elbowing me!
I love running, none of these things are actually a big deal, but I wanted to join the fun!
Oh, and when I think I’m flying and my pace is way slower than I thought! Lol1 -
Exercise-Induced Urticaria0
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I've decided I loathe running in suburbia on the cement sidewalks. Gimme a treadmill or soft forest trail in the shade, please1
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