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Why don't people like runners now?

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Bog · 11/12/2022 15:22

I'm sometimes fortunate to be able to go for a run in the evenings as some me time from working and being a dad to my son.
I remember in lockdown and before my son was born when my wife and I would go running, the torrent of abuse we would get from others. Things like run in the road or get away from me/ don't breath on me.
I figured since that ship has sailed I would restart as my wife wanted me to be healthy and fit for our son ( my diet is/was pretty much beige and crisps lol).
Yet still, the comments. It was a bit icy on the road so I didn't feel safe running there and don't anyway as I'm not a car. So I'm running on the pavement and I'm still getting the glares and tuts, even had one woman whip out her mask.
Then it's the deliberate not moving. Is it such a crime to want to have a run?
I feel I'm on the same hate level as a cyclist. Unless there was a running lane that would be handy.
I can't afford or have space for a treadmill or to go to the gym but why am I being punished? People are baffling at the best of times.

OP posts:
RobertaFirmino · 16/12/2022 00:38

Userg1234 · 15/12/2022 22:37

Because

  1. you bang on about how fit and healthy you are but you are fucking up your knees and ankles
  2. you run straight at people and expect them to move aside
  3. you droplet sweat everywhere
  4. you only run when it's 110f never when it'.s raining
  5. You like many cyclists lately only wear dark clothing so your invisible most of the time
  6. you run in the fucking road for no fucling reason meaning I have to swerve around especially when one of you cunts suddenly jumps into the road

You should try outdoor exercise yourself, it might improve your mood.

nalabae · 16/12/2022 03:55

Not bothered by runners but you can run in the road instead of me moving since I have two big dogs.
just be considerate of others

Athenen0ctua · 16/12/2022 06:37

@lieselotte I mean the runners are not crossing at the junction, they are running across the side road a few metres back from the junction where the dropped kerb is. So I would stop anyway but they are running where I would normally come to a stop. They are coming out of nowhere as they are not following the highway code and stopping and looking before walking across. I am not approaching fast either. Should I stop and check the pavements before every dropped kerb then stop again at the intersection lìke I am exiting a driveway? Interested if this is what they teach in lessons now?

Exhausteddog · 16/12/2022 08:23

nalabae · 16/12/2022 03:55

Not bothered by runners but you can run in the road instead of me moving since I have two big dogs.
just be considerate of others

This seems slightly contradictory to me...

xogossipgirlxo · 16/12/2022 09:22

I'm not bothered by 99% of them, but those who basically make you jump of their way, because they're so important they can't move and won't even thank you for it, are annoying ones.

Ncgirlseriously · 16/12/2022 09:27

I don’t dislike runners, but they often make me jump. I’m hard of hearing, so I quite often don’t realise they’re there until they pass me if they’re coming from behind.

Now I’m worried those runners have all put me in the “people who don’t move out of the way” category. 😂

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