[News] Jogging idiots disengaging their brains!

[Palacefinder General]

Good to see the usual levels of unwarranted, irrational hysteria and OUTRAGE! on here are through the roof as per usual.

 

[BN9 BHA]

If you think I'm spending my evening choosing between the Social Distancing thread, Official Running thread, Exercise thread and Coronavirus c*** thread because someone wants five minutes of look at me attention you've got another thing coming.

The point was there are literally FOUR other threads where this would have fitted, but none of which are the same as each other

Fair play, I definitely wouldn't have seen this thread if you moved it to the running or exercise threads.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Fair play, I definitely wouldn't have seen this thread if you moved it to the running or exercise threads.

And yet the OP could have received a reply and advice from a group of people who are trying to exercise considerately and have been out and about doing it long before CV19. But, yeah, a fraction of the attention.

 

[banjo]

I’ve found most people to be very courteous whilst out for a walk. Keeping a respectful 2m gap, and a friendly hello.

 

[BN9 BHA]

I’ve found most people to be very courteous whilst out for a walk. Keeping a respectful 2m gap, and a friendly hello.

I've found most people to be very courteous whilst out for a walk, keeping a respectful 10M gap when I'm with my Rottweilers.

 

[afcb]

A & E probably filling up with achilles, shinsplints and knee Injuries as we speak.

I've never seen anything like it.

 

[BN9 BHA]

And yet the OP could have received a reply and advice from a group of people who are trying to exercise considerately and have been out and about doing it long before CV19. But, yeah, a fraction of the attention.

Would have made interesting reading if he had posted on the official running thread, a bit like going on the cycling thread and telling them they should have road tax.

 

[kevo]

Unfortunately a lot of the joggers think social distancing doesn't apply to them. Had similar experiences to the ones recounted here.

 

[dazzer6666]

Have run virtually every day since lockdown, not had any issues with walkers or other runners (although both are capable of being twats - it’s people that are stupid, they’re not defied by their hobbies). Everyone I’ve encountered has been courteous, I’ve gone out of my way to give people a wide berth, have stopped to let people pass on narrower tracks and had people do the same for me.

The gym-bunnies who have had to take up running because their place of worship and selfie-taking are closed are easy to spot. Will have some or all of shiny white trainers, enormous Beats headphones, World Gym-type clothing and a phone in their hand.

 

[Butch Willykins]

it’s people that are stupid, they’re not defied by their hobbies

100% this. I run most days and have witnessed textbook examples of bellcheesery by runners, cyclists and walkers, however the vast majority of people are being courteous and considerate.

 

[METALMICKY]

courteous and considerate.

And here we have it in a nutshell. This is all I asked for today and we should ask from each other during these horrible times.

 

[portslade seagull]

Reminds me of the pricks all geared up on their carbon bikes who tear along the seafront like they're at the Velodrome.

Had a Group go past me and the wife. So much for self isolation

 

[LamieRobertson]

I've found most people to be very courteous whilst out for a walk, keeping a respectful 10M gap when I'm with my Rottweilers.

I’ve found the same when I use my chainsaw...mind you ive not taken it for a walk recently

 

[BN9 BHA]

I’ve found the same when I use my chainsaw...mind you ive not taken it for a walk recently

It may keep the joggers away

 

[Baldseagull]

As car drivers, you get used to tw*ts not thanking you for letting them pass or out of a junction. Now handbags between walkers, joggers and cyclists.

Never a dull moment in Blighty.

As a motorist, I usually just say quietly, "you're welcome... ********!" and the ire passes, I think best not to employ this method on the pavements though.

 

[Baldseagull]

The Solution.

 

[Hampster Gull]

I recommend carrying a six foot long pointed stick at all times.

If that doesn't work, you could always merge the threads

There was an old lady on Hampstead Heath who did exactly that, waving it around with a red flag on the end of it. One guy got too close and got a bash

 

[Saunders]

A & E probably filling up with achilles, shinsplints and knee Injuries as we speak.

I've never seen anything like it.

People surprised at all the extra runners etc. It is almost as if all sporting clubs and gyms are closed.

 

[Madafwo]

I had this today on the Downs on the trail between Cisssbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring, with a family (presumably) of four stretched right across the trail. They were going the same way as me, so couldn't see me coming.

As I approached I gave a "beep beep" (I was mulling what to say to catch their attention, and this was the best I could come up with). They turned and it all became a bit Runaround as they quickly tried to stand aside, but chose different sides. I slowed whilst this played out, they came to a consensus, and I passed with a cheery "thanks!"

I had something similar while riding towards the Amex, except it was a couple and they were walking towards me as I approached. They duly moved together, to one side, however decided that the best place to stand would be on the side of the path that I was riding on.

They still got a smile and a nod out of me but as I was riding past I couldn't help but think there could have been a better option.

 

[junior]

You're not going to catch Coronavirus from someone running past you you melts.