Joggers are Idiots

[Apathetic Lurker]

WTF is it with joggers? Anybody who lives in Buffalo ran into that little storm we had this afternoon. Coming back down Mckinley in South Buffalo, cars spinning out, near whiteouts in some spots, slush etc etc I saw %$#%$ joggers . WTF !! get off the F------ road you morons! Use A Damn treadmill in a gym! The roads were bad enough without braindead, narcoleptic, sludge taking up road space in their designer rubber suits!

Sorry for my rant

[TargetPractice6]

I like jogging.

[stevew]

funny that someone named "TargetPractice" would post in a thread about joggers.

[Cringer]

I jog in a jockstrap and shoes only, so unless I want to be arrested it has to be on a treadmill

[Apathetic Lurker]

I like jogging.

you live in kentucky.....i once lived in kentucky..... big difference from the snow belt if you are a jogger

[Eaglesfan27]

I have no clue if this is the original thread or another parody thread.

[Raiders Army]

Joggers are idiots. They should be running.

Oh, and I'm a fairweather runner. I run inside if it's snowy, cold, rainy, or windy. I only run outside under optimum conditions.

[Raiders Army]

dola, and I think this is the original pariodied thread.

[Apathetic Lurker]

I have no clue if this is the original thread or another parody thread.

This is my actual original rant about idiots who are joggers or vice versa...

Raiders.. I have no problem with your your kind of jogger...you seem to have brains

[Subby]

I think I would rather run in a snow storm in Buffalo than run on a treadmill.

Running outside is one of life's great pleasures.

[Marc Vaughan]

I think I would rather run in a snow storm in Buffalo than run on a treadmill.

Running outside is one of life's great pleasures.

I prefer a tread mill ... reasoning being that when I'm knackered and give up I'm still the same distance from my car as when I started out ;)

[JonInMiddleGA]

Idiotic joggers are passe.
They've been replaced here by even bigger idiots on bicycles.

[RPI-Fan]

Look asshole, there is no law that says cars have the exclusive right to the road. If you can't handle slowing down enough to provide a safe space for cars AND joggers you're the one who should get off the damn road.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Look asshole, there is no law that says cars have the exclusive right to the road. If you can't handle slowing down enough to provide a safe space for cars AND joggers you're the one who should get off the damn road.

Actually, most jurisdictions do have some laws concerning creating a traffic hazard and/or a hazard to public safety. As well as laws concerning being a public nuisance.

Damn cyclists, as well as their forefathers the idiotic joggers, ought to be regulated the same way as the deer population: Legal hunting within certain limits.

[Philliesfan980]

Love to jog outside, yet I only do so on sidewalks.

[Subby]

Actually, most jurisdictions do have some laws concerning creating a traffic hazard and/or a hazard to public safety. As well as laws concerning being a public nuisance.

Damn cyclists, as well as their forefathers the idiotic joggers, ought to be regulated the same way as the deer population: Legal hunting within certain limits.
If you ever give up smoking you should try one or the other. If you do it regularly for a year and get in shape I bet you would be a million times less miserable.

[Subby]

dola

And I say that without any malice intended. My statement completely applied to me a while back, except replace smoking with overeating...

[Subby]

Hey I can't stop posting!

Show cars respect when you are on the road and you'll likely be accorded the same.

[JonInMiddleGA]

And I say that without any malice intended.

And, likewise without any malice intended, if you ever see me running please call 911. It means something very dangerous is chasing me and I'm in fear of my life.

With the exception of camping, I really can't think of any activity less appealing than running when it isn't necessary.

edit to clarify: And I would have said the same before I ever started smoking, much less now.

[billethius]

Running in the snow is a lot of fun. Same with the rain as long as it's warm out. But rain in the cold and/or wind, and I'm running on a treadmill.

I've never had any problems with cars when biking. Of course, I've always lived in a pretty biker-friendly area and always ride in a lawful manner. I used to bike exclusively in a very rich area, so I wouldn't have minded being hit by some jackass in a lexus suv.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Show cars respect when you are on the road and you'll likely be accorded the same.

+1

[billethius]

And, likewise without any malice intended, if you ever see me running please call 911. It means something very dangerous is chasing me and I'm in fear of my life.

With the exception of camping, I really can't think of any activity less appealing than running when it isn't necessary.

I used to be like that. I absolutely hated running and would refuse to do it under any circumstances. But I started because I had to do something to stay in shape after finishing college, and I've found that the more I do it, the more I like it. Which is good, as otherwise I'd be fat and out of shape like most of the rest of the country.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I used to be like that. I absolutely hated running and would refuse to do it under any circumstances. But I started because I had to do something to stay in shape after finishing college, and I've found that the more I do it, the more I like it. Which is good, as otherwise I'd be fat and out of shape like most of the rest of the country.

See, I don't find being outside any more than necessary the least bit appealing.

Treadmill for conditioning/health purposes, okay, that I might be able to make some sense of but this whole jogging thing? It's genuinely bewildering to me.

[billethius]

Hey I can't stop posting!

Show cars respect when you are on the road and you'll likely be accorded the same.

For most drivers all this actually means is 'don't ride on the same road that I'm driving on.' My grandfather goes on a rant about this all the time, and every time I have to remind him that he might as well shut up since he's not going to get any sympathy from me because I ride quite a bit during the summer.

Half the problems are caused by idiot drivers who aren't aware that bikes take up very little space - especially if they're already in a bike lane - and it's damn easy to pass them. So instead they sit behind you and cause a huge backup.

[JonInMiddleGA]

For most drivers all this actually means is 'don't ride on the same road that I'm driving on.'

I can't speak for "most" but for me it means:
Obey the same general laws & rules that the rest of us have to follow. Don't ride four abreast to create a traffic tieup. Don't swerve between cars at lights & stop signs. Don't try to be Evel Knievel. Don't pretend you're bulletproof & blame everyone else when you discover otherwise. Basically, don't be a complete asshat.

Unfortunately, that seems to be doable by about 1% of all Athens-area residents who bicycle on the highway. The other 99% I'd really like to see tied across hoods like a 12 point buck on opening day of deer season.

[Philliesfan980]

See, I don't find being outside any more than necessary the least bit appealing.

Treadmill for conditioning/health purposes, okay, that I might be able to make some sense of but this whole jogging thing? It's genuinely bewildering to me.

It's strange, because I used to feel the same way. And for the first two/three weeks, you'll ask yourself why you're bothering with this, because you'll feel like hell afterwards. But after that, you'll notice that you feel so much better and have a lot more energy.

I'm not saying it's for everyone, but I don't think anyone can argue with the benefits of running. If you don't want to do it, that's fine, but don't be critical of others doing it, and others shouldn't be critical of you being a fat slob.

[JonInMiddleGA]

It's strange, because I used to feel the same way. And for the first two/three weeks, you'll ask yourself why you're bothering with this, because you'll feel like hell afterwards. But after that, you'll notice that you feel so much better and have a lot more energy.

Just out of curiosity, did you actually read what you quoted? I went out of my way to point out a possible scenario where I could make sense of it.
I specifically highlighted the part I found most distasteful & stupifying, which had little to do with the running part & more to do with the location part.

and others shouldn't be critical of you being a fat slob.
I'd have a pretty good chuckle at anyone who went that route with me.
I'll turn 41 next month & weigh less now than I did when I got out of high school. And my weight hasn't fluctuated more than five pounds in either direction in the past 20+ years. And 170 pounds at 6'0" doesn't qualify as "fat" unless you're Kate Moss. So how about instead of running around like a hyperactive preschooler you take a couple of minutes to shine up your condescending tone real nice. That'll make it a little easier when you shove it up your ass.

[Philliesfan980]

Go fuck youself you chain smoking piece of shit. I realize that I'm going in the box for this, and I don't really give a fuck.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Go fuck youself.

Makes more sense than running around outside.

BTW, who the hell are you & how do you have 2k posts?
Hattricker or something?

edit to add: I wouldn't worry too much about getting boxed for this. People can usually say pretty much whatever they want to me & it's deemed okay by TPTB.

[Logan]

Interesting development.

[st.cronin]

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[JonInMiddleGA]

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[Lathum]

wow, I agree with JIMG minus the human carnage of course.

My neighborhood is a trendy, yuppie type (Hyde Park for those of you familiar with Cincinnati) and there are health nuts everywhere. We have these packs of bike riders that take up the whole road in groups of 6-15 people. It is annoying when they feel like they own the road. I would rather be stuck behind a school bus.

And I'm not sure why Philliesfan lost it, last I checked calling someone a fat slob is instigating.

[Jas_lov]

I like jogging outside. It's refreshing and makes me feel good. I also hate joggers and bikers who clog up the road and make me slow down, so I usually jog on these things called sidewalks. I don't know if anybody has heard of them, but you can run on them and not disturb the cars on the road. Everybody wins.

[Subby]

The problem with sidewalks is that they are a terrible place to run. I guess if you run once a week or run slower than jaba the hut it's okay, but they are harder than most roads and the cumulative impact of striking such a hard surface often leads to injury.

[Jas_lov]

I've been running on sidewalks for years and have never once had an injury. Everyone here runs on the nice new sidewalks they built alongside the roads. That's what they're there for.

[Calis]

Sidewalks are horrible imo.

I get hideous shin splints running on sidewalks for anything more than about a minute or two.

I usually try for grass when I can, but options are pretty limited for that, so it's roads. I pick roads that are in residential areas and almost no traffic so I never have any problems, but I know this option isn't available to everyone.

I always kind of respected the people who are dedicated enough to go running in terrible conditions. I love it, but when the wind is going in here and it's freezing out I'm sure as hell not going, but I see people slogging away out there.

It does bug me sometime when people run down major thoroughfares on the shoulder. It's extremely dangerous, annoying, and there's TONS of options around here. I don't get that. I have a hard time getting to enraged by someone exercising though, unless I thought they were intentionally being aggravating.

[sooner333]

Why would sidewalks be worse than roads?

Also, why can't people on bikes realize that they have the same rules of the road as cars. I don't mind bikes really, until they are running stop signs and stoplights.

[st.cronin]

Sidewalks and roads, for the most part, are not designed with joggers in mind. I can't really run at all anymore, but when I did I always sought out either a beach or a little league field.

[Apathetic Lurker]

Look asshole, there is no law that says cars have the exclusive right to the road. If you can't handle slowing down enough to provide a safe space for cars AND joggers you're the one who should get off the damn road.


Ooohh.. never been called an asshole here before! Read my damn post. Snowstorm+whiteouts= very bad conditions. figured someone from NY could figure that part out. Its dangerous out there in those conditions without having to worry about idiots clogging up narrow streets as is.I have no problem with joggers in nice weather but what gives you the fucking right to be out slipping and sliding in near blizzard conditions? Wait till it friggin dies down and its NOT rush hour if you need to drag your ass out.

EDIT:
Oh and if you absolutely positively insist on going out there don't get pissed off if I splash you with couple hundred gallons of sludge as I drive buy in my 30 ton bus....Your ass can get out of the way... I need to stay within the lines.

[DaddyTorgo]

Why would sidewalks be worse than roads?

Also, why can't people on bikes realize that they have the same rules of the road as cars. I don't mind bikes really, until they are running stop signs and stoplights.

+1

if I have a chance I always roll down the window and yell at those people

[Racer]

There is nothing wrong with running on the road. I do it all the time.

Running in the snow is a lot of fun. Same with the rain as long as it's warm out. But rain in the cold and/or wind, and I'm running on a treadmill.



+1.


The problem with sidewalks is that they are a terrible place to run. I guess if you run once a week or run slower than jaba the hut it's okay, but they are harder than most roads and the cumulative impact of striking such a hard surface often leads to injury.

+1. Roads are much better to run on sidewalks. Also, during the winter months, sidewalks often have ice on them whereas roads do not.

[Racer]

Dola, there is nothing wrong with running on the road as long as you're obeying traffic laws. That means looking both ways before crossing an intersection, running against traffic, and running on the side of the road.

[Oilers9911]

Wow, who would have thought that a post about jogging would fire up tensions so much around here? That having been said, I am a jogger and run on the road and rarely have had an issue with drivers. However, I do tend to not run outdoors in inclement weather. Also, there are a great deal more idiot drivers than idiot joggers.

[Apathetic Lurker]

Wow, who would have thought that a post about jogging would fire up tensions so much around here? That having been said, I am a jogger and run on the road and rarely have had an issue with drivers. However, I do tend to not run outdoors in inclement weather. Also, there are a great deal more idiot drivers than idiot joggers.

that may be true but I have yet to hit or bump into a single jogger in my 20+ years of driving....Joggers running into my car at red lights? Their record? not so good...

[Subby]

I've been running on sidewalks for years and have never once had an injury. Everyone here runs on the nice new sidewalks they built alongside the roads. That's what they're there for.
I don't know what to tell you. I'm glad your singular personal experience has been so positive, but for a lot of other folks, that just isn't the case.

Sidewalks are normally made out of concrete, which is a much harder surface than asphalt. Roads are supposed to be able to have "give" so that they can shrink and expand from the weather. It's just a better running surface.

Obviously a dirt or grass trail is the most desirable surface, but few of us are fortunate enough to have that kind of access.

I will say that someone running in snow on a busy road is being a) selfish and b) extrememly careless.

[Racer]

I will say that someone running in snow on a busy road is being a) selfish and b) extrememly careless.

I agree running on a busy road when road conditions are poor is stupid. It's a good way to get killed. That being said, I don't think there is anything wrong with running on side roads during bad weather or running on a main road on a normal day.

[Mustang]

but few of us are fortunate enough to have that kind of access.


Sounds like a personal problem, why don't you MOVE!!!1!1!



Eh, don't really mean that, but just going with the spirit of the thread. :p :D

[JonInMiddleGA]

Wow, who would have thought that a post about jogging would fire up tensions so much around here?

Kind of predictable really.

Same thing in today's online edition (http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/running/entries/2008/03/07/running_on_the_wrong_side_of_t.html)of the Atlanta newspaper, which started with the subject of running against traffic.

[damnMikeBrown]

Actually, most jurisdictions do have some laws concerning creating a traffic hazard and/or a hazard to public safety. As well as laws concerning being a public nuisance.

Damn cyclists, as well as their forefathers the idiotic joggers, ought to be regulated the same way as the deer population: Legal hunting within certain limits.

It's people like you (or more precisely attitudes such as the one you display here) that used to put MY life in jeopardy on a daily basis when I rode my bike. One of my pure joys was when some fat ass in their 3ton car would actually get out after threatening my life with a lethal weapon. Funny thing, the police were always on my side.

Stop signs are natures way of culling morons who think they can act any way they please simply because they are behind a wheel, and don't think that a trained cyclist can catch up to them doing 35mph+. Something about other people so wantonly taking my life in their hands with no thought or concern that provides a compelling motivation to catch up to them. . .

[JonInMiddleGA]

It's people like you (or more precisely attitudes such as the one you display here) that used to put MY life in jeopardy on a daily basis when I rode my bike.

If you routinely rode like the morons in either area I've lived in for the past two decades, you did more to put your life in jeopardy than I ever could. Call it Darwin's Law. And I really can't shed tears over their demise.

The number of cyclists I see on a weekly basis who obey the simple traffic laws that apply is a single digit percentage. Oddly enough (considering this is a college town) the older the cyclist the less chance they'll ride lawfully. Then again, I don't see many older cyclists. Darwin's Law again I guess.

[Raiders Army]

I also like running on a treadmill to keep a pace. I suck at maintaining a good pace over three miles. If I'm running four or more miles, it's almost like I'm running fartleks.

[TCY Junkie]

Most joggers and cyclists around here stay to the neighborhood streets, but there are a few crazy ones that go one the main road. Why are they crazy?
Because many drivers give them very little room and make it very dangerous. I usually change lanes or give them the most room I can. Not only because I respect human life but if I hit one my skin is way too soft for prison life.

[BishopMVP]

Wow, I love how out of hand this thread got. As someone who runs/bikes a lot and hates joggers/bikers when I drive a few points.

- Treadmills suck. They mess up your knees and you have to set them to like a sub-6 mile to do anything, at which point half of them start catching or skipping.
- Stay single file (bikers especially). I don't care if you want to talk to your friend, it's a road, respect the cars that are driving. I'm lucky enough to live near rural-ish areas (actually the North Bridge, where we started this country, which provides a nice pick me up in the last mile) but if you're running where cars are, avoid them.
- If it's bad weather, as a driver realize no one shovels their sidewalks and they are covered in puddles/icy as shit.
- If there is one group I despise it's the people "running" at about a 12-14 minute/mile pace. Run or walk, choose a side. And pick up those knees.

Oh, also random question for my southern brethren - do people stretch down there? I spent a couple weeks in Florida last winter, and I swear, no one there at the gyms would stretch at all. I realize I'm used to going running at 7am when it's 20 degrees out and I'm more likely to pull muscles, but does it not even enter peoples heads down there?