Completely irresponsible Runner in Silver Spring!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP stick to sidewalks.

As a runner, I'm avoiding sidewalks but understand that a lot of people are you in their neighborhoods walking. That's great, I respect that.

But you KNOW trails are where runners are. Don't go on them if you know this. And certainly do not expect sympathy if you're waking side by side instead of single file. If you expect others to make changes, then you have to do the same. Or one of you walks fully off the trail, on the right.

Runners: STAY OFF OUR PATHS. you don’t freaking own them.

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No one owns them. But, only one of us is bothered right now.

Not even sure which argument you are making? Maybe try again, sorry.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Were you and your husband walking side by side? When you do that, you reduce the ability for others to pass you with added distance.

Walk single file next time, OP.

This. If you were walking side by side versus single file, you had it coming.

Nope. We all need to adapt. No one has the right to barrel through, and a couple side by side is not blocking a path.

Except you. You don't want to adapt by walking single file. You're special and different, we get it.

Notice how for others, the standard is "stay six feet away!" but for OP, (or whomever made that post) it is "couples are not blocking the path." Lovely.

You are in your house with your spouse basically all day - talk then. Walk single file on the paths or sidewalks.

Again, ask them to go single file so you can pass. Just like no one is asking you to run on the shoulder the entire run, there is no reason to be single file the entire walk. Simply when people encounter each other, communicate and be considerate. I know your precious time is more important to people’s lives, but maybe consider how this will escalate. Look at PP saying to stick their foot out!

So you think that when people are walking two abreast, and someone behind them says, "on you left," they will, happily and without grumbling, move to single file?

You're sweet.

[Anonymous]

OP- while you may be right, the reality is that this is going to happen every time you walk that area. Just STAY AWAY if you are so concerned. Not everyone will adhere to social distancing the way you will, so why are you even taking a chance by walking there? Yes. It is obnoxious and annoying, but if you are truly concerned about your health and safety, you cannot go places where there are other people. Period!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP stick to sidewalks.

As a runner, I'm avoiding sidewalks but understand that a lot of people are you in their neighborhoods walking. That's great, I respect that.

But you KNOW trails are where runners are. Don't go on them if you know this. And certainly do not expect sympathy if you're waking side by side instead of single file. If you expect others to make changes, then you have to do the same. Or one of you walks fully off the trail, on the right.

Runners: STAY OFF OUR PATHS. you don’t freaking own them.

Neither do you.

So go single file.

Move yourself.

Walk someplace else.

Accept the situation.

Explore your options and quit expecting others to change when you don't want to do anything yourself.

We know you own the path, and you won’t change. So enjoy vigilante enforcement of 6ft, hopefully they won’t draw blood.

For someone who is dead set on avoiding contact with someone else, it seems to me tripping them is a pretty good way to invite further contact.

Maybe you haven't thought this through.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP stick to sidewalks.

As a runner, I'm avoiding sidewalks but understand that a lot of people are you in their neighborhoods walking. That's great, I respect that.

But you KNOW trails are where runners are. Don't go on them if you know this. And certainly do not expect sympathy if you're waking side by side instead of single file. If you expect others to make changes, then you have to do the same. Or one of you walks fully off the trail, on the right.

Runners: STAY OFF OUR PATHS. you don’t freaking own them.

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No one owns them. But, only one of us is bothered right now.

Not even sure which argument you are making? Maybe try again, sorry.

I'm saying I agree, no one owns the trail. But I'm not bothered when I run on the trail - I'm fine. The same can't be said for many of the walkers posting here.

[Anonymous]

As a runner, I prefer sidewalks in my neighborhood and if I see walkers, I will go into the street if it’s safe (usually ok, residential area). But walkers need to be courteous as well. No walking 2-3 abreast and blocking the entire “lane”.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Were you and your husband walking side by side? When you do that, you reduce the ability for others to pass you with added distance.

Walk single file next time, OP.

This. If you were walking side by side versus single file, you had it coming.

Nope. We all need to adapt. No one has the right to barrel through, and a couple side by side is not blocking a path.

Except you. You don't want to adapt by walking single file. You're special and different, we get it.

Notice how for others, the standard is "stay six feet away!" but for OP, (or whomever made that post) it is "couples are not blocking the path." Lovely.

You are in your house with your spouse basically all day - talk then. Walk single file on the paths or sidewalks.

Again, ask them to go single file so you can pass. Just like no one is asking you to run on the shoulder the entire run, there is no reason to be single file the entire walk. Simply when people encounter each other, communicate and be considerate. I know your precious time is more important to people’s lives, but maybe consider how this will escalate. Look at PP saying to stick their foot out!

So you think that when people are walking two abreast, and someone behind them says, "on you left," they will, happily and without grumbling, move to single file?

You're sweet.

I would, but, I'm usually not a dick, so ...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were you and your husband walking side by side? When you do that, you reduce the ability for others to pass you with added distance.

Walk single file next time, OP.

This. If you were walking side by side versus single file, you had it coming.

Nope. We all need to adapt. No one has the right to barrel through, and a couple side by side is not blocking a path.

Except you. You don't want to adapt by walking single file. You're special and different, we get it.

Notice how for others, the standard is "stay six feet away!" but for OP, (or whomever made that post) it is "couples are not blocking the path." Lovely.

You are in your house with your spouse basically all day - talk then. Walk single file on the paths or sidewalks.

Again, ask them to go single file so you can pass. Just like no one is asking you to run on the shoulder the entire run, there is no reason to be single file the entire walk. Simply when people encounter each other, communicate and be considerate. I know your precious time is more important to people’s lives, but maybe consider how this will escalate. Look at PP saying to stick their foot out!

So you think that when people are walking two abreast, and someone behind them says, "on you left," they will, happily and without grumbling, move to single file?

You're sweet.

I would, but, I'm usually not a dick, so ...

I think you're in a very small minority. But, thank you!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were you and your husband walking side by side? When you do that, you reduce the ability for others to pass you with added distance.

Walk single file next time, OP.

This. If you were walking side by side versus single file, you had it coming.

Nope. We all need to adapt. No one has the right to barrel through, and a couple side by side is not blocking a path.

Except you. You don't want to adapt by walking single file. You're special and different, we get it.

Notice how for others, the standard is "stay six feet away!" but for OP, (or whomever made that post) it is "couples are not blocking the path." Lovely.

You are in your house with your spouse basically all day - talk then. Walk single file on the paths or sidewalks.

Again, ask them to go single file so you can pass. Just like no one is asking you to run on the shoulder the entire run, there is no reason to be single file the entire walk. Simply when people encounter each other, communicate and be considerate. I know your precious time is more important to people’s lives, but maybe consider how this will escalate. Look at PP saying to stick their foot out!

So you think that when people are walking two abreast, and someone behind them says, "on you left," they will, happily and without grumbling, move to single file?

You're sweet.

I would, but, I'm usually not a dick, so ...

Maybe a few more words than one your left, but instead ask if the care about social distancing to move to single file. Thus those who care will happily move and other will happily wave you pass. Are you so out of breath this is too many words?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP stick to sidewalks.

As a runner, I'm avoiding sidewalks but understand that a lot of people are you in their neighborhoods walking. That's great, I respect that.

But you KNOW trails are where runners are. Don't go on them if you know this. And certainly do not expect sympathy if you're waking side by side instead of single file. If you expect others to make changes, then you have to do the same. Or one of you walks fully off the trail, on the right.

Runners: STAY OFF OUR PATHS. you don’t freaking own them.

Neither do you.

So go single file.

Move yourself.

Walk someplace else.

Accept the situation.

Explore your options and quit expecting others to change when you don't want to do anything yourself.

We know you own the path, and you won’t change. So enjoy vigilante enforcement of 6ft, hopefully they won’t draw blood.

For someone who is dead set on avoiding contact with someone else, it seems to me tripping them is a pretty good way to invite further contact.

Maybe you haven't thought this through.

Well I’m 6 ft tall and you are flat in ground, seems like a pretty good example of SD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were you and your husband walking side by side? When you do that, you reduce the ability for others to pass you with added distance.

Walk single file next time, OP.

This. If you were walking side by side versus single file, you had it coming.

Nope. We all need to adapt. No one has the right to barrel through, and a couple side by side is not blocking a path.

Sorry, op. You were in the wrong.

Not OP. Sorry guidance is 6 ft. Not 6 inches. Side by side makes them maybe 3 ft wide vs 1.5 ft; runner was STILL supposed to be giving widest berth to them, not threading the needle. And honestly, simply say you are approaching and ASK them to go single file. I have no doubt they would comply, just run in place for a few seconds like those marathoners.

Serious runners, you are going to end up getting shot. Calm the F down and be considerate.

OP, carry a walking stick and hold it horizontal between the two of you. Between that and mask, all these nutso runners will avoid you.

You have no doubt they would comply? Check again. I don't go on trails, but I know from even running on deserted streets that those out walking (those who aren't used to it anyway because they are typically indoor people) make no attempt to make room for others. They keep talking like they own their space. I guarantee that OP was no different today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None of you should be on the trail…

None of you should be on the trail. Completely irresponsible walking couple in Silver Spring!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dog's leash is 6 feet and I will make him walk to extend it in order to force people around us...yes we go into the street when we are on the street side but there are so many idiots who are oblivious and don't take the 6 ft seriously. We don't go on trails though just the neighborhood sidewalk so the dog can do his business.

I don't want to be anywhere near someone's unfamiliar-to-me dog. So if you're extending the leash six feet, adding in the space for yourself and the space for the dog, that means someone would need quite a bit of space to safely pass by. I say this as someone who takes the 6 feet seriously, and who lives in an area where the sidewalks are narrow enough that I wouldn't be able to pass by you and your dog without having to step into the street. If I'm visualizing/understanding this incorrectly, then good for you for figuring out a safe way to navigate the social distancing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were you and your husband walking side by side? When you do that, you reduce the ability for others to pass you with added distance.

Walk single file next time, OP.

This. If you were walking side by side versus single file, you had it coming.

Nope. We all need to adapt. No one has the right to barrel through, and a couple side by side is not blocking a path.

Sorry, op. You were in the wrong.

Not OP. Sorry guidance is 6 ft. Not 6 inches. Side by side makes them maybe 3 ft wide vs 1.5 ft; runner was STILL supposed to be giving widest berth to them, not threading the needle. And honestly, simply say you are approaching and ASK them to go single file. I have no doubt they would comply, just run in place for a few seconds like those marathoners.

Serious runners, you are going to end up getting shot. Calm the F down and be considerate.

OP, carry a walking stick and hold it horizontal between the two of you. Between that and mask, all these nutso runners will avoid you.

Two people walking side by side take up 4-5 feet, not 3. Just FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were you and your husband walking side by side? When you do that, you reduce the ability for others to pass you with added distance.

Walk single file next time, OP.

This. If you were walking side by side versus single file, you had it coming.

Nope. We all need to adapt. No one has the right to barrel through, and a couple side by side is not blocking a path.

Sorry, op. You were in the wrong.

Not OP. Sorry guidance is 6 ft. Not 6 inches. Side by side makes them maybe 3 ft wide vs 1.5 ft; runner was STILL supposed to be giving widest berth to them, not threading the needle. And honestly, simply say you are approaching and ASK them to go single file. I have no doubt they would comply, just run in place for a few seconds like those marathoners.

Serious runners, you are going to end up getting shot. Calm the F down and be considerate.

OP, carry a walking stick and hold it horizontal between the two of you. Between that and mask, all these nutso runners will avoid you.

Two people walking side by side take up 4-5 feet, not 3. Just FYI.

Huh? Sidewalks are 4 ft wide and we walk side by side with easily 8 inches to the sidewalk.