Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stop doing this with both of you on a path or sidewalk. You're taking up the whole damn space. I will run/walk in between you and feel zero guilt, because YOU are the selfish one.

If you're going to do this, one of you is on the very far right, and the other is in the street or on the grass. You do not get to take up the whole damn path, plus all the space between you. How is this not a no brainer?!

If you have no room to get around them then you aren't doing this right. Many of us have given up our trail runs because it is hard to get around people on trails/paths in parks. Mine are now confined to residential areas where I know if someone has a stroller or dog or kids on the sidewalk I can move into the street and get around them. It is the considerate thing to do. Running in between people makes you just as inconsiderate (or more) as you think they are.

Ha. No.

If enough veteran trail runners like me keep cutting through the clueless newbie families and housewife groups taking up 87% of a trail, eventually they will 1. catch on and alter their behavior or 2. pick a different path

I’m the person here observing American stay-to-the-right etiquette btw. That IS considerate.

Mama walkers: get with the centuries-old program or you don’t get to be offended.

OP here. I think that's a wee bit obnoxious, but I tend to agree with it. On one hand, I'm glad people are getting out and moving. On the other hand, there are rules (both written and unwritten) that make it feasible for people to be kind, courteous, and share the trail.

I said: "excuse me!" the other day on the Mount Vernon Trail when two older ladies were walking on each end of the path. They did not hear me as I came up from behind, so I went right in the middle. One almost near had a heart attack (there was still about 1.5ft on both sides of me).

I am more than happy to share the trail, but so does everyone else. If you want people to pass you thoughtfully, then you need to show some thoughtfulness yourself.

Eventually these two ladies will probably learn. It's common sense to most people, though.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stop doing this with both of you on a path or sidewalk. You're taking up the whole damn space. I will run/walk in between you and feel zero guilt, because YOU are the selfish one.

If you're going to do this, one of you is on the very far right, and the other is in the street or on the grass. You do not get to take up the whole damn path, plus all the space between you. How is this not a no brainer?!

If you have no room to get around them then you aren't doing this right. Many of us have given up our trail runs because it is hard to get around people on trails/paths in parks. Mine are now confined to residential areas where I know if someone has a stroller or dog or kids on the sidewalk I can move into the street and get around them. It is the considerate thing to do. Running in between people makes you just as inconsiderate (or more) as you think they are.

Ha. No.

If enough veteran trail runners like me keep cutting through the clueless newbie families and housewife groups taking up 87% of a trail, eventually they will 1. catch on and alter their behavior or 2. pick a different path

I’m the person here observing American stay-to-the-right etiquette btw. That IS considerate.

Mama walkers: get with the centuries-old program or you don’t get to be offended.

Anonymous wrote:Stop doing this with both of you on a path or sidewalk. You're taking up the whole damn space. I will run/walk in between you and feel zero guilt, because YOU are the selfish one.

If you're going to do this, one of you is on the very far right, and the other is in the street or on the grass. You do not get to take up the whole damn path, plus all the space between you. How is this not a no brainer?!

If you have no room to get around them then you aren't doing this right. Many of us have given up our trail runs because it is hard to get around people on trails/paths in parks. Mine are now confined to residential areas where I know if someone has a stroller or dog or kids on the sidewalk I can move into the street and get around them. It is the considerate thing to do. Running in between people makes you just as inconsiderate (or more) as you think they are.

Why is it so difficult to just say “excuse me”? They will move for you.

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Anonymous wrote:The faster-moving vehicle has to give way - that means if you are overtaking, you need to slow down and either ask them to move over, or move yourself. I jog and speed-walk every day and never have this problem you're having. It sounds like maybe you need to find a less-crowded place to run.

No, people need to be aware of their surroundings and fall into single file. If I am approaching from behind I’ll say “coming up on your left.”

+1. I don't understand how people don't get this. I was riding bikes with my 5yo last weekend on a closed road, so there is plenty of space for everyone. Yet these four women were walking four across taking up the entire right half of the road and then some. They would not move for anyone passing. Someone else almost ran into the person who was the most far left to avoid an oncoming biker.

^^White Americans

Asian Americans on my walks are very considerate and walk single file. African Americans walk single file or cross to the other end when they see people coming. Indian Americans do the same. White American's take the whole path! Four of them walking side by side, not moving... this is rude without the corona virus!

Outdoor transmission is very, very, very low anyways.

Anonymous wrote:How about we act with some kindness. This is tough on everyone. We are all trying to find a way to get through this.

Exactly. And in this case, kindness equals moving single file so someone case safely pass. Sorry, I am not the OP but I am not going to move off a path or into the road so that another person can maintain a 6 foot distance from their walking buddy.

I go on 45 minute walks with my daughter every day and we move out of everyone's way and go single file when we pass. It only take a second and is easy to do. And I am teaching my daughter to be respectful and aware of others, which is a quality that sorely needed right now.