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Anonymous wrote:Everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings, yes, even if people behind you. I’m a runner and I’ve been able to do this for years because I try to be cognizant of bikes or faster runners coming up behind me. I’m not saying this runner was right, but since this all started it’s like everyone wants to go for walks now and observe no etiquette or common sense. Everyone here has a burden.

Just a reminder that people with hearing issues are less able to perceive those around them. My husband has hearing aids and I always have to shepherd him when we are out walking.

Being aware is not just about sound. You learn to feel movement, vibrations, sense changes in light, shadows, and pick up when people are behind you even 20 feet away, or more. It takes some getting used to, but sound is far from being a singular indicator of an approach from behind.

If one just does not have a good sense of their surroundings, then they need to stay to safe spaces where they are not bothered or alarmed by someone passing. And definitely, definitely not walk 2+ abreast.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was talking a walk with my husband today on the Sligo Creek trail and we were both trying to stay away from others and we were wearing masks.

Yes, there were joggers and bikers but for the most part it was easy to stay out of everyone's way.

Until this one runner went flying, SPRINTING by, "threading the needle" so to speak, yelling at people to get out of her way but refused to slow down. Like she was in a race or something. What the heck? In what world is there a need to be running 6 minute miles these days? What is she even training for? There are no races around. I'm sorry, but social distancing supersedes your training regimen.

OP, I know you're not a runner, but just to address this point--some people are very focused on their times. My spouse just did a 13-mile run in DC at about an 8-min pace, even though most scheduled races are likely cancelled. It's a runner's thing, I guess--you're competing against yourself and your best times. Not saying that's a reason not to share the trail (spouse runs around people, even resulting in a rolled ankle recently), just addressing this question.

What a bunch of self centered crap.

Do you know what’s self centered? When you haven’t gone for a walk in eons and now that you’re bored you decide to, and you also think you get to make the etiquette rules and tell other people—who’ve been using the roads and trails and sidewalks—how they should train.

THIS.

Once upon a time I too was new. I too, had to learn the existing trail etiquette and adapt. It's great that people are getting outdoors to move, but you don't just jump in and decide how it's done.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings, yes, even if people behind you. I’m a runner and I’ve been able to do this for years because I try to be cognizant of bikes or faster runners coming up behind me. I’m not saying this runner was right, but since this all started it’s like everyone wants to go for walks now and observe no etiquette or common sense. Everyone here has a burden.

Just a reminder that people with hearing issues are less able to perceive those around them. My husband has hearing aids and I always have to shepherd him when we are out walking.

Your assistance to him is appreciated. Thank you for being aware.

Anonymous wrote:Everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings, yes, even if people behind you. I’m a runner and I’ve been able to do this for years because I try to be cognizant of bikes or faster runners coming up behind me. I’m not saying this runner was right, but since this all started it’s like everyone wants to go for walks now and observe no etiquette or common sense. Everyone here has a burden.

Just a reminder that people with hearing issues are less able to perceive those around them. My husband has hearing aids and I always have to shepherd him when we are out walking.

Anonymous wrote:Piss off, walkers. Runners have as much right to the sidewalk as you do, at whatever pace we like.

NP here. Even before this coronavirus crap runners and bikers have acted like they own all the paths.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was talking a walk with my husband today on the Sligo Creek trail and we were both trying to stay away from others and we were wearing masks.

Yes, there were joggers and bikers but for the most part it was easy to stay out of everyone's way.

Until this one runner went flying, SPRINTING by, "threading the needle" so to speak, yelling at people to get out of her way but refused to slow down. Like she was in a race or something. What the heck? In what world is there a need to be running 6 minute miles these days? What is she even training for? There are no races around. I'm sorry, but social distancing supersedes your training regimen.

OP, I know you're not a runner, but just to address this point--some people are very focused on their times. My spouse just did a 13-mile run in DC at about an 8-min pace, even though most scheduled races are likely cancelled. It's a runner's thing, I guess--you're competing against yourself and your best times. Not saying that's a reason not to share the trail (spouse runs around people, even resulting in a rolled ankle recently), just addressing this question.

What a bunch of self centered crap.

Do you know what’s self centered? When you haven’t gone for a walk in eons and now that you’re bored you decide to, and you also think you get to make the etiquette rules and tell other people—who’ve been using the roads and trails and sidewalks—how they should train.

MYOB

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was talking a walk with my husband today on the Sligo Creek trail and we were both trying to stay away from others and we were wearing masks.

Yes, there were joggers and bikers but for the most part it was easy to stay out of everyone's way.

Until this one runner went flying, SPRINTING by, "threading the needle" so to speak, yelling at people to get out of her way but refused to slow down. Like she was in a race or something. What the heck? In what world is there a need to be running 6 minute miles these days? What is she even training for? There are no races around. I'm sorry, but social distancing supersedes your training regimen.

OP, I know you're not a runner, but just to address this point--some people are very focused on their times. My spouse just did a 13-mile run in DC at about an 8-min pace, even though most scheduled races are likely cancelled. It's a runner's thing, I guess--you're competing against yourself and your best times. Not saying that's a reason not to share the trail (spouse runs around people, even resulting in a rolled ankle recently), just addressing this question.

What a bunch of self centered crap.

No. Why judge? I know runners who are just like pps dh. Who cares? They do it for themselves and they get something from it which is meaningful to them. Why are you so bitter about it? You should take up a hobby.

Running/walking isn't a significant activity compared to complaining and making up rules.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was talking a walk with my husband today on the Sligo Creek trail and we were both trying to stay away from others and we were wearing masks.

Yes, there were joggers and bikers but for the most part it was easy to stay out of everyone's way.

Until this one runner went flying, SPRINTING by, "threading the needle" so to speak, yelling at people to get out of her way but refused to slow down. Like she was in a race or something. What the heck? In what world is there a need to be running 6 minute miles these days? What is she even training for? There are no races around. I'm sorry, but social distancing supersedes your training regimen.

OP, I know you're not a runner, but just to address this point--some people are very focused on their times. My spouse just did a 13-mile run in DC at about an 8-min pace, even though most scheduled races are likely cancelled. It's a runner's thing, I guess--you're competing against yourself and your best times. Not saying that's a reason not to share the trail (spouse runs around people, even resulting in a rolled ankle recently), just addressing this question.

What a bunch of self centered crap.