Yes the sidewalks are snow-covered, and yes the streets are slightly more passable. If the sidewalks were clear and the streets covered would it be ok for me to drive on the sidewalk? Fantastic that you’re dedicated enough to run through the bad weather. If the sidewalks are too slippery for you to run on don’t you think the roads are slippery for cars to stop and avoid slow moving twits? No, you don’t think. That’s why you just ran out in front of my car on snow-covered southpark. Your ass still looks huge in spandex (the running may not be helping).
—Will Plead That I Didn’t See You
This article appears in Dec 31, 2009 – Jan 6, 2010.
Hmmm … weren’t motorists also being warned to stay off of the roads? I think they had just as much right as anyone to be there. And your “fat” comment just reeks of jealousy/insecurity …
Yeah everyone has the right to use the road. I mean we all pay taxes and such. However when I’m on my way to the emergency room in my 2.5 tonnes vehicle made of steel and start skidding not because I’m going overly fast but hit some ice and you morons walking in the middle of the road stop, stare because I’m sliding towards you. Guess what move your A$$ and get outta the way. I mean it won’t bother my time but it may suck for you when your either in traction or a casket and I’m not. Have a little common sense and try to stay a little aware of being in the middle of the road. PS doesn’t matter during a storm or clear day just takes a little common sense.
The sidewalks were a pain yesterday so I did walk on the streets, but got out of the way for the few cars I saw heading towards me. You know, in India… never mind.
If only the endorphin-addicted joggers could use their powers for good…maybe get that heart rate up by shovelling your neighbours snow, or cleaning ice of car windshields…don’t be so selfish.
One of the laughable ironies of 21st century city-dwellers is that they actually bundle themselves up and run around in circles uselessly to get their excercise….come on out here, I got a woodpile that needs re-stacking…some trees to cut and chip…a couple boats to re-cover…and you’re welcome to carry my canoe up from the dock and store it for me, that’ll get the ole heart a’pumpin’ and you won’t feel/look like such an idiot for wating your time jogging and skipping around the city like a little schoolgirl…
yea but people can’t see you being healthy and better mentally and physically than the common skin faces that make up the majority of urban areas
Good point Mr Frosty! I drive a crappy old bike, and not just because I’m too cheap and can’t afford a new one, but also because the deflated tires and crappy, sticky gears help to give me a better workout when I’m getting from Point A to Point B. Killing two and sometimes even three or four birds with one stone. Would all that wood-work be a good all around workout that would help my abs, butt, and biceps, though? Also, any potential to perv on / meet some sexy ladies? Another great reason to go to the gym, for both sexes!
some people need to be seen doing something…anything, it validates their activities
don’t you just love idiots in winter.hey,i think i’ll write a book called that.after all,we had lions in winter,didn’t we?
Runners seem genetically related to cyclists in their ability to ignore common sense and piss off the vast majority with their self-centered behavior on the roads.
If you are facing traffic whilst walking on the roads because the sidewalks are covered with snow and are impassable, I will respect your right to be on the road and try not to run you over.
However, if you are running on the road, with your iPod on, back to traffic oblivious to everything around you, I will sneak up on you as quietly as I can and then blast my horn when I am inches away from you.
Essentially, if you’re using common sense, I will respect you. If you’re a friggin’ idiot, I won’t give you any respect whatsoever.
you know how i know joggers are mostly there to be seen; because if they wanted to jog just for the exercise than they would run on side streets were its safer and less obstacles involved
they could just by treadmills like all the trendy/lazy folks.
It’s the groups of idiots who run 10 people side by side that make it dangerous.
In the summer, why don’t runners run on the grass? If the concrete of the sidewalks is too hard on your knees, wouldn’t you want to be running on something with more cushion? Why are you running on the roads, with your backs to traffic, where you are not alert of impending death?
One mistake by a driver and you’re dead. They’ll only be fined a max $400, so is that all your life is worth? Runners should use safer trails or use the grassy areas next to the sidewalks. That’s a much safer and easier way (on their knees) to run.
Never actually seen someone run on their knees…hehehe.
I think secretly runners want to get hit. That way they won’t have to run anymore. Have you ever seen the faces of runners? They never look happy and look about one more step away from death. I know, I know, you’re “in the zone”…which is a euphemism for brain jogged into mush.
there is a group of about a million(give or take)cougar types that run on quinpool at like 6:30am they’re fairly annoying/in the zone
“However, if you are running on the road, with your iPod on, back to traffic oblivious to everything around you, I will sneak up on you as quietly as I can and then blast my horn when I am inches away from you.” Oh I am so doing this next big snow storm….evilgrin.