I’m a fairly easy going and understanding person, but running pet peeves? I’ve got them. Let’s talk about them.
Spitting + Snot Rockets Without Consideration For Your Surroundings
I’m sorry. I know. Spitting and snot rockets are part of running, and I accept that. What I can’t accept is almost being spit or snot rocketed ON. Please pay attention to your surroundings when expressing bodily fluids, friends! I try to tell myself I’m just grouchy because I’ve never mastered the art of spitting, but it’s really just rude to not watch where you’re doing it.
P.S. I’m using this glorious llama photo because spitting llamas are much cuter than spitting humans.
Cheaters Never Prosper
Cheating absolutely grinds my gears. Whether it’s cutting the course, banditing a race, or utilizing a bib mule, I hate cheating. No matter where you are at in your running journey, you should own it, without resorting to dishonest measures to “get ahead.”
Slipping Socks
Have you ever had a sock travel down your ankle and end up twisted around your foot? Ugh! What a way to ruin a run! Once that elasticity peaces out, new socks are absolutely in order. Wardrobe malfunctions, in general, are pretty dismal, but slipping socks are the worst! (Jogology socks are my new favorites, and so far, they stay up and snug the whole time!)
Pace Shaming
Pace shaming is the absolute worst, and it drives me bonkers to hear it. Runners are all so different, with different paces and varying goals. To belittle someone or try to put them down because of their pace is the worst. The only pace you need to worry about is your own, and there are ways to show interest in others’ without shaming them.
Negativity
Last week, I posted about why you should love yourself, so it should come as no surprise that negativity is on my list of running pet peeves. When negativity gets in, there’s no winning. While it can be hard to always have a positive mindset, you’ve always got a cheerleader in me, so I feel like that’s the first step in combatting the negativity!
Carrying Things
I often joke that I need a running sherpa to carry things for me. For some reason, I am an absolute minimalist when it comes to running. I don’t want to carry water, fuel, vest, belts, lights, or anything else. Currently, the only thing I take with me is my phone in my hand, and that’s about it. There are times when I purposely underdress because I can’t stand the thought of having to carry a removed outer layer.
GI Issues
Tummy trouble is the worst. As a member of the No Gallbladder Club, I feel like I am often plagued by GI issues before, during, and after the run, and it’s high on my list of pet peeves. No one likes to have their run cut short because they need to sprint for the restroom, nor is it fun to feel bloated or crampy from not being able to go before heading out for some miles. If you know, you know.
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All of these! So spot on, Jenn!
Especially the one about carrying stuff. I try to take as little as possible with me and often don’t even take my phone with me.
You said you carry your phone in your hand. Do you have shorts with side pockets where you could stuff your phone in? I find that quite handy for when I do take my phone with me.
My phone is too big for a side pocket, and then it smacks against my leg. No thanks. It’s fine in my hand. I have a pop socket on it so it just sort of chills between my fingers and all is well.
These are true. And I didn’t choose any of these.
I always wear skirts. They have 2-5 pockets. A life saver
I wish skirts were longer. I have long legs and a booty, so it’s tough to get the right coverage.
Ha! Oh yes, I know all about GI issues. It’s funny how different people are- it would drive me BERSERK to hold my phone in my hand while running- I always wear a waist belt for my phone.
So you like those Jogology socks? I’ve been hearing about them- I’ll have to try them out!
I don’t LOVE holding my phone, but I prefer it to the belt, armband or other options. I don’t know why.
I like the jogology socks, especially the medium and high cushion.
I am with you on GI issues and how to carry all of the things! I thankfully have not had to hear or deal with pace shaming or cheating in races! I am sure it is all there around me, maybe I just tune it out, lol. And where you would rather undress I would rather overdress and just haul my extra layer around, lol!
Oh gosh, no! If I didn’t love all my running gear so much, I imagine there would be a trail of clothes behind me as I shed layers! Too much clothing!
All of these yes. I find the spitting thing very rude and unnecessary. If someone really needs to cheat on a race then that’s on them and they have to live with that.
Try a Koala Clip for your phone. I like to wear shorts/pants with pockets so I can store my keys or a small water bottle.
I HATE having to carry/wear a shedded layer. HATE HATE HATE
That’s how I know when to bin my socks, w hen they start traveling.
You need to run BOLDER Boulder. There are llamas
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