You know what really grinds my gears?

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Orior

Quote from: awideisneverasgood on July 06, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
1 - Joggers running on the road beside the pavement.

2 - Joggers running along country roads with no pavements with headphones on.

Agreed.

As as ex-runner and ex-jogger, I understand the desire for a smooth running surface, and wanting to avoid tripping.

But it is completely irresponsible to run on the road when there is a good pavement. Is jay-walking a chargeable offence?
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Eamonnca1

Quote from: Orior on January 14, 2019, 09:58:20 PM
Quote from: awideisneverasgood on July 06, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
1 - Joggers running on the road beside the pavement.

2 - Joggers running along country roads with no pavements with headphones on.

Agreed.

As as ex-runner and ex-jogger, I understand the desire for a smooth running surface, and wanting to avoid tripping.

But it is completely irresponsible to run on the road when there is a good pavement. Is jay-walking a chargeable offence?

Not in Ireland or the UK it isn't.

lurganblue

Quote from: awideisneverasgood on July 06, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
1 - Joggers running on the road beside the pavement.

2 - Joggers running along country roads with no pavements with headphones on.

If you live out in the sticks is it only acceptable to run as long as you don't entertain yourself with a bit of music or a podcast?

el_cuervo_fc

Quote from: lurganblue on January 15, 2019, 09:06:16 AM
Quote from: awideisneverasgood on July 06, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
1 - Joggers running on the road beside the pavement.

2 - Joggers running along country roads with no pavements with headphones on.

If you live out in the sticks is it only acceptable to run as long as you don't entertain yourself with a bit of music or a podcast?

Would it not be a bit dangerous to run on the country roads listening to music?  Even running around the town I prefer to have my wits about me.  There are plenty of nut jobs out there and drivers on country roads can be very close when passing.  I think it's irresponsible of runners to run with ear phones in if they aren't on a pavement.  They're just asking for trouble. 

tintin25

'Accidents' on the Westlink.

People who use the Applegreen Stations to bypass traffic.


ONeill

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Eamonnca1

Quote from: tintin25 on January 15, 2019, 10:09:42 AM
People who use the Applegreen Stations to bypass traffic.

I wonder if some sort of speed ramps or forcing them to make a detour would slow them down enough that it wouldn't be worth their while.

tintin25

Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 18, 2019, 01:46:57 AM
Quote from: tintin25 on January 15, 2019, 10:09:42 AM
People who use the Applegreen Stations to bypass traffic.

I wonder if some sort of speed ramps or forcing them to make a detour would slow them down enough that it wouldn't be worth their while.

I see them do it all the time on my way in from Blaris to Belfast....they don't even make much ground after it all.  It's a c*&%s trick.

mrdeeds

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Quote from: awideisneverasgood on July 06, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
1 - Joggers running on the road beside the pavement.

2 - Joggers running along country roads with no pavements with headphones on.

People who use American terms.

laoislad

Quote from: mrdeeds on January 18, 2019, 10:45:07 AM
Quote from: awideisneverasgood on July 06, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
1 - Joggers running on the road beside the pavement.

2 - Joggers running along country roads with no pavements with headphones on.

People who use Anerican terms.

People who can't spell American.
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Dolph1

People driving with earphones in/on - especially the ones who think you should drive with the big noise cancelling ones.

Should be an instant permanent ban.
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Quote from: Dolph1 on January 18, 2019, 01:33:59 PM
People driving with earphones in/on - especially the ones who think you should drive with the big noise cancelling ones.

Should be an instant permanent ban.
FFS I have seen the odd driver wearing buds which I assumed were to take call on their phone but I have never seen anyone wearing the big cans. You're right though they should be took off the road for being stupid.

general_lee

Quote from: tintin25 on January 18, 2019, 08:47:35 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 18, 2019, 01:46:57 AM
Quote from: tintin25 on January 15, 2019, 10:09:42 AM
People who use the Applegreen Stations to bypass traffic.

I wonder if some sort of speed ramps or forcing them to make a detour would slow them down enough that it wouldn't be worth their while.

I see them do it all the time on my way in from Blaris to Belfast....they don't even make much ground after it all.  It's a c*&%s trick.
I used to do it at sprucefield