running no-nos

•Lining up at the front of the race and then running slower than a baby can crawl.
•Abruptly stopping during a race. Move to the side first!
•Running without recovery days, and then complaining about getting injured.
•Not returning greetings or simple nods when passing another runner.
•Don’t bring your untrained dog to a race.
•“I just started running. Can I run a marathon in 6 weeks?”
•If you must spit or blow your nose please do so at the back of the pack.
•Runners, don’t run WITH traffic. (Are you crazy?)
•Don’t be a jerk when talking about your pace. (Check out these cartoons)
•Cutting other runners off & slowing down.
•Throwing drinks at the feet of the runners behind you.
Act like a grown-up and throw it in the bin a few paces down the road.
•Not paying attention to traffic or signals: It makes us all look bad.
•Ignoring injuries and trying to ‘run through’ them.
•If you use someone’s mp3-player / gps-tracker, recharge the batteries!
•Don’t group-hog the entire road/trail width! Let others pass.
•Being unaware of your surroundings. Does your music have to be that loud? Really?
•Stopping IMMEDIATELY after the finish line. Keep going a few meters to get out of the way.
•Don’t give advice without being asked. This holds true to most sports.
•Bitching about what’s better: Minimal, barefoot or simple running shoes.
Choose your own poison and enjoy yourself.
•Not thanking the volunteers.
•If you must, then at least look before you spit.
•Don’t be an elitist *insert inappropriate word*. Whether people run 2 miles or 50 miles a week, they’re runners.
•If the track is very busy, don’t run upstream.
•If you have a bad case of the tummy demons, it’s nice to move to the back of the line as to not poison the rest of the group behind you.
•Play nice. Follow the track rules, and don’t be arrogant when someone points out those rules. Crowded tracks need a set of standards to avoid injuries.
•Don’t cheat races.
•Inside lanes on tracks are for fast runners.
•Don’t literally push people forward when the starting gun has fired.
•Don’t complain about the workout of your group / partner.
•If running with someone slower, don’t pressure them to speed up.
•When your running on trails with your dog, clean up its mess.

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