26 things runners hate: Just came across this... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 members26,586 posts

26 things runners hate

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate10
12 Replies

Just came across this. Some are not true but most are really funny 🤣🤣

active.com/running/articles...

So what drives you bananas?

I think mine is tech fails, especially when I'm raring to go and my watch won't connect to my headphones! 🤣 (1st world problems I know)... probably followed by deciding I want a wee 5 mins into a run when I know I went before I left!

Written by
GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJo
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
12 Replies
Ripcurlrana71 profile image
Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

They are great! For me it’s tech fail. Thinking I’d started my watch and not realising till a KM in its still on pause!!! Arrgghh! 😩😩😩

Oh, I can identify with a lot of those - like waiting for a GPS signal and then deciding to start anyway and then having screwed up stats for that run. And of course, the earbuds popping out so I end up running with one hand to my ear, holding the remaining one in.

I could also add having my lace come undone and

Receiving a phone call or text message while running but not stopping to look at it. And then spending the rest of the run wondering who called.

Sarakc profile image
SarakcGraduate10

Ha ha!! That made me laugh! I can identify with so many!!

Definitely the earbuds falling out!! I end up just ripping them out of my ears but then realise it’s worse not having my music! I’m such a fidgety runner!!! 😂

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10

😂 they are funny 😂I think it’s the dogs that get my goat 😂 or should that be the owners. I love dogs and spend most weekends working in a local sanctuary but I just don’t get why some owners let their pooches snap at my heels. I just stop running now when I see a loose one and hope for the best.

Equi-geek profile image
Equi-geekGraduate10

Tech fails - yes - and I’d add fashion fails too: I’ve got some brilliant yoga pants that I love running in but I can end up with my phone dragging them down and I end up fiddling with elastic in the waist. And don’t get me started on arm-bands for phone 🙄 🤣

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toEqui-geek

😂

mountaindreamer profile image
mountaindreamerGraduate10

Brilliant list! 😂

Wanting to go to the loo when I’ve just been before setting off, and my Bluetooth earphones cutting out so I don’t know how far I’ve been are my top 2 at the moment...

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tomountaindreamer

I can relate to the loo thing!! What’s that all about?! 🙄

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Aaaarrrrrgh...I HATE it when people take up the whole path or don’t get their dogs out of the way when they see me coming...like their dog has more right to the path than me!!!! And poo bags hanging like abandoned Christmas decorations drive me crackers...grrrrrr...😩

Beccym profile image
BeccymGraduate10

When people tell you that it is bad for you.

I forgot to stop my fitbit today on a cross country it then synced with my phone when I was in the car. Did wonders for my pace

Equi-geek profile image
Equi-geekGraduate10 in reply toBeccym

🤣

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10

I get really annoyed with dog poo on the residential streets especially as you end up running with your head down all the time. Dogs on extendable leads so the owner is on one side of the prom and the dog is on the other. And cyclists on the prom when there is a perfectly good cycle path running alongside. 💩 🐕

🐕————-🚶‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

I’d better stop there or you’ll think I’m a grumpy old woman...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Runners toenail

Think I have my first instance of black toenail. Felt a slight discomfort at the tip of one of my...
tony_a profile image
Graduate10

Runners Bowel

Hi can anyone help. I have developed a very embarrassing problem as I have lost a lot of weight and...
Pgl10car profile image

Run 26/03

Hiya, Today was a 30 min run and I was a little afraid. The latest time running is starting to feel...

Runners red!

If this is the colour I am an hour after running how am I going to cope in the heat of the summer?...
Cornet-Carolyn profile image
Graduate10

Do runners 'bonk'?

No, not that kind of bonk - the cycling variety. For non-cyclists a bonk is when you literally run...
Fionamags profile image
Graduate10

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.