Comments on: 10 Easy Steps for Joining the Gross, Rude Runner’s Club http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/ Runner's Information & Advice Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:50:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Peter http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-191345 Peter Tue, 19 May 2009 15:42:03 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-191345 Hi: I know you wrote this a while ago, but I just came across it and thought it was still so appropriate today. I also thought it amusing enough that I wrote about it on my blog: http://www.runnerswrite.com/2009/05/runners-perfect-and-imperfect-alike.html I have run (no pun intended) into so many of these types before and can't stand them! Anyways, thanks for the funny article. <abbr><em>Peters last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RunnersWrite/~3/cpKWo15Lu30/runners-perfect-and-imperfect-alike.html" rel="nofollow">Runners Perfect And Imperfect Alike</a></abbr></em> Hi:

I know you wrote this a while ago, but I just came across it and thought it was still so appropriate today. I also thought it amusing enough that I wrote about it on my blog:

http://www.runnerswrite.com/20.....alike.html

I have run (no pun intended) into so many of these types before and can’t stand them! Anyways, thanks for the funny article.

Peters last blog post..Runners Perfect And Imperfect Alike

]]> By: Loving Life Sher http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-20142 Loving Life Sher Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:23:35 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-20142 Guys - no. 1, blowing your nose without regard to anyone behind you .... I have been caught (hit) on more than one occasion..... not nice! Guys – no. 1, blowing your nose without regard to anyone behind you …. I have been caught (hit) on more than one occasion….. not nice!

]]> By: Dori http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-3177 Dori Sat, 30 Sep 2006 04:35:18 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-3177 Gulp. I'm guilty of #7. I'll start acknowledging the few bikers who actually announce "onyerleft" before they pass me. Gulp. I’m guilty of #7. I’ll start acknowledging the few bikers who actually announce “onyerleft” before they pass me.

]]> By: beverly http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-3171 beverly Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:40:40 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-3171 I can think of one guy that this list was written for: the guy at the track at my gym who clips his fingernails while he runs. It's frightening, dangerous, and disgusting. His DNA flying everywhere, often hitting fellow runners and walkers. I've seen him do it three times, and I think, Gee buddy, we've all got the same number of hours in a day, do we not?! I can think of one guy that this list was written for: the guy at the track at my gym who clips his fingernails while he runs. It’s frightening, dangerous, and disgusting. His DNA flying everywhere, often hitting fellow runners and walkers. I’ve seen him do it three times, and I think, Gee buddy, we’ve all got the same number of hours in a day, do we not?!

]]> By: bex http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-3170 bex Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:37:12 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-3170 Disparage runners who actually want to race a marathon, instead of just jogging or walking it. Disparage runners who actually want to race a marathon, instead of just jogging or walking it.

]]> By: Nancy Toby http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-3168 Nancy Toby Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:30:28 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-3168 Run on the wrong side of the road or trail, endangering yourself and other runners. Boast about your running prowess and trophies, then make derogatory remarks about anyone who runs more slowly than you, saying they have ruined ultras/marathons/10ks/your favorite distance. Run on the wrong side of the road or trail, endangering yourself and other runners.

Boast about your running prowess and trophies, then make derogatory remarks about anyone who runs more slowly than you, saying they have ruined ultras/marathons/10ks/your favorite distance.

]]> By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win) http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-3167 Blaine Moore (Run to Win) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:04:42 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-3167 What, no mention of treating nature as your toilet? I'm disappointed. What, no mention of treating nature as your toilet? I’m disappointed.

]]> By: Dianna http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/comment-page-1/#comment-3166 Dianna Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:45:15 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/29/10-easy-steps-for-joining-the-gross-rude-runners-club/#comment-3166 11. Come to a complete stop without moving to the side or checking for other runners behind you. 12. Throw your empty gel packets on the ground, instead of tucking them in to a pocket. 11. Come to a complete stop without moving to the side or checking for other runners behind you.

12. Throw your empty gel packets on the ground, instead of tucking them in to a pocket.

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