Do you ackowledge other runners or walkers while running?

MarkY91

should i also say hello to people with the same phone as me?

kookiebrew

Maybe someone should create an app for all those runners with their phones on that says hello to other people for them.... Would be scary if there was a lot of runners together though, would be like Stephen Hawkings on speed

plodder

annapr wrote: »

On the seafront in Clontarf where I run regularly, there are loads of runners on the grass track... you often have to move aside for each other or pass quite close and in my experience, almost none of them nod, say hello or even look me in the eye. Since listening to people on here complaining about this, I always look at oncoming runners eagerly, ready to greet them... only to be blanked.

I run there at lunch time most days, and there's a handful of people I see every day, and we always greet. There's a few others who keep the head down and that's fine, including a guy who works in the same building as me, which I do find a bit weird.

There's another few who look like they might be about to say hello, but then don't. Maybe we are both waiting for the other to go first, or we look away at the wrong time, or I'm just not working hard enough and thinking about it too much. But, I've been sick for the last two weeks. Hope to get out again tomorrow, and will be saying hello to all and sundry.

Spirogyra

When walking, most of the time there tends to be an acknowledgment 'good morning' 'lovely weather' 'hi' or something .

ThisRegard

MarkY91 wrote: »

should i also say hello to people with the same phone as me?

You shouldn't need an excuse to say hello to someone. I usually say hello to whoever I meet when out walking the dogs. But that may have me labeled locally as a weirdo.

Wvrunner

sh1tstirrer wrote: »

Talking about runners why run on the road when the footpath is beside you :mad:

Because the footpath is uneven, has overgrown trees on it, dog poo, glass - need I go on whereas the roads tend to be cleanerðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒

tunguska

Like has been said already I think time of day, weather, location and other factors have a part to play in who says hello or not. Lone female runners, in my personal experience, are the least likely to say hello. I dont know if thats down to fear or safety issues or something else? I find older women though(say 50s and above)are very friendly and will always greet me with a smile and a big hello. Blokes, 90% of the time, will give you the nod. I can understand this as theyre probably too fooked to do anything else. Actually anytime ive not tried to greet anyone was only when I was absolutley wasted and at the end of a session or long run. But either way I dont mind, if someone doesnt wanna say hello thats fine, I never take it personally.

Maximus Alexander

Wvrunner wrote: »

Because the footpath is uneven, has overgrown trees on it, dog poo, glass - need I go on whereas the roads tend to be cleanerðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒

Also footpaths tend to be concrete which is murder on the joints.

Ed Mc

I acknowledge everyone, runners, walkers, cyclists, farmers in fields ,drivers in cars, flippin' everyone.
It's purely selfish, I run alone and it breaks the monotony and gets me out of my own head for a few seconds.
Luckily I live in Donegal and as said earlier they almost always reply.
I'm not a local but the waves and beeps certainly gives me a feeling of being one.

annapr

Ed Mc wrote: »

I acknowledge everyone, runners, walkers, cyclists, farmers in fields ,drivers in cars, flippin' everyone.
It's purely selfish, I run alone and it breaks the monotony and gets me out of my own head for a few seconds.
Luckily I live in Donegal and as said earlier they almost always reply.
I'm not a local but the waves and beeps certainly gives me a feeling of being one.

Ah, the famous Donegal one-fingered wave... has been known to confuse visitors...

Ed Mc

annapr wrote: »

Ah, the famous Donegal one-fingered wave... has been known to confuse visitors...

I learned to drive in Donegal (late in life) the one fingered waves all I know.

PaulieC

was out this morning and three single unattached unaccompanied lady runners said hello to me. As did the few accompanied ladies. And the blokes. I even got a wave from across a 4-lane road.

gerard_65

When passing a female runner I find giving them a playful slap on the bum and a jovial 'keep it up sweety' is always appreciated.

PDCAT

gerard_65 wrote: »

When passing a female runner I find giving them a playful slap on the bum and a jovial 'keep it up sweety' is always appreciated.

I like your style. I'll try that tonight and let you know how i get on.....

Spirogyra

Finally got an acknowledgment from a somewhat familiar male face, don't know who he is, but our paths have crossed many times Earlier, somewhat bizarrely an oldish man mimicked grabbing me, jumping from side to side, no idea if he was sober or not, but clearly thought he was being funny.......

razorblunt

New to this running lark, generally I give a nod of the head of the head, not wearing my glasses when running so can't see if they've done it first or if they reciprocate but I couldn't care less especially if I'm spitting feathers at that stage!

Vito Andolini

Came across this:
http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2054846416/1/#post50369058

DubOnHoliday

Got a few hellos on my usual IFSC to Ringsend run. I think the sun brings out the crazy in people