Kamikaze joggers...

MouseMan01

I live in Cork City. I get up really early in the morning and run. Partly through the city when there is zero traffic or people. Been doing this for more than 18 months now.

Wondering what's the story with 'kamikaze joggers' that run through the city centre during the day? The other day I saw one jogger sail through North Gate Bridge junction.

For those unfamiliar with Cork. This is a very busy junction in the heart of the city. This guy didn't even slow down for traffic.

Kinda defeats the purpose of jogging IMO if you end up in ICU or the morgue. Now is not a good time to end up in hospital.

Then you have the city centre joggers, that run for 100 meters. Stop at a traffic light. Wait then run another 100 meters. Stop at another light.

Maybe if you were in Dublin, this might be necessary. But in Cork City centre you can walk 15/20 mins in any direction and be in the suburbs.

Each to his/her own i suppose. You'd have to wonder about the mentality though.

What strange jogging/running behaviour have you noticed when you are out and about?

tom1ie

MouseMan01 wrote: »

I live in Cork City. I get up really early in the morning and run. Partly through the city when there is zero traffic or people. Been doing this for more than 18 months now.

Wondering what's the story with 'kamikaze joggers' that run through the city centre during the day? The other day I saw one jogger sail through North Gate Bridge junction.

For those unfamiliar with Cork. This is a very busy junction in the heart of the city. This guy didn't even slow down for traffic.

Kinda defeats the purpose of jogging IMO if you end up in ICU or the morgue. Now is not a good time to end up in hospital.

Then you have the city centre joggers, that run for 100 meters. Stop at a traffic light. Wait then run another 100 meters. Stop at another light.

Maybe if you were in Dublin, this might be necessary. But in Cork City centre you can walk 15/20 mins in any direction and be in the suburbs.

Each to his/her own i suppose. You'd have to wonder about the mentality though.

What strange jogging/running behaviour have you noticed when you are out and about?

People jogging in cycle lanes, where the cycle lanes are on the road.
Utter stupidity. I understand the tarmac is a bit easier on the knees but jog on grass if it means that much to you not on the bloody road.

Mardyke

Are ye OK?

BiggJim

They are more interested in being seen out jogging than anything.

world class wreckin’ cru

BiggJim wrote: »

They are more interested in being seen out jogging than anything.

Maybe you should be seen out for a run too, fatty.

Brian?

Mod note: This thread doesn't really relate to fitness. So I am closing it.

OP, if you want it moved to the Cork City forum please ask the mods there if it's ok.