dwayneshintzy wrote: » "and I didn't even do any training" People who run a race on minimal training and seem to want extra credit for their times, since they didn't even train. Imagine what they could do if they trained! But alas, they just don't have the time to do so (apparently). Not referring to experienced runners who lament their lack of (or poor) training after a race. These people don't seem to realise that training IS the hard part.
dwayneshintzy wrote: » It can be! Though this was in relation to a colleague (we work the same hours.
walshb wrote: » Christmas Eve runners can fook right off... Come to think of it, so can boardsies posters.
walshb wrote: » In farirnese tang1, you might just have a point. Haven't gotten out for a single run this year and I'm on moaning about runners... Fook it... I'll write this year off and make a real push for poster of the year 2017. Might even post a running log!
average_runner wrote: » Loads out today. Wasn't something for me, maybe on 26th
walshb wrote: » Stephen's day runners can fook right off!ðŸ‘
average_runner wrote: » In phoenix park today. Amount of people running on the road and cars couldn't get by them.
ThisRegard wrote: » Drivers must have been pretty ****.
average_runner wrote: » Roads too narrow at the bends especially with traffic coming the other way. Acres road is hard to pass people on when traffic both ways also.
kit3 wrote: » There's either path or trail almost everywhere in the park, being on the road shouldn't be an issue
Djoucer wrote: » The Phoenix park is the perfect example of all that is wrong with transport in Ireland. Pedestrians ignore the lovely walking paths and trails, preferring to use the cycle paths, cyclists don't use them as they're awful, preferring the nice roads. And motorists use the park as a short cut, ignoring all recreational users of it. It's quite wonderful when you think about it.
davedanon wrote: » Calling it a transport problem misses the point. It's the Irish mindset. "Ah sure, they're only rules. What harm?" See: crossing roads, smoking 'outside' pubs, 'obeying' park bye-laws, parking on paths, parking on cycle-lanes, driving in cycle-lanes. Driving per se, in fact.
Djoucer wrote: » Agree 100%. I didn't call it a transport problem rather perfect example of the transport/above.
davedanon wrote: » There is a driver mindset which reckons that nothing should halt their uninterrupted progress unless it some other form of motorised vehicle. The concept of waiting patiently behind the 'obstruction' (walkers/runner/cyclists) until it is safe to overtake is foreign to this cohort. Having said that, I agree, no need to be on the road in the PP, for the most part. If it is unavoidable, a running group should be going single-file - something I notice cyclists seem loath to do. Not a criticism or jibe, just an observation. What's going on there?
kit3 wrote: » Agree completely. Only problem I see is the actual location of the cycling & walking paths on the main road. If you park on the main road & have a buggy it's fairly difficult to get it under the bars & across the grass to the walking path - if they were reversed it would make more sense
average_runner wrote: » Yeah it was a strange one whoever designed it
Annie get your Run wrote: » Someone who sits behind a desk and doesn't run, walk or cycle :rolleyes: I emailed them last year when the footpaths were constantly under water and everyone was on the cycle lanes as a result. They said they were holding a big meeting to discuss changes and improvements. I see they've painted the bikes on the cycle paths again which presumably means they're doing nothing. Such a shame for all park users.
ThisRegard wrote: » Switching the cycle lane with the footpath doesn't make much sense, you're left with pedestrians closer to the road and bordered by the cycle lane on the other side, they'll have to cross the cycle lane sooner or later. A bit of common sense is required in the park, if you want to go time trialling there just use the road.
