Top 5 Running Pet Peeves

I thought making a Top 5 list would make me feel a little better about annoying runners.  I spent quite a bit of time (sometimes not enough) training, whether it be for my next tri or for the last half and I swear I feel like people dont have manners!  I thought a top 5 list would be fitting considering Jeremy and I were bitching the second we got out of the car.... Ok so here it goes

5.  Littering:
     Okay, so I understand when your at an Aid station, the first thing on my mind is the environment.  But I at least make a conscience effort to make the cup into the garbage can.  Or throw it off the side of the road so no one can step on it.  But I dont know how many times people would just throw their cup straight down behind them so others would step on.  See, Im accident prone.  I will twist an ankle on a tiny plastic cup!  I rolled an ankle during a tri and while grimacing in pain looked back- all the while thinking it was huge boulder I tripped over- oh no it was a small rock sticking out of the ground. D'oh







4. Overzealous Runners:
  ::sigh::  I understand you're excited...but some people dont want to hear it!  I had the unfortunate time of being stuck pacing with one woman who felt the need to be the policeman of the race, and be so insanely loud I could hear her over my headphones.  She felt the need to tell every woman in the race (including me) to not wear both ear phones because she was worried we were going to get raped! Yes, raped!  After tapping everyone on the shoulder, she proceeded to tell them how her friend was running in Central Park and got grabbed in broad day light.  It also bothered me that every mile marker, her and her friend would take pictures next to the sign, not only that but take pictures with the CHP officers.  Ugh

3. Stopping during Aid Stations:
    Now its not so much stopping during Aid Stations, I know some have to, trust me I need to definitely slow down in order to not get Gatorade all over my face and chest.  The thing I have the most problem with is stopping so others have to run around you just to get a drink of water.  I will shove someone!

2.  Inconsistent Pacing:
     I like to think running is a lot like driving.  The fast lane is to the left, if you want to drive slow, stay to the right.  Some people clearly dont think like me!  When you stop in front of me, we have issues.  Also, if your stopping before we even hit Mile 1, you should probably rethink doing a half marathon.

and my biggest pet peeve and biggest annoyance...
1.  Wearing your race shirt during your race.
     I dont know why this bothers me so much.  I equate it to wearing your favorite band shirt at your bands concert.  Gah, its so annoying.  Dont do it!