New Year Joggers

[swee'pea99]

Out walking t'hound and the woods are full of 'em - puffing along in their new kit, full of Christmas pud & good intentions. Wonder how many will still be off the sofa come February....or even next w'e.

 

[ianrauk]

Same with cyclists. Seen a few new bikes and new gear this weekend.
I think it also the same with Gym bunnies... they get on their new year resolution thing and want to get fit/lose weight etc and pack out the gyms in January.

 

[welsh dragon]

As ian says, its the same with new cyclists. Good intentions, but little stamina or willpower. A certain percentage will stick at it. Fair play to the ones that do with either sport.

 

[Tommy2]

Better to try and fail than to not try at all.

 

[vernon]

Better to try and fail than to not try at all.

I don't want to try to try.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I think joggers like cyclists should be encouraged to wear high visibility clothing.
The other day while cycling along a road i was nearly intercepted by one of these idiots dressed in black. Ok they can see me and act accordingly,but having a black shadow approach on my blind side,then try to either dart in front of me or wait impatiently till i've passed isn't on!Besides, most joggers want to be cyclists but they're just too tight to buy a bike!

 

[screenman]

Some cyclist would also like to be able to run, but knackered knee's stop them.

 

[screenman]

Out walking t'hound and the woods are full of 'em - puffing along in their new kit, full of Christmas pud & good intentions. Wonder how many will still be off the sofa come February....or even next w'e.

I take it you have never started something you did not finish.

 

[Dave7]

I don't want to try to try.

You should at least try to try to try.
I think.

 

[vernon]

You should at least try to try to try.
I think.

That would be too trying.

 

[vernon]

I take it you have never started something you did not finish.

I dread the day that I do that with breathing.

 

[Dave7]

Some cyclist would also like to be able to run, but knackered knee's stop them.

Very true.
I used to enjoy running (only ever got up to 12 milers) until my ligaments went. I went to the doctor who told me "it's ligamitis............pack in running". I thought "I'm not having that" so went private and was told "its ligamitis..............pack in running"...............that was 30 years ago and still good advice.

 

[Lullabelle]

I think joggers like cyclists should be encouraged to wear high visibility clothing.
The other day while cycling along a road i was nearly intercepted by one of these idiots dressed in black. Ok they can see me and act accordingly,but having a black shadow approach on my blind side,then try to either dart in front of me or wait impatiently till i've passed isn't on!Besides, most joggers want to be cyclists but they're just too tight to buy a bike!

I wear a hi-viz sleeveless top over my black running gear. When running behind someone I don' t need to warm them I am behind them, they usually hear me puffing and wheezing before I get close.

 

[TVC]

As ian says, its the same with new cyclists. Good intentions, but little stamina or willpower. A certain percentage will stick at it. Fair play to the ones that do with either sport.

Ditto. Encouragement to all that make a start, we all went out for a first ride or run at some point.

 

[Dave7]

The Jehovah witness who has just knocked at my door would beg to disagree.

Can I assume you invited him in for a cup of tea and a chat ?