11 Types of Annoying Running Partners
Quirks that can make training with certain runners less than ideal.
We love all runners, of course, but some have, well, quirks that can make training with them less than ideal. See if any of these sound familiar, and let us know about other types of annoying training partners in the comments section.
Has had every running injury in the book—just in the last three miles.
Knows precisely how far and how fast he's gone.
Always able to pass the talk test if the subject is himself.
Documents every moment of every mile.
Always, um … on the go.
Always just slightly ahead, just slightly pushing the pace.
Frequently bumps elbows, clips heels, and shares sweat.
Always would have set a PR, except…
Allows time for a full warmup, and then some.
Breaks the wind even when not in front.
Always says running was so much better decades ago!
Scott is a veteran running, fitness, and health journalist who has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times. Much of his writing translates sport science research and elite best practices into practical guidance for everyday athletes. He is the author or coauthor of several running books, including Running Is My Therapy, Advanced Marathoning, and Meb for Mortals. Scott has also written about running for Slate, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and other members of the sedentary media. His lifetime running odometer is past 110,000 miles, but he’s as much in love as ever.
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