Spitting??

Do peeps spit on the treadmill in the gym...?

Then again I suppose real runners don't use treadmills

Last Saturday on a parkrun a guy 10 yards in front spat on the floor and for a reaon unknown to me I did the same almost in the same spot. I have absolutely no idea why I did it.

I do normally spit while running, but only alone on country roads.

In the past spitting was quite widespread, some pubs would have spittoons into which people were encouraged to spit rather than on the floor.  As society became aware of the connection between the desease TB and spitting, then it became less acceptable: buses, public buildings, swimming baths would have signs saying no spitting, in France "defense de crache".  School kids are injected to stop them getting TB and the killer disease has almost gone, certainly it has left the public consciousness.  However with not all children being injected (for whatever reason) TB is on the rise and the growing acceptability of spitting represents a potential health issue in years to come.

I have on occasions had to spit; fly in the mouth, stung on the lip.  But, other than in an emergency I think it is unnecessary, unpleasant for others and ultimately a selfish and anti-social action.  If I am unwell, or covering a long distance I carry tissues.  Again in emergencies I have also blown my nose on my shirt (but that is my business and does not affect others).

However this is trivial when we consider the number of runners who urinate (and worse) inappropriately and willy-nilly.  I have seen large numbers using public green space next to pavements in a City Centre, while they were walking to the start line, having left the portaloos a few yards behind at the pre race Assembly point.  And that was only a Half Marathon.

These unnecessary behaviours will give runners a bad name and in some cases gives local communities reason to object to future events.

Running Kev wrote (see)

Only ok if no one around I say.

My point exactly if you hold off when others are around then you can choose not to spit at all.

I agree with you Canute at some of our local races they have had to ask runners not to pee all over the village as rightly so locals didn't like runners urinating in their gardens or nearby.

Oh, yes! I have watched runners piss on villages and cities all over Britain!

Canute wrote (see)

In the past spitting was quite widespread, some pubs would have spittoons into which people were encouraged to spit rather than on the floor.  As society became aware of the connection between the desease TB and spitting, then it became less acceptable: buses, public buildings, swimming baths would have signs saying no spitting, in France "defense de crache".  School kids are injected to stop them getting TB and the killer disease has almost gone, certainly it has left the public consciousness.  However with not all children being injected (for whatever reason) TB is on the rise and the growing acceptability of spitting represents a potential health issue in years to come.

 

There's also the fact that the vaccine is only something like 50% effective.

I'm not a big fan of spitting, I think it's quite disgusting. But then I almost never need to spit while running or otherwise, so maybe I just don't understand what it's like.

Swallow it and keep hydrated !!! 

As for spitting in the gym, would you like someone to spit on your lounge floor?

So you guys spit inside a gym when on a treadmill? Really?

Not very nice is it inside someones gym.

Outside on the roads or park fair enough but not indoors leaving someone else to clean it up - disgusting if you ask me.

Catalin Bond wrote (see)

There's also the fact that the vaccine is only something like 50% effective.

 I didn't know that.   That is very scarry!  Definitely no spitting please... I don't wish to die young (well middle aged then).

Ok, younger than I would have.

K80 maybe i did K80

is it okay for anyone to spit? 

i'm a girl, i spit when running , i am rather impressed that i can spit a remarkable distance  - which is actually  quite gross 

sometimes i spit badly and i gob on my shoe, and think to myself that i deserved it for spitting lol 

yeah germs and all that  - its not a great idea really 

i wouldn't pee while out running, TBH its tricky for girls to pee outside discretely 

no. it is NOT ok for girls to spit whilst running. thats uneccessary

Runners on a threadmill don't spit, but it is a controlled area, if you are in the streets and you get your nose stuffed it is probably due to runners sinus or outdoor allergy, it will stop you from breathing regularly.

If you first instinct is to spit, do it, that's what your body is telling you to do, don't spit on others face though.

Spit with class, be a classy spitter.

Good luck and have fun.