Trail running is toxic

Zellephant said:
Which recreational sport has the most toxic culture, and why is it trail running???
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Road cycling, trail runners are usually super chill and not really as rushed as other people (also the most social).. On a seperate rant Paddel has also become sort of a cult these days
 
Jeesh I love running whether on the trails or road doesn't really bother me.

I have come across numerous people on trails or road that you just chat to for like an hour before moving to the next pack. If you stop everyone asks if you are ok and would actually make a plan to get you help of needed.

I am a pretty average runner but have friends that have won back yard ultra, gone to the SA champs, won Durban marathon, won 100 milers, met Gerda Steyn, Bruce Fordyce numerous times and all these people are very cool and just enjoy the sport. I can say the same for the average okes just giving a word of support when you feel like giving up.

There are also 100s of trail/road groups you can join and everyone is friendly, accommodating and stay with the slowest person walking up the hills with them. Join one of these groups and you will have new friends in no time.

I honestly don't know why OP thinks trail runners are toxic. Gosh most of the time of you step in a cow patty you laugh and move on because the next river crossing will clean it off.
 
rustypup said:
See many chess fans screaming blue murder at the contenders?

How many times have you seen a chess spectator claim "WE WON!!"?

Chess makes no false claims that it "uplifts communities".

Sportsball is essentially a marketing platform aimed at a largely irrational and delusional client base.

There is nothing to be learned from sportsball. It adds nothing of value to the species. It is shallow entertainment. Nothing more.
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I'm willing to bet it all has to do with the sport/activity reaching a certain level of popularity. The moment something becomes mainstream enough, the toxicity creeps in. When it's a little bit unknown and there's a tight community, it's usually the best thing ever. When a chain of retail stores opens in every major town selling the gear then watch out.

Experienced it to a certain degree with MTB. Started off as a way to feel like a kid riding my bike again but certain people find a way to suck the joy out of it for everyone. That being said, there are a lot of nice people in that game but seems it only takes one to affect a day out.

Ocean Kayak fishing, when I get to do it, seems to still be in the sweet spot. Where I go is a more off the beaten track and so I don't get to experience the masses and the egos.
 
Flanders said:
I'm willing to bet it all has to do with the sport/activity reaching a certain level of popularity. The moment something becomes mainstream enough, the toxicity creeps in. When it's a little bit unknown and there's a tight community, it's usually the best thing ever. When a chain of retail stores opens in every major town selling the gear then watch out.

Experienced it to a certain degree with MTB. Started off as a way to feel like a kid riding my bike again but certain people find a way to suck the joy out of it for everyone. That being said, there are a lot of nice people in that game but seems it only takes one to affect a day out.

Ocean Kayak fishing, when I get to do it, seems to still be in the sweet spot. Where I go is a more off the beaten track and so I don't get to experience the masses and the egos.
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Of course...the more people that participate, the more likely you are to run (excuse the pun) into an arsehole.

Just look at online gaming...cesspool of arseholes...most of which don't even have hair on their arseholes yet.
 
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