Hadn’t heard of this till the article in the statesman about it. Not that I run that much (if at all… I am more of a walker) but if she elbowed me I would run after her. It is a sad thing that we have people like that living in Steiner.
Update: Another article where someone is (incorrectly) identified as the rude jogger…
56 responses so far ↓
1 Melissa // Mar 8, 2010 at 11:16 am
Someone should take her picture and post it to the Facebook page. I’m sure some of the people she’s been rude to have a cell phone with a camera with them when they run. Someone will know who it is.
2 sg // Mar 8, 2010 at 6:28 pm
If this is true, she should be brought up on assault charges, at the very least interviewed by the news so we can get a good look at those who feel so self-entitled, everyone is in their way. How hard is a simple “excuse me” or even a “coming through” to alert someone on the sidewalk?? The only thing more rare than common sense is common courtesy.
3 Hollie // Mar 8, 2010 at 10:59 pm
I’d happily deck her if this happens when I’m around.
4 Real Estate Expert // Mar 8, 2010 at 11:02 pm
One thing we should remember is that calling the press to tell on our neighbors only reduces our property values. I’m all for taking action against the rude jogger, but talking to the Austin-American statesman about it just confirmed for thousands of urbanites why they would never move out to Steiner Ranch. If you have trouble selling your home, this could be part of the reason. Let’s not try to publicize our catty neighborhood trifles. Next time just run the jogger over.
5 Heather // Mar 9, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Oh my goodness! I would trip her…I think I may be on a mission to find this lady…anyone know what time of day she’s most likely to jog?
6 Poster formerly known as // Mar 9, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Real Estate Expert:
Do you really believe that a story about a rude jogger would affect the re-sale value of a home? And it would deter “thousands.” Oh, hyperbole…
7 Michelle // Mar 9, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I hadn’t heard of this woman, or anyone noteworthily rude, until the article. My experiences with fellow Steiner residents have been nothing but positive.
It’s too bad home values don’t predict manners.
8 SpandTexPants // Mar 10, 2010 at 3:35 pm
I know the Rude Jogger, she lives in Buffalo Gap. She has tourettes syndrome. She was a constant figure in Mansfield Dam Park but was bringing so much heat on herself for being so rude that she could no longer run in her neighborhood for fear of being blackballed. She is now running here in Steiner Ranch BECAUSE no one knows her. She cant help it with the outbursts. Its a real medical condion, a genetic neurological disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics. (i.e. fatso signs)
9 rude jogger // Mar 10, 2010 at 9:36 pm
A response from the rude jogger.
When I first heard of all this “rude jogger” campaign, I initially did not want to respond but this is all getting way out of control so the other side of the story needs to be heard.
First off- I didn’t “come out of nowhere.” I was running down the public sidewalk on the right side. (Meaning, the way traffic flows.)
I pass couples all the time and people will adjust single file when passing someone on the side walk. Even kids know to go behind one another.
I know these two women saw me coming and they just continued to take up the entire sidewalk (one had a baby jogger and the other was walking next to her). I thought the one that was clearly on my side of the sidewalk was going to move over. I guess she thought that I was supposed to run off the sidewalk onto the dirt and grass? When her arm hit mine, she made this obnoxious squeal like I had done something wrong. When I turned around and saw that they were still walking along taking up the entire sidewalk I popped off. It was more along the lines of how big her rear was, not “fat ass.” Yes, I know this was not my finest moment. I should not have said anything, but being run off the sidewalk is not a fun thing to have to put up with. The good thing is that in my 7 years of running in Steiner Ranch, I have never encountered anything like these two.
When I passed these two again later, I was running on the other side of the street. They both stopped and stared at me with the meanest looks. I was laughing when I held out my arms like I was taking up the whole sidewalk running- not saying “fat so”. Seriously, get the chip off your shoulders.
In my opinion, the rude thing is to take up the whole sidewalk and then act like you’re 13 and start a hate campaign on Facebook- (FUN “Fatties United Now”)? Do these people not have anything better to do? This is baffling to me and very sad.
Oh, and side note. I’m not the same woman that did the finger pointing incident. But I’m guessing from the way it sounded that she was just as frustrated by the lack of sidewalk etiquette in that situation.
Single file when passing on a public sidewalk. And keep to the right. That’s all I have.
This is like a mom version of Mean Girls. Unbelievable and really, really sad.
10 Laura // Mar 11, 2010 at 7:34 pm
To Rude Jogger:
It takes a lot of guts to respond – kudos to you. I have also occasionally observed that there are some individuals/groups that will not move. For the most part folks are friendly and polite, but there are a few walkers that know a runner is approaching and purposely refuse to share.
I recommend that you consider running on the grass whenever possible as a matter of choice. I have run many miles in Steiner and running on the grass benefits me in two ways: 1) I don’t stress out about how I am going to get around those stubborn few, and 2) I smile inside knowing that I will gain running longevity because I am running on a surface much more forgiving to my joints.
Happy Trails
11 Runner too // Mar 12, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Rude Jogger… thanks for the reply. As a long-term runner in Steiner I am always amazed at the self absorbed people that won’t share the sidewalk. Some people will never learn that the world doesn’t revolve around them. The worst are women with strollers. They even block the streets walking two and three abrest making you drive around them.
12 Runner // Mar 13, 2010 at 12:31 pm
This is why I have been running the Steiner Ranch trails instead of the sidewalk. The women in the strollers are the worst. Does anyone know if there is a running group in Steiner?
13 anonymous // Mar 15, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Interesting how comments went from “lynch mob” to empathetic once both sides of the story were told.
I’m glad no one ran you over Not-So-Rude-After-All Jogger. I think our resident “Real Estate Expert” may have had other plans for you though.
14 anonymous // Mar 16, 2010 at 11:36 am
Wow! I read some of the comments out there on the two articles in the Statesman (see above for links) and we Steiner Ranchers are really earning a reputation for ourselves in the community.
I don’t think publicizing this kind of petty stuff is helping any of us. You really put this out on Facebook? Yikes.
15 Doug // Mar 16, 2010 at 4:51 pm
The whole thing is stoooooopid.
16 Get Your Apparel // Mar 18, 2010 at 10:34 pm
I find this situation rather entertaining
17 Anonymous // Mar 22, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I won’t even run or ride my bike on the sidewalks in Stiener because it’s so frustratingly hard to. I end up having to run or bike in the gutter or in the grass because of people walking abreast, or even better the clueless mommy jogger with a stroller and ipod headphones on in the middle of the sidewalk. I run the trails instead… but I would like to use the sidewalks…
18 Anon // Mar 23, 2010 at 10:26 am
Seriously, if Cups and Cones really starts selling “Rude Jogger” apparrel, I will never go there again. This thing needs to just die and to feed into the nonsense does nothing for our community.
19 Anononon // Mar 23, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Anon, they are already selling them. I saw the shirts at Cups and Cones last week.
20 Runner too // Mar 23, 2010 at 3:34 pm
I think this thread should continue. It has unearthed a systemic problem in SR – rude people hoarding sidewalks. If we can get people to share the sidwalks (and streets), it has helped.
21 Anon // Mar 24, 2010 at 8:00 am
that’s disheartening. Cups and Cones has always been about supporting the community and this does nothing but advertise the few morons that are very publicly shining a bad light on Steiner Ranch. I’m sure the two drama queens who started this are squealing with delight about all of the attention they are getting, but I certainly hope people arnen’t buying them!
22 Unknown // Mar 25, 2010 at 9:11 am
I agree running in the grass certainly helps the joints but dodging the dog crap makes it no fun. I know many obey the rules and pick-up their dog mess… but many don’t!
23 Laura // Mar 25, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Unknown:
Good point about the dog crap in the grass. My experience has been that dog owners are pretty good about cleaning up on Quinlan. I think that the steady traffic helps enable the better behavior. However, the grass along Flat Top Ranch Road, which I love to run on because of decreased traffic is another story.
24 abe smak // Mar 25, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Well now, seems like this thread has moved on from rude joggers to rude pet owners! Maybe Fion’s will start selling shirts for this one!
25 laura // Mar 25, 2010 at 9:56 pm
@ SpandTexPants
You should be ashamed of yourself for mocking someone with a disability. What kind of person are you? It is one thing to comment, but quite another to take a serious disability and poke fun of it in this way. You make me sick
26 laura // Mar 25, 2010 at 10:03 pm
@ SpandTexPants
You should be ashamed of yourself for mocking someone with a disability. What kind of person are you? It is one thing to comment, but quite another to take a serious disability and poke fun of it in this way. You make me sick
27 Get Your Apparel // Mar 25, 2010 at 10:21 pm
I find the shirt to be hilarious. I think that the message does not side with one party over the other, but merely takes a situation and has fun with it. I think people are way too serious these days and need to learn how to slow down a bit and enjoy life.
28 Anon // Mar 26, 2010 at 8:14 am
GYP – and your opinion seems to go along with the fact that you want to make a profit off all of this stupidity.
29 Janis // Mar 26, 2010 at 8:25 am
There have been a few vicious and unkind things posted on this site and others by ‘anonymous’ people that cross a serious line. I’ve made the decision to try to diffuse this situation by removing myself from my Facebook group – which was for FUN and HUMOR – foreign concepts to a few out there. The person who is making the shirts is someone I know of, but I had nothing to do with that. I find it funny. If you can’t laugh at this situation, there is something wrong. Life is too short to deal with negative people, so ta ta! I can only hope that I don’t run into you or crazy #2 – you know who you are.
30 Get Your Apparel // Mar 26, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Anon – I am sorry that you don’t have a sense of humor. For someone that thinks all this is stupid you sure do spend alot of time reading and posting on the latest. Perhaps you should buy a shirt and wear it as a disguise.
31 Anon // Mar 27, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Janis – you say that life is too short to deal with negative people, but you took the time to contact the local newspaper and start and promote a facebook page. Why would YOU do all of this in response to one negative encounter? It’s beyond funny – it’s so pathetic that you have such a need for attention. I do not, which is why I’m anon. Whenever this subject of the rude jogger comes up, EVERYONE I know thinks the two women who started it all are attention seeking morons and a blight on our community. Even on your FB page, you were “so excited” that you were going ot be in the paper. Woo Hoo – way to go!
32 Janis // Mar 28, 2010 at 9:43 am
Anon: You are incorrect on all points in your seething remark. As much as I would like to, I will not humor you with a response. As I said, I’m backing down in an attempt to diffuse the situation. Are you?
33 smack talker // Mar 28, 2010 at 10:16 am
Janis, I think you ROCK! You have brought awareness to a topic that needed to be addressed.
34 anon II // Mar 28, 2010 at 10:50 am
Anon: Says a lot about you and EVERYONE you know.
EVERYONE I know thinks this whole thing is very funny.Life is fun try it.
35 Peace Seeker // Mar 28, 2010 at 1:00 pm
It is so sad to me that this has whole thing has gotten so far out of hand and has engendered such hostility within our neighborhood. Everyone involved has some level of blame for the conflict and should take responsibility for their part and not continue the blame game. Consider if the so-called “rude jogger” had chosen to respond in this way to the original article (this is an edited version of her actual blog comment, changing the tone and softening some of the more inflammatory statements):
“When I first heard of this “rude jogger” story, I initially did not want to respond but this is all getting way out of hand so I want to clear the air, take responsibility for my part in this encounter, and clarify some misunderstandings.
I was running down the sidewalk in the opposite direction than the two women were walking. I truly expected that they’d adjust single-file so we could pass each other, but they did not and I had to run onto the grass to avoid a collision when we passed. Our arms did bump as we passed, but this was completely accidental. That said, I was irritated at having to run off the sidewalk when there was room to pass single-file and I popped off with a rude comment along the lines of how big her rear was (though I didn’t say “fat ass”). Yes, I know this was not my finest moment; I should not have said anything.
When I passed the same two women again later that same morning, I was running on the other side of the street. They both stopped and stared at me hostilely. I tried to make light of the situation by laughing and holding out my arms like I was taking up the whole sidewalk running- not saying “fatso”- but obviously I was misunderstood and that only made things worse.
So I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize for having made an insulting remark and for my misinterpreted attempt at humor with the arm gesture. I’d also like to suggest that everyone – walkers and runners alike – needs to make a serious effort to pass others single-file to allow everyone to remain on the sidewalk whenever possible. Double-strollers may not be able to do more than hug the right the best they can, which is understandable, but pairs and groups can make more of an effort not to take up the whole sidewalk when passing.
Also, I want to say that my feelings are very much hurt that a group has been formed on Facebook (FUN “Fatties United Now”) trying to identify and insult/attack me. I’d very much appreciate it if the creator of that group would put a stop to that. It does nothing to improve relations in the neighborhood.
Oh, and side note. The other incident discussed in the news story (the finger pointing incident) was not me. ”
I’m thinking that if this had been the initial response, the other side would have considered the single-file issue (and perhaps even apologized for their behavior), accepted the apology for her rude comment, and taken down the Facebook group immediately . I also think it would have ended this thing long before anyone attempted to lighten the mood about it (i.e. with the rude jogger t-shirts that don’t blame anyone but instead poke fun at the whole situation), which would have made that a non-issue as well.
Please everyone, try to consider the other side of things (at least later if not in the heat of the moment) and let’s all have a laugh, smooth this over, and get on with getting along!
36 Mike-Steiner Ranch // Mar 31, 2010 at 10:43 am
Hey ANON,
Reveal yourself? Hiding behind a ANON blog and talking smack is not very becoming of you . Let us know who you are? At least have the confidence to step up and speak your mind from behind your mask.Let me ask this question: How would you like to get a shoulder check when your head is turned the other direction and didn’t see the rude jogger coming? What would you do? Call the Police and file an assault charge? Which could have been done. Maybe you would say nothing so the rude jogger and then she does it again and knocks that person over and hits their head and dies from a brain injury. How would you feel then? The two woman involved here told some friends about the incident and decided to make light of the situation while getting the word out to watch out for this rude person. Humor prolongs life and makes our daily lives more enjoyable. You should try it.
P.s.The shirts have nothing to do with anyone in steiner ranch. They were created by an austinite who read Kelso’s article.
Hey ANON, why are you so bitter towards these two ladies? Did they get under your skin? If your not the rude jogger, then get over it and calm done..life is too short.
Think happy thoughts-be positive
37 anonymous // Mar 31, 2010 at 4:26 pm
There is definitely more than enough material here for an episode of The Real Housewives of Steiner Ranch. Great Stuff. (I smell a T-Shirt opportunity – no pun intended)
38 rude jogger // Mar 31, 2010 at 5:11 pm
To Mike-Steiner Ranch,
I have not blogged once since my initial response. I check the blogs periodically to see if this is dying down. I have no idea who any of the bloggers are. I am trying to remain anonymous for my children’s sake. Although at the same time, this whole thing was such a non-event I’m not sure I even care anymore.
Since I was there, I’ll clarify what happened once again. I was running down the sidewalk, the girls saw me coming and did not move. I bumped elbows with the girl that was on my side of the sidewalk. Not too fun for me either. I was very frustrated. I don’t like to run in the grass because the ground can be uneven and my knees are not so good. I’m not sure you will understand this if you are not a runner. I was really frustrated. I’m not perfect. Again, I should not have said anything.
Please stop trying to spin this into something it wasn’t.
39 anonymous // Mar 31, 2010 at 10:40 pm
I am a very confused resident….I’ve lived here 9 years and was not aware that single joggers couldn’t yield to tandum walkers. Personally I think it seems to be the nice thing to do. Our community was built for community and sidewalks are made for strolling along…perhaps talking with a girlfriend, walking with your kids, enjoying our BEAUTIFUL neighborhood. Yes it is also used by joggers and cyclist, but not everyone in this neighborhood is a runner and aware of these “rules”.
40 Heather Stetten // Apr 1, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Hilarious!! I am SO buying a shirt
41 Poster formerly known as // Apr 2, 2010 at 9:56 am
anonymous –
It’s not a “rule,” just common courtesy to go single file when approaching someone — whether they are walking or jogging. It’s called “sharing,” something most people learn in , oh, kindergarden
42 Anon // Apr 2, 2010 at 10:39 am
Mike – could this be Mike, the husband of one of the women “asssaulted.” This was an accidental elbow knock – to even speculate that the nxt time, it could result in a brain injury just shows that you are as stupid as your “fatso” wife. If it had happened to me, I probably would have said, excuse me, and assumed that it was an accident. Because I am a positive person – you and your gang of idiots are the negative ones, and the only problem I have it that you chose to connect our community with it in the NEWSPAPER! This will be my last post on the subject – it needs to die and it would help if Cups and Cones would get rid of the stupid t-shirts.
43 Janis // Apr 3, 2010 at 8:36 am
Anon – you are a very mean person. You don’t have the guts to use your own name and say the vindictive things you say. It’s easy to hide behind a wall and shout out anything you want. Rude Jogger has nothing on you.
44 Monique // Apr 3, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Rude Jogger,
I will accept the fact that you said it was not your finest moment and that fact that you are not perfect as an apology . I am certainly not perfect and I am sorry than when Kelso called me that I confirmed the story . I was making a point that a specific behavior is not acceptable and it was not an attack on you since I have no idea who you are. Of course, Kelso put a humorous twist on the event. Since you have kids I am sure you understand that it is important to call someone on the carpet for innappropriate behavior. If you dont, behavior will not change.
For the record, I did not see you as I was very involved in my conversation and I dont have the worlds best vision. I am accostomed to people moving over for a stroller but if I saw you I would have moved to avoid being hit. I now understand that joggers have a different perspective and I can accept that as fair and will adjust single file. To the anon who makes all the vicious personal attacks and hides behind your mask all I can say is you have some definate anger issues and should check YOUR facts I have asked the person in charge of this blog on several occations to take down these blogs and I hope he will respect my request and I plan to ask Cups and Cones to stop selling the t-shirts. I know many think it is funny except those involved.
45 Abby // Apr 3, 2010 at 7:49 pm
I am deeply distressed about this whole egregious situation that may undermine any sense of being a neighborhood and be the demise of Steiner Ranch. Before the world ends, I’d like to make a few suggestions that I will formally present at the next Steiner Ranch Home Owners association. My only hope is that one of these solutions will be adopted so that we can return to our prior state of suburban heaven. Here are three potential solutions to the problem.
1) All pedestrians must travel east toward 620 during odd numbered hours and west toward Lake Austin during even numbered hours. One of the downsides to this solution is that would be a no passing rule in effect.
2) Or perhaps between the hours of 5 am to 8 am or 8 pm to 11 pm joggers may use the sidewalks and between the hours of 8 am and 11 am or 5 pm to 8 pm mothers and children may use the sidewalk. All other times are fair game.
3) We could post a google calander online that can only be accessed by Steiner Ranch residents. All residents must sign up for thirty minute blocks of time that they would like to use the sidewalks. But you can only sign up for three thirty minute time blocks each week. If necessary we could separate the sidewalks into one mile segments so that more people could access them at one time. These request will be reviewed by the HOA on a monthly basis. Violators will not be allowed to sign up for future use of the sidewalk.
I personally like the third the best but I will petition for it to be put to a community vote. In the meantime, no one can access the sidewalks until we reach an acceptable agreement for all parties.
On the other hand, we could just share the sidewalks, say hello when passing our neighbors or passing if you’re in a bad mood, and appreciate the fact that we live in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Austin with great neighbors.
Sincerely,
Dear Abby
46 rude jogger // Apr 3, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Monique,
I am more than happy that this whole issue will be put to rest. I appreciate your acknowledgement of the jogger’s perspective. And I promise to keep my mouth shut.
47 sarah // Apr 7, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Monique,
Why are you crying? You are the one who started this whole thing to begin with and now you cant take the heat? You are getting exactly what you deserve.
48 sarah // Apr 8, 2010 at 7:42 am
Monique,
What is hilarious is the fact that you opened up this situation and now can’t take the heat that is coming from it. The shirts are hilarious- as viewed by many including people who are involved. Maybe you will think before you open your mouth the next time
49 Doug // Apr 8, 2010 at 12:54 pm
WOW! Anon and Sarah, you guys have taken hatred and bitterness to a whole new level. I genuinely feel sorry for anyone who has been unfortunate enough to cross you two. Is this how you treat your family, friends and neighbors? Now that I think about it, you two probably don’t have many friends because of how underlyingly nasty you are.
To anyone outside of Steiner Ranch:
If you have been reading this blog, please do not let these few people taint your impression of our neighborhood. These people that comment negatively are less than 1% of the total that live here. The other 99% are wonderful folks who, I think, are very caring, considerate and understanding adults who come together as a community. I’ve never met so many good people and made so many friends since living here. I could never think of living anywhere else that would or could increase the great quality of life that we have here.
I do think the shirts are extremely funny and they are just making light of the situation. I do have an idea for another shirt: beware the rude blogger. On second thought, maybe not.
God bless you all.
50 John Kelso's Latest Blog // Apr 9, 2010 at 9:04 am
Quotes from the BLOG
“I would totally wear that shirt. It was the best laugh I’ve had all day!
… read the full comment by JP | Comment on Rude Jogger flap now has a T-shirt Read Rude Jogger flap now has a T-shirt
Hilarious! Love the idea, and to me the real point of the shirt is against the people who complained about the jogger and blew this out of proportion in the first place.
Oh, and to all those talking about SR people being out of shape…not
… read the full comment by SR Resident | Comment on Rude Jogger flap now has a T-shirt Read Rude Jogger flap now has a T-shirt”
51 To Doug // Apr 9, 2010 at 10:51 am
I tip my hat to you the Rude Blogger design has been in the works for a few weeks now and shirts will be out shortly. Stay tune!
52 Anononon // Apr 9, 2010 at 11:21 am
The article mentioned that Cups and Cones no longer sells the shirts. Why is that? Complaints?
53 sarah // Apr 9, 2010 at 1:53 pm
to doug
I speak nothing but the truth. To ask a business owner to take shirts out of their store because you have your feelings hurt is just wrong. People should think twice before opening their mouths and this kind of thing would never happen. Sometimes the truth hurts
54 smack talker // Apr 10, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Wow, can’t believe this blog is still going! Are we bored in Steiner Ranch or what?
55 Rude Blogger // Apr 20, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Thanks to everyone for all the continued support with the Rude Jogger shirts. You can still purchase them online and soon at a major retailer in the city. It has been great to see individuals appreciate the message and light hearted humor behind it all. I am glad that people have been able to experience both sides of the drama and hopefully learn a valuable lesson.
Stay tuned for the newest addition to the line up.
The Rude Blogger. This shirt is intended to poke fun at those that are so brave and vocal over the internet, but cowards in person. The design is final and the shirts will be printed soon.
56 greg // Jul 7, 2010 at 5:22 pm
I think this is funny. My ten year old son bought me a shirt for my Birthday because he thought it was outragously funny and I went to the website and I too am laughing as I write this. Keep on running
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