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re: Jogging in a cemetery. Disrespectful or not? (updated)
Posted on 12/26/15 at 8:14 pm to mouton
Posted on 12/26/15 at 8:14 pm to mouton
I think the whole idea of cemeteries and burying the dead to be dumb, outdated, and a waste of resources/land. That said, given the solemn nature they are intended for I would respect that and not use it as a place to get a workout in. Would you have a picnic there?
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Posted on 12/26/15 at 8:45 pm to DavidTheGnome
That's an odd position to take.
Posted on 12/26/15 at 8:47 pm to mouton
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Jogging in a cemetery. Disrespectful or not?
Cemeteries are complete wastes of space anyway. It's not like the dead folk are going to give a shite.
Posted on 12/26/15 at 8:51 pm to Adam4LSU
As long as you don't take a leak there or have an emergency bowel problem then I think it's ok.
Posted on 12/26/15 at 8:57 pm to motorbreath
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That's an odd position to take.
How so? I think the custom of burying the dead is silly, but given the emotional weight people put into it I can still respect that.
Posted on 12/26/15 at 9:06 pm to mouton
Not disrespectful at all.
Posted on 12/26/15 at 9:48 pm to DavidTheGnome
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Would you have a picnic there?
They'd be a bit tough, no? Jerky really isn't picnic food. Plus all the digging would be exhausting.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 6:50 am to fr33manator
I would take a picnic in this cemetery. It is over a hundred acres so their are large areas that are just trails along the river, little lagoons etc.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:02 am to Pierre
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As long as you don't take a leak there or have an emergency bowel problem then I think it's ok.
Sounds like a great Curb Your Enthusiasm episode.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:07 am to Grandioso
Running though a cemetery is not disrespectful at all. There are races held in and finish lines located inside of cemeteries all over the country/world.
Now, runners and/or race participants can be disrespectful but the act of running there is perfectly fine.
Now, runners and/or race participants can be disrespectful but the act of running there is perfectly fine.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:13 am to mouton
I know the cemetery you're talking about. It is beautiful. I do think jogging through it would be disrespectful. But I can see the temptation.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:24 am to mouton
Just wear black
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:28 am to mouton
Do you think the dead people care?
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:32 am to DavidTheGnome
Picnicking in cemeteries used to be a normal thing back in the day when families took care of their own plots. Some people still do that. Ever heard of All Saints Day?
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:33 am to mouton
We go to Bonaventure a few times a year to clean up relative's graves but I've never seen anyone jog there. Doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Just never seen it. Call and find out. I have seen people run through Colonial and Larual Grove cemeteries but that is because usually someone is chasing them.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:33 am to stinkdawg
I dont see the big deal.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 7:40 am to Swoopin
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I know the cemetery you're talking about. It is beautiful. I do think jogging through it would be disrespectful. But I can see the temptation.
It really is a breathtaking place. I will try and post some pictures I took over the weekend. Why do you think it would be disrespectful?
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:02 am to mouton
It's just sacred ground. To someone if not you. And just could be a little disrespectful to take it for its physical beauty and incorporate it into your workout while paying no respects to the dead.
I wouldn't prevent you from doing it i just wouldn't want to risk being exploitative.
I wouldn't prevent you from doing it i just wouldn't want to risk being exploitative.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:09 am to mouton
Not disrespectful. I've been to Bonaventure Cemetery... yes, it's beautiful. So is the really, really big one here in Richmond, Hollywood Cemetery, and jogging seems to be encouraged by management.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:12 am to Swoopin
I see your point, but life is for the living. As long as there was no loud music, and no service was being conducted, I wouldn't see it as disrespectful.
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