Running crew crashes into couple on walk, then yells back, "Can't you see people exercising?" [What Do You Think?]

[The Financial News] A story about people being inconvenienced by a running crew sprinting in a group along a Han River riverside trail has sparked controversy.
Posting on an online community on the 30th, a user identified as A wrote, "Am I the only one who gets angry about these inconsiderate running crews these days?" and added, "A fight almost broke out at the Han River yesterday."
A said they were walking their dog with their boyfriend on a Han River trail when they encountered a running crew of about 20 people.
According to A, the runners were all wearing matching fluorescent vests and were shouting, "Coming through! Keep to the right!" as they ran three abreast, blocking the path.
Because the crew completely blocked the way as they charged forward, A and their companions had nowhere to move, and the runners brushed past, bumping into A's shoulder.
When A protested, saying, "How can you run while blocking the entire path?", a man running at the back stopped and replied, "Can't you see there are people exercising? You should have the sense to move out of the way. You're really breaking our flow," before glaring at them and running off.
A fumed, saying, "It's not like they rented out the trail, so why should ordinary citizens have to clear the way for them?" and, "Dieting and working out are their personal business. Are we supposed to clear the path and even clap for them while they do it?"
As the story spread, online commenters reacted by saying, "I've often seen groups like that taking over the path," "I frequently see children and elderly people struggling to get out of their way," "Isn't running in single file the bare minimum of manners?", "It's really unpleasant when they shout at you to move," "Are you doing something for the public good while you run or what?", "If a group is causing harm to the public just for their own fun and hobbies, it shouldn't exist," and, "These people are seriously delusional about themselves."
There have been ongoing complaints that some running crews, by running in packs at high speed, obstruct pedestrians and cause inconvenience to other citizens. People have also pointed out problems with blasting music on Bluetooth speakers and shouting loudly while they run.
In response, various districts in Seoul have begun imposing restrictions. In September last year, Yeouido Park in Yeongdeungpo District put up a "Running Crew Warning Notice" listing four rules for running crews: no taking off shirts, no clapping or shouting, no running in large groups, and no yelling at others to "Move, move."
Local governments such as Seocho District, Seoul and Songpa District have hung banners restricting "running in groups of 3–5 or more" and are promoting a "courteous running" campaign.
Seongbuk District has also put up banners near Seongbukcheon Stream that read "Keep right when walking" and "Run in single file." Songpa District has posted notices along the Seokchon Lake trail asking people to refrain from running in groups of three or more.
moon@fnnews.com Moon Young-jin Reporter