I have. And sometimes I wonder if it's ME that's on the wrong side or doing it wrong. So today, I want to hear your vote on the rules of running. Maybe I can learn a few things. Maybe I have been doing it wrong all these years. Let's see.
1. You are running on a trail that is single track (one person width). You come up on someone slower than you from behind. What do you do/say?
2. You are running uphill on a single track. Someone comes downhill toward you. Do you yield? Or should the other runner?
3. You are running on a sidewalk-less road/street/highway. Which side do you run on?
4. You are running on a street WITH a sidewalk. Which side do you run on?
5. You are running on a running path which is wide enough for 2 or 3 people. Which side do you run on?
6. You are running on a path mostly used for biking, which is 2-3 people wide. Which side are you on?
And last, just for curiosity sake, you are running on a path and you encounter any or all of these situations: a) coming toward you are three ladies with strollers, walking abreast, taking up the entire path, b) coming toward you is a person with a dog on a leash that is stretched over to the other side of the path, essentially taking up the entire path, unless you want to do the limbo or c) coming toward you are three fit runners, running three abreast, also taking up the entire path. What do you do?
I am asking because I want to validate my behavior aka a) pushing the stroller out of my way, b) kicking the dog and c) giving the runners the finger.
So, weigh in. I want to find out from you what the proper running etiquette is. I will give you my answers in a separate post. I don't want to sway your judgment. Any other scenarios where you feel that I, or other runners, need to be schooled on?
I am linking up at Jill's today for Fitness Friday!
