Running on the road
Jun 28th 2006, 9:23 am
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Re: Running on the road
Originally Posted by snowbunny
you nuts? all that does is jar your "suspension" -- ie your knees mainly.
Jun 28th 2006, 10:54 am
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Re: Running on the road
Originally Posted by TimFountain
I nearly ran someone over this morning, swerving at the last minute to avoid them (man and woman running side by side) as I rounded a bend in the development where I live.
I don't get it, there is a perfectly good sidewalk/kerb right next to them, wide and smooth, but wherever I see people running, they are on the road, with cars swerving and slowing to avoid them.
Not being a runner, I have no idea what is wrong with the sidewalks.... or is it just another unfathomable thing that we just need to shrug our shoulders, scratch our heads and say whatever?
- Tim
I don't get it, there is a perfectly good sidewalk/kerb right next to them, wide and smooth, but wherever I see people running, they are on the road, with cars swerving and slowing to avoid them.
Not being a runner, I have no idea what is wrong with the sidewalks.... or is it just another unfathomable thing that we just need to shrug our shoulders, scratch our heads and say whatever?
- Tim
I run very early in the morning on the road and make sure that I have reflective gear on from top to bottom so that when I run down by the ocean where there are very few lights, cars can see me.
Jun 29th 2006, 12:51 am
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Re: Running on the road
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Oi Tim do you have a red pickup licence 1 4 ZULU? There were UK and England stickers on said car.
Gave me an excuse to explain Zulu time to Toon.
I think asphalt "gives" more than concrete, and the road tends to go in a straighter line than the sidewalks in my own suburban neighbourhood, where curves are "in."
Gave me an excuse to explain Zulu time to Toon.
I think asphalt "gives" more than concrete, and the road tends to go in a straighter line than the sidewalks in my own suburban neighbourhood, where curves are "in."
Jun 29th 2006, 12:57 am
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Re: Running on the road
Originally Posted by TimFountain
Not me. Look for a gold colored Jaguar with license plate "SKYMAD" and a Union Jack on the back.
I drive a white Honda minivan, but so do loads of other people.
Jun 29th 2006, 3:12 am
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Re: Running on the road
Originally Posted by TimFountain
Not me. Look for a gold colored Jaguar with license plate "SKYMAD" and a Union Jack on the back.
