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I live in a small town and I run through the side streets around me. Have been for years.
This winter season of running (when my evening runs are during dusk/dark) I wear multiple lights and have typically considered myself more visible than during daytime running. However that has not been the case this year. I've had to get out of the way of oncoming traffic a few times which has only happened one time previously.
It is ridiculous how little people are paying attention while moving around in 4-6k lb metal cages.
Whether it's messing with their phone, or their touch screen infotainment systems it's quite the time be along a roadway trying to exercise.
strap an IED to yourself, if they are willing to disregard your life, disregard theirs
This year for the first time, I've honestly considered finding two decent sized, easy to carry rocks to run with as encouragement to stay away from me.
Research "ninja rocks."
I'm already excited by their name alone!!
Wiki for anyone who does not feel like searching: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_rocks
I should point out that when Wikipedia of all places has a legal status section you should take real care with how/when/where you have them.
Too subtle. Need to be jogging with an RPG at the ready.
Well see clearly you don't run because I'd need two to keep balanced :)
Yeah, super important to go against the flow of traffic so you can see the cars coming that for some reason aren’t giving any room…
Ya for sure... It amazes me how many people don't know this...