Bree
Runs on Coffee
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2009
Running Etiquette question: How close do you get to other runners? I am not really sure if I am just unaccustomed to running near other people (I have a track to myself most of the winter!), or they really are unreasonable.
Background: we have a closed loop around a parking lot that is open to runners and walkers for an hour. More people have gotten out there with the warmer weather, and some people pass very close- close enough I can feel them breeze by. Yesterday I got grazed by someone and we were the only ones for 30 yards of the 2 lane path. I was surprised and yelped, and chewed him out when he was facing me on the way back, but he didn't slow down and did not think his behavior was a problem.
We have a company relay race, and for the month before it all the former college track and cross country people come out, and they also pass close enough to make me uncomfortable (and there is zero need to draft me at my 11 minute mile). I am tempted to stick my elbows out a bit more but am concerned I will just hurt myself.
if you were the only two people he was a donkey butt. As for etiquette I try to leave others with plenty of personal space, but it’s hard when the course is crowded. If I bump someone I always apologize.