Do you wanna be right or wounded?

As a runner I know my place on the streets. I run on the left side, so I can see oncoming traffic. And that's a good thing, especially in the morning when there are lots of kids riding their bikes to school, wearing iphones and looking really sleepy. Those kids really add a lot of spice to my morning runs. That rush of adrenaline: will he/she see me in time, of run me over?

But since I'm not really an adrenaline junkie I have timed my runs just so. I run when I know those kids are safely in school, and I've got the streets to myself. Or do I?! Because now I encounter these people who decided to take a nice walk. But not on the left side of the road, oh no, that would be adhering to the rules of traffic. Much better to walk on the right side, into upcoming runners.

Since I know I'm right, in running on the left side of the road, I absolutely refuse to budge. I stubbornly stay in the left lane. There's only one thing wrong with that: so do they! So in the end I kind of stumble even more to the left, spraining my ankles and what not, trying to avoid a full on collision.

And as I stumble along I grit my teeth in a mixture of annoyance and pain. Because I'ld rather be wounded then give up on being right.

6 comments

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Bootchez said...

Yeesh, I guess just don't try the same tactic with cars. I always say, Pedestrians have the right of way, until they try to prove it. Running on the road freaks me out for so many reasons! I'm furiously awaiting spring and the return to trails, when all I have to worry about is which tree to pee behind.

The Mind of a Mom said...

I would be wounded! :o)
I used to run until had back surgery and now no more running. I would love to be able to run again it is the best!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today it was nice to see you
Have a great rest of your week

Michelle said...

Cars and pedestrians make me crazed! Literally! And I admit, I'm stubborn. I won't move. I take up approximately 12 inches...they can move! Many a times I have wacked a car with my hand to spook them into realizing just how close they have gotten to me!

Apple Pie said...

I think I've made some drivers nervous this week! I don't think they expected to see anyone out in the wind, snow, and subzero temperatures! But it feels good to be out there!

prashant said...

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