RunningAHEAD - Topic: Do you run on the sidewalk or in the road? (page 4)

Scout7

posted: 10/30/2008 at 4:19 PM

Sidewalk more than road. Roads tend to be cambered which causes issues for my legs.

lov2run

posted: 10/30/2008 at 4:31 PM

Road... I was told concrete has 7 to 12% less return then asphalt. Try running a marathon on concrete I am sure you legs will feel the difference.

PowerOfQ

Think Whirled Peas

posted: 10/30/2008 at 4:42 PM

Quote from Scout7 on 10/30/2008 at 4:19 PM:

Sidewalk more than road. Roads tend to be cambered which causes issues for my legs.

Yep. And also because roads have cars, going very fast, and are harder than either concrete or asphalt if struck by one. Or so I would assume. Haven't actually had the pleasure of a one-on-one encounter, yet.

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gumhead

Flat footer

posted: 10/30/2008 at 4:53 PM
modified: 10/30/2008 at 4:55 PM

Well I thought I was safe on the sidewalks, till I almost got run down by some dope backing out of his driveway one afternoon. Angry

Most people don't even look when they are backing out until there out on the sidewalk. Most of my runs are in the early morning tho (4 AMish). I usually run in the road... Sometimes in the middle. Smile

Mile Collector

Abs of Flabs

posted: 10/30/2008 at 5:00 PM

Quote from Scout7 on 10/30/2008 at 4:19 PM:

Sidewalk more than road. Roads tend to be cambered which causes issues for my legs.

My sentiments exactly!

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Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 10/30/2008 at 5:12 PM

Sidewalks whenever possible. Some of the old sidewalks in Portland are brick, though, and very tricky to run on, so I avoid those.

Jill_B

I fly.

posted: 10/30/2008 at 6:00 PM

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chilidogbeagle

posted: 10/30/2008 at 6:04 PM

Definitely roads over sidewalks. Sidewalks tend to lull me into a false sense of security and I've done enough tripping on curbs and being seen tripping on curbs to rather risk the hazards of the road. Running in the street requires, too, that I be more alert which is probably not a bad thing.

schoolmarm

12-week layoff

posted: 10/30/2008 at 6:09 PM

treadmill.

schoolmarm

12-week layoff

posted: 10/30/2008 at 6:09 PM

Or is it the dreadmill?

digitalguy3

posted: 10/30/2008 at 6:10 PM

I mostly run on the side walk as most road have too much curvature in them. I will run on the road if it has a bike lane and run against traffic. Bob http://bobrunner.blogspot.com

sushigirl

Baby bean!

posted: 10/30/2008 at 6:45 PM

Sidewalk which stinks because the tree roots have caused a lot of places to trip. However, the road has too many parked cars and moving cars.

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Scout7

posted: 10/31/2008 at 8:26 AM

Personal observation: I have found that, in terms of traffic and such, if you are running on sidewalks it is slightly safer to run with traffic. The reason being is that when approaching an intersection (or driveway, or parking lot exit/entrance), people who are pulling out into traffic tend to look left only (assuming a right hand turn). If you're facing traffic, there is a real good chance the driver never even looked in your direction. I have been almost hit by cars due to this more times than I can count. A few received dents in their hoods for the lack of observation.

Craig S

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posted: 10/31/2008 at 8:33 AM
modified: 10/31/2008 at 8:36 AM

Quote from Scout7 on 10/31/2008 at 8:26 AM:

Personal observation: I have found that, in terms of traffic and such, if you are running on sidewalks it is slightly safer to run with traffic. The reason being is that when approaching an intersection (or driveway, or parking lot exit/entrance), people who are pulling out into traffic tend to look left only (assuming a right hand turn). If you're facing traffic, there is a real good chance the driver never even looked in your direction. I have been almost hit by cars due to this more times than I can count. A few received dents in their hoods for the lack of observation.

However, when running with traffic, when a driver is turning right, they're usually not looking for, or can't see pedestrians/runners on the sidewalk, especially if there are cars parked along the street. Six of one, half dozen of the other. Moral of the story: Sidewalk or road, with or against traffic, the cars ain't looking out for the runners. Modified for pre caffiene incoherency

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Scout7

posted: 10/31/2008 at 8:38 AM

Quote from Craig S on 10/31/2008 at 8:33 AM:

However, when running with traffic, when a driver is turning right, they're usually not looking for, or can't see pedestrians/runners on the sidewalk, especially if there are cars parked along the street. Six of one, half dozen of the other. Moral of the story: Sidewalk or road, with or against traffic, the cars ain't looking out for the runners. Modified for pre caffiene incoherency

Generally not, but they also usually aren't trying to accelerate up to 60 mph in the next 5 feet, so they tend to stop easier if they see you.

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