Driver etiquette when running

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Jenkibubble · 13/04/2025 17:32

Hi ….
I was out running this morning (last long one before marathon in two weeks ) and to vary my route I went down a road I hadn’t been down before . It runs parallel to a river and is a well known short cut between the city I live in and a town 5 miles away .
There was no pavement just a grass verge and so as not to risk rolling my ankle I ran on the road close to the verge .
I ran on the opposite side of the traffic .
I received several hand gestures / facial expressions from motorists who clearly had to wait for traffic so as not to hit me .
Is this the norm ?
I was quite annoyed at their response tbh .
Broad daylight and a Sunday so quietish fay not rush hour

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Helleborer · 13/04/2025 17:49

If there’s no part then you move onto the verge when there’s traffic. You don’t just run on a road and expect cars to wait for you.

Springhassprungxx · 13/04/2025 17:46

Hmm l cycle along a similar road and as soon as l hear a car, l stop and move out of their way

Motherknowsrest · 13/04/2025 17:45

You didn't move over to let them pass?

As a runner I always stop and move over, even though it's a pain. I have no time to risk being hit by an idiot driver. My health is more important than my times.

Moveoverdarlin · 13/04/2025 17:39

Yeah if I ever walk my dog on a road like this, every time a car goes past I hop up on the grass verge and get out of their way. I’d rather twist my ankle on the verge than get hit by a car. I don’t think they should have to wait behind me. The road isn’t suitable for walkers or runners so it’s on me to get out of their way.

LoremIpsumCici · 13/04/2025 17:35

Around here, the etiquette is pedestrians/runners get out of these roads with no pavements for motor vehicles and stand or jog in place as they go by.

Were you really just jogging along with cars having to crawl behind you?

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