Monday, March 16, 2009

Road Running Etiquette

I've been running on the shoulder of a fairly busy road a lot lately and I have a system down for acknowledging the many passers-by in their vehicles:

  • For those that make an effort to fully swing into or near the opposite lane - Anything from a wave and a point (if I'm feeling masculine), to just a wave, or the sign-language gesture for "thank you", or a salute (if I'm feeling goofy and euphoric)
  • Any effort at all to give me space - Wave
  • No effort to give me space - Stern look
  • Coming anywhere near my white line - Dramatic jumping into the grassy shoulder
  • Actually swerving to hit me - See above, plus Wish for Bad Karma

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