tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post4197069862680811894..comments2024-02-21T14:16:41.586-05:00Comments on Jess Runs: How not to get hit by a carUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-23637378343915483602009-11-11T21:06:18.019-05:002009-11-11T21:06:18.019-05:00Road ID! Everybody should have one!!Road ID! Everybody should have one!!Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-47229905513698901972009-11-11T20:20:10.807-05:002009-11-11T20:20:10.807-05:00that is a saucy vest! bow chica bow bow! ;)
i mos...that is a saucy vest! bow chica bow bow! ;)<br /><br />i mostly go for the reflective status, though the logos on my shirts aren't the biggest. i have some sugoi shorts with decent strips of reflector on them so i try to keep those clean for dark runs. my road id (anklet) has a ring of reflector too, and i may actually break down and buy a headlamp this year. nerd status!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-88058907312522437412009-11-11T16:53:02.718-05:002009-11-11T16:53:02.718-05:00Hi Jess
I actually started laughing (and spit up ...Hi Jess<br /><br />I actually started laughing (and spit up my afternoon coffee)when I saw the picture of you in the "vest". Awesome. On a serious note, I am totally careful crossing busy streets and try to avoid them as much as possible. I am also lucky as I have a couple different Rails to Trails I can run on that only cross a couple roads over many miles. I do love a little Paparazzi along with my 3. Just can't help myself...Bill Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303668807091595615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-603152424046263532009-11-11T09:11:40.232-05:002009-11-11T09:11:40.232-05:00I wouldn't run with music at all if you're...I wouldn't run with music at all if you're running at night, especially if you're alone. Even if you think you can hear everything around you, you'll just look like an easy target.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078146475224572091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-28417893759020859472009-11-11T08:34:52.643-05:002009-11-11T08:34:52.643-05:00I really should be putting more of these rules int...I really should be putting more of these rules into practice. One day, I am so gonna get plowed over.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-79370449955799466252009-11-10T20:22:56.732-05:002009-11-10T20:22:56.732-05:00Love the post and the pictures. :) Way to stay s...Love the post and the pictures. :) Way to stay safe out there!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187833830683857910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-37059260637607485752009-11-10T19:54:27.326-05:002009-11-10T19:54:27.326-05:00I have a Road ID on my shoe and I always carry my ...I have a Road ID on my shoe and I always carry my cell phone when I run outdoors. (I was attacked by two off-leash dogs this past spring - I was very glad to have my phone!) But I live in a city and I just don't feel safe running alone in the dark before work. My area of the city is relatively safe, but I still think it's too risky. I stick to the treadmill (blah).Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444891902392916401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-47868533267726963462009-11-10T14:38:36.045-05:002009-11-10T14:38:36.045-05:00I REALLY need to invest in a reflective vest. Than...I REALLY need to invest in a reflective vest. Thanks for the reminder!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-90164798386403302982009-11-10T13:55:30.076-05:002009-11-10T13:55:30.076-05:00I'm so bad I need to be concerned about my saf...I'm so bad I need to be concerned about my safety more :) Luckily my path is well lit!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-17177076904306070352009-11-10T13:46:13.408-05:002009-11-10T13:46:13.408-05:00I spend at least 30% of my runs thinking about if ...I spend at least 30% of my runs thinking about if people will be able to identify my corpse or not after I get hit by a car. Truly.Low Key Lyesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272828126726313399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-29755429128811215252009-11-10T12:48:19.210-05:002009-11-10T12:48:19.210-05:00stick to the dreadmill. stay inside where it'...stick to the dreadmill. stay inside where it's nice and cozy and safe. that's what i do.Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-54702638998140464322009-11-10T12:09:52.170-05:002009-11-10T12:09:52.170-05:00---------\\\\|/---------
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-o--o...---------\\\\|/---------<br />--------(@@)-------<br />-o--oO--(_)--Ooo-<br />Muito boa a dica corredora, com certeza ajudará os corredores, parabéns...<br />Bons treinos,<br /><br />Um abraço,<br /><br />Jorge Cerqueira<br />Ultramaratonista<br />www.jmaratona.blogspot.comJorge Cerqueirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159531190682023491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-11618286021522547992009-11-10T11:34:01.737-05:002009-11-10T11:34:01.737-05:00My safety plan no matter the time of day...make su...My safety plan no matter the time of day...make sure to make eye contact with all drivers! Don't assume they're going to let you cross the street/not hit you. That's one way to get hit!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753977885503823287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-38460942262873876702009-11-10T10:33:31.601-05:002009-11-10T10:33:31.601-05:00... drivers tend to not plow crossing guards down ...<i> ... drivers tend to not plow crossing guards down ...</i><br /><br />I <i>aim</i> for crossing guards! Think they're so ALL THAT with their reflective vests and ability to stop traffic! I'll show them! TASTE DODGE NEON FRONT QUARTER PANEL, elitist Crossing Guard!1! You're no better than me!1!<br /><br />Kidding! I don't aim for Crossing Guards.<br /><br />I aim for people on crutches in the crosswalks.<br /><br />MOVE IT, Gimpy! I gotz places to be!Glaven Q. Heisenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203230634447543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-70488459472139088982009-11-10T10:31:19.674-05:002009-11-10T10:31:19.674-05:00The safety vest is a must. Be visible, but assume ...The safety vest is a must. Be visible, but assume you're not. And RockstarTri's advice is solid. Cheers!B. Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005060826015780427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-65865712879575767432009-11-10T10:10:26.768-05:002009-11-10T10:10:26.768-05:00Unfortunately I did get hit by a car while riding ...Unfortunately I <b>did</b> get hit by a car while riding my bike a few weeks ago. It wasn't dark yet, the driver wasn't paying attention and turned left into me. After an ambulance ride, I found I had one broken rib and lots of the glass from the shattered windshield in my arm.<br /><br />I did have a cell phone. I had dog tags on with my name and emergency contact info on them but none of this combats stupid. If even if you are right, the car wins. <br /><br />I've started running again but most of my night runs have been on a lit track at the high school since my wife is still nervous (I've told her that I've already been hit by a car so I don't need to do that again). I will be running on the road at night (most likely Thursday) all lit up (flashing lights, etc) with light, glow in the dark colored clothing.<br /><br />Best hint: assume every driver headed towards you is a teenager texting while driving and not paying attention to you. Make eye contact with the drivers so you know they see you. This applies to day and night running though.<br /><br />Sorry for the rant.RockStarTrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819672184842226835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-87483361036827335642009-11-10T09:36:58.124-05:002009-11-10T09:36:58.124-05:00Oh I am so bad about doing some of these things. I...Oh I am so bad about doing some of these things. I try to just stay in really well lit areas and know that I am more aware of cars than they are of meRunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.com