Blog: I read stories every day about runners being hit by cars. I don't normally post them because I don't want this website to become depressing. However, every now and then, it's important to think about the dangers of the road.
Stay safe and alert while running.
Here's a story about a runner who got hit by a car
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Blog: Here's a letter to the editor from the Port Washington News. It's a motorist's response to a runner's opinion about safety issues on the road.
"In a recent letter, Mr. Barton Sadowsky expressed his concerns
regarding runners and motorists. More specifically, Mr. Sadowsky was
frustrated by what he believed was the apparent disdain of runners by
motorists. As a motorist I feel compelled to respond.
While there is no excuse for a motorist to act dangerously toward a runner, there is also an obligation on the part of runners to make themselves known to motorists and to run in a safe manner. My work schedule requires me to drive on Port Washington Boulevard just before the sun begins to rise. I have often been surprised by dark figures running in the traffic lane or on the shoulder very close to the traffic lane. Those figures may be found crossing intersections without slowing or checking for traffic. It is rare to find one wearing any reflective fabric or flashing light, but both are inexpensive and readily available. Either could save a tragic accident from happening.
Runner and motorist safety is not a single-sided issue. It is important for both to be observant and to acknowledge and expect the presence of the other."
Link to the Port Washington News
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Blog: Here's a story about how races have banned the use of Ipod's for safety reasons. While some races say that runners can't use them, the rule is not being enforced. Many people are concerned that runners risk their safety while wearing earphones because they can't hear traffic. Others feel that when you listen to music you run faster. They feel that gives iPod users an unfair advantage.
What do you think? Post your comments below.
Here's the article
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Blog: This is a good reason why we should always carry identification when running.
"Phoenix police are trying to identify a jogger who was found unconscious Monday by drivers near Seventh Street and Bethany Home Road. The man, who is in his late 50s, is in critical condition at a local hospital, police said.
Passing motorists reported seeing the man jogging around 6 a.m. near Seventh Street and Montebello Road. When they saw him again, he appeared to have fallen and struck his head on the ground. One motorist found him unresponsive and began CPR until police responded and were able to get the man breathing on his own, police said.
Police described the man as White with thinning grey hair, about 6 feet tall, and weighing 180 pounds. He was wearing a blue tracksuit, white shirt and white running shoes and carried no identification.
No missing persons report were filed matching his description and
police were unable to identify him using his fingerprints. Police are
asking anyone who recognizes the man to contact the Missing Persons
Investigation Unit at 602-534-2121 or 602-262-6141"
Here's a link to a product that you can wear while running that will identify you in case of emergency
story from AZCentral.com
Blog: And I thought it was tough dodging dogs while running. Check this out...
KENAI, Alaska (AP) - A jogger was mauled by a brown bear on the Kenai Peninsula in what state officials are calling the first mauling of 2008. ___________________________________________
The mauling is being blamed on improperly stored garbage.
Larry Lewis, a wildlife technician who investigated the mauling for the Division of Wildlife Conservation, said he found several large buckets of garbage on the victim's porch, about 150 yards from where the mauling occurred.
The 43-year-old victim, who has not been identified, was charged by a sow with two cubs when he left his home early Tuesday. The man turned and fled, but the bear quickly caught him, biting his buttocks, the back of his head and his chest.
The man underwent surgery at a local hospital.
Blog: Check out this video of a guy who got separated yesterday from his running group during a 22 mile run. After spending the night lost in the mountains, he was rescued today.
Blog: Here's a story from a runner that was bitten by a dog while jogging in a local park.
Just a reminder to stay on guard while running!
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Volunteers have staffed hundreds of Houston races during the past nine
years without needing to use their defibrillators. That changed
Saturday when a runner collapsed during the last mile of the Chevron
Bellaire Trolley Run.
Click here to read the article
Blog: Our number 1 goal while running is to stay alive. There are quite a few things out there (cars, idiots, dogs etc) that can make running hazardous.
Here's an article that talks about what you can do to stay safe while running.
Click here
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Blog: The London Marathon may ban iPods. That's already happening in the USA and it looks like London may follow.
Here's the article
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