tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post3121590688409674864..comments2024-03-25T12:48:19.410-05:00Comments on Running Adventures in an Extraordinary World: One of the Reasons I Carry a Cell Phone When I RunMarathonChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11514736136940315768noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-43663504959376103272007-08-30T09:34:00.000-05:002007-08-30T09:34:00.000-05:00man, I need to carry my cell phone with me, one it...man, I need to carry my cell phone with me, one it is just smart and two, I can be a super hero just like you! Wow!<BR/><BR/>Speaking of drifting cars. YOU ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have a contingency plan! In races it's a no brainer, we have them... they are called in-race strategy. When we are doing a training run, you have to know exactly what you are going to do if a dog comes out at you, someone approaches you, a car drifts toward you, a person throws something out you. Even if it's just "turn around and run home" we (as runners) cannot become deer in headlights when something is endangering us. We have to have that emergency plan ready. Especially on long runs we are very fatigued and even the granny who can't see above the dashboard has us on her radar, we have to be safe!<BR/><BR/>Great work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622921805056352269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-84231117887149730082007-08-28T20:48:00.000-05:002007-08-28T20:48:00.000-05:00That's awful that there was an accident, but great...That's awful that there was an accident, but great that you were there and able to help and that the lady was OK.<BR/><BR/>I'm a teenager, and I'll still working on Mom & Dad letting me get a cell phone. With school starting, I have been running at 5:30AM now, and it's still dark for another hour. <BR/><BR/>I think I'll be getting a cell phone soon, for my safety, and in the event that I need to help somebody.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-59596004791958575412007-08-28T13:28:00.000-05:002007-08-28T13:28:00.000-05:00Definitely take your cell with you when running. ...Definitely take your cell with you when running. I also carry a small amount of money with me when running, in case of emergencies. I use a fanny pack to keep my cellphone, money, iPod (can't stand arm bands), spare battery for my Polar footpod, and the odd snack for the run. I find that the extra weight is minimal and is quite comfortable to run with.<BR/><BR/>Regarding paying attention to the traffic around you, I always run facing oncoming traffic. That way, I see them before they see me - if they see me - and can take avoidance action if necessary.<BR/><BR/>That's a double-edged sword though. You need to be very, very careful when running past car parks. Cars exiting parking lots will usually look only in the direction that cars are coming from - and if you're running facing oncoming traffic, the driver coming out of the parking lot won't even glance in your direction. Give parking lots as wide a berth as possible so that you can see cars coming out before they get close enough to hit you.<BR/><BR/>So as they say - let's be careful out there...Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837413478243773578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-30239677818933361752007-08-27T11:52:00.000-05:002007-08-27T11:52:00.000-05:00Wow! That is just pure craziness! It's a good th...Wow! That is just pure craziness! It's a good thing you were close by and were able to help! <BR/><BR/>I love that you ran to get her husband. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad she was not injured, you were not injured and it all worked out.<BR/><BR/>Safe Travels.Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542368231175080980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-47707143421955362072007-08-27T09:58:00.000-05:002007-08-27T09:58:00.000-05:00You be safe in DC Chris!You be safe in DC Chris!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788647021074792884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-13445421948862110442007-08-27T09:44:00.000-05:002007-08-27T09:44:00.000-05:00Deputy Chris! Good job. I also am religious about ...Deputy Chris! Good job. I also am religious about taking my phone with me nowadays.<BR/><BR/>But here is another topic. I experienced this just today, so it is fresh on my mind. <BR/><BR/>People always ask me "Aren't you afriad you'll get hit by a car?" Well, in the grand scheme of things, YES... but generally not because of these observations: 8 oout of every 10 cars I encounter get so far on the other side of the road when they see me that they practically go into the ditch. They are GREAT! #9 will move over "just enough." Fine by me. But #10 does not move an inch and I end up having to "dive" for the ditch, grass, woods, etc. I hate #10!!!!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516566884075321281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-57215105290065626682007-08-27T08:01:00.000-05:002007-08-27T08:01:00.000-05:00Glad to hear the woman was OK and your new shoes a...Glad to hear the woman was OK and your new shoes are working out. Keep running safe everyone!ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-8327673665542345362007-08-27T07:53:00.000-05:002007-08-27T07:53:00.000-05:00Wow - what a scary experience! I usually carry my ...Wow - what a scary experience! I usually carry my blackberry, just so family/work can contact me, but I've never needed it to call for help. I'm so glad the woman was not seriously injured.<BR/><BR/>Love your discussions with you daughter on the podcast!Drusyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06001637026467839953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-13859986786514096032007-08-26T21:21:00.000-05:002007-08-26T21:21:00.000-05:00Food for thought there Chris and you're right to b...Food for thought there Chris and you're right to be wary of traffic - I always take one earphone out when I'm running near cars.. <BR/><BR/>Great to hear you're back on track and the shoes are working. Looking forward to more podcasts - keep the good stuff coming!Petrarunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223283092182797048noreply@blogger.com