03: Navigating the Path to Respectful Running
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Hey runners! Every step is progress and every dog you spot is bonus motivation. Here's this week's dose of running reality from the Dogs Per Mile podcast.
Episode Summary
Get ready for a no-BS guide to running etiquette! From lighting yourself up "like a goddamn Christmas tree" to avoiding the dreaded runner wall, we're covering all the unwritten rules that new runners need to know to stay safe and courteous on the roads and trails. Because let's face it - nobody wants to be that runner everyone complains about in their Facebook groups.
In This Episode
Essential safety tips for running in low visibility
The dos and don'ts of group running
How to handle passing other runners and cyclists
This week's Dogs Per Mile count
Episode Highlights
1:29 - Introduction to running etiquette and safety first mindset
3:01 - Essential visibility gear recommendations
6:28 - Rules of the road and proper running direction
9:20 - Group running etiquette and avoiding the "runner wall"
11:23 - Proper passing protocol and runner communication
Key Takeaways
Run against traffic and make it crystal clear that you're visible
The "on your left" warning needs a hot second for processing
One earbud out or bone-conducting headphones for safety
Share the path and yield to others, especially those with dogs or strollers
This Week's Dogs Per Mile Stats
🐕 Total Miles: 24
🐕 Dogs Spotted: 14
🐕 Dogs Per Mile: 1.7
🌟 DPM Rules Reminder: Same dog only counts once per run unless it's during a race!
Resources Mentioned
Noxgear Tracer 2 light-up vest
Reflective running gear
Bone conducting headphones
Front-facing lights
Quotable Moments
"I want to make it so flipping clear that if they hit me that it is their fault. I am as well lit, as reflective, as bright, as visible as possible."
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What are your top running etiquette pet peeves? Share your stories or tips in the comments below or tag us in your running photos on Instagram @DogsPerMilePod.
