Who/What are the enemies of running?

[spikers]

Who or what do you see as the enemies of running? Here is my list. Add to it. Or maybe there is one here you don’t agree with.

The couch
Television
A busted alarm clock
Oprah. (come on, did she really RUN the NYC marathon?)
Run/walk programs
Medals for just showing up.
MP3 Players? (I enjoy hearing my surroundings)
Treadmills
Moderation
Ice cream (My personal demon)
Red Lights/ “Don’t Walk” signs. Or anything that makes you stop in mid-run.
Late nights at the office.

[Peter]

im gonna have to agree with ghost also, i dont stop, cars will stop 95% of the time if you make eye contact and keep goign.

[Bobby]

No offence but that is stupid. This kid at my schools got hit by a car last xc season cause he went in front of a car. i love to run but i love my life more see what im sayin

[Lance]

I guess it also depends on the traffic. If it's going 50 mph I wait for a clear shot and then sprint across. If it's only 15 mph then I play in traffic and dodge them. Making eye contact is very important either way. Although it isn't unusual for a driver to look right through you. That's why I always wear something with a bright color, whether it's my shirt or shoes or whatever. I think it helps them notice me and usually they will slow down although not always. Bottom line is be cautious and know your route and you should be OK. Just another perspective.

[Peter]

very good thought lance, i did not give a speed variable in my reply. but that is the correct way to dodge traffic.

[Eric]

Bonking

I agree with the Army PT...it sux, did it for 11 years. Pete road guard front or rear. You can get sprints in that way.

[spikers]

what is "road guard"? I love the phrase.

[Eric]

they are folks that run in front or behind the formation stopping traffic, kicking the sick,lame and lazy in the butt and things of that nature. you aren't stuck in the confines of a group shuffle and more room and stretch your legs

[Lance]

Yes it does but it could be worse (as in easier). I was in both the Army and the Navy and can tell you that main stream Navy PT is so much easier than what I did in the Army, (training with special groups aside), be glad you get the level of activity you do, you could be on a submarine.

[Adam]

I'm an third class in the Navy and PT is so horribly done, but for the athlete's it's a blessing to not worry about risking injury because of dealing with Army/Marine type PT. I've served with all 4 services and I think it'd be super difficult to do my work outs while trying to do PT with them.

Still, I wish the Navy did something about physical standards.

[D-Flip]

Tournament poker players...
Harley riders...
women who tie sweatshirts around their waists...

[Cheryl]

I am a woman runner who ties a sweatshirt around my waist out of necessity. I am always cold when I start...hence the need for the jacket etc to start with...then I get hot...so, it then gets tied around my waist. Then as I cool down I get cold again. Once again I need the jacket. It is a vicious cycle! What's a girl to do??

[p3z]

i live in one of the hottest cities of the us. and while i love to be outdoors, sometimes its just not a good idea to run in the blazing 110 degree plus sun. just sayin'....

thats why ive made my peace with the treadmill.

also, as a young woman, sometimes you dont want to expose yourself if the area you find yourself in is unsafe.