Mlm1526 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I maybe should know the answer to this but I'm wondering what side of the road I should be running on. I live in a rural area with no sidewalks, tight shoulders, and a lot of hills which reduce visibility at times(coming up a hill you can't see oncoming traffic until you are at or near top). I am currently running on the left side because I feel I can keep an eye on the traffic that is closest to me, but should I be running on the right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysseile Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I run in the left as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axegrinder72 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 If your in the road, run facing traffic. So you can see what's coming on the side you're on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janviv Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Always run the same side as oncoming traffic. I run in a rural area & I make sure when I run up to & round a corner I am in the middle of my lane, I can be seen early & have room to move to the side. So far only 1 close encounter, I think he was half asleep, either that or he was shocked to see someone out in that colour of t shirt!!. I always wear something light or bright, nothing green!! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhagen02 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 You might want to check with your local police because some areas require runners/walkers to walk facing traffic and some require them to walk with traffic. I have been ticketed (I am not kidding, no sidewalks and I was walking against traffic on the shoulder and was ticketed and $25 fine) for not knowing the law. LOL But I live in CA so our laws change daily here. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I run like you do Mim in the country. I run facing traffic so they can see me. One time while running, i had my earbuds in and music blaring, man was I embarrassed to turn around and see them driving slowly because I did not hear them. Oops. Now i face traffic!!!! For my safety!! Happy Running!! dhagen02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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