As an avid runner, and five-time marathoner, I always enjoy running in the cooler temperatures of fall, and the opportunity to run without heat and humidity. While it is often possible to run on the safety of a path or trail, runners sometimes must run through neighborhood streets or alongside local roads.
Obviously, there are many risks of running close to vehicular traffic. Most runners can share stories of “near misses” when oblivious drivers fail to notice them, and many runners have actually been struck by cars. Accidents between vehicles and runners can be significant, and unfortunately, can also have tragic consequences. (more…)