I'm thinking about running on a main road tommorow and maybe the next. It's about 3 miles one way and 3 miles back.
First which side of the road should I run on facing the traffic or with my back to the traffic
Second, should I bring a water bottle and second how much water.
2007-06-20 12:33:57 · 9 answers · asked by Austin B 2 in Sports ➔ Running
Run against traffic, I really can't stress this enough. This allows you to see oncoming traffic so you can get out of the way if you need to. It is foolish to run with traffic. This is the rule of thumb for every running club, track, cross country and triathlon team I have been a part of. This is strictly a safety issue. Runners and walkers are always advised to move against automotive traffic, and bicycles go with traffic (they also have to obey certain traffic laws that runners are exempt from). As far as having more time to react to oncoming traffic, that's false. You'll only run a few miles an hour, the car is probably going over 30, so the time lost is negligible.
You don't *need* to bring a water bottle on a six mile run. It will only give you something to carry and the run isn't long enough that you'll need the water on the run. If you do choose to bring water with you, only take a few ounces, half a cup max (two 1.5 liter bottles is outrageous, that's over three pounds each). However, this does assume you're properly hydrated to start with, if not you may want the half cup or so.
2007-06-20 12:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by DTSTriGuy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Run to the back of the traffic and bring just a normal bottle of water but if u get dehydrated really fast then bring what u think will last. GOOD LUCK ON UR RUNNING!!
2007-06-20 20:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Run with traffic on the right side. This gives you and the driver of the car more time to react if you should fall down. If you are running against traffic, you might be able to see the car, but if you fall, there is less time to react because you are coming at each other. AND if you are concentrated on the oncoming cars, you might not watch your footing and miss a step. If you want to bring a water bottle, you can. I would just leave it by my car or wherever you are starting from. But if you do bring water on the run with you, I suggest no more that a 12oz. water bottle. Bringing too much water on a run can just be a hassle. I always find that drinking water after I run is more satisfying. Goes along with the whole 'anticipation heightens the experience'. You can leave as much water as you want by where you started, just don't bring too much out on the run.
2007-06-20 19:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by mrsix12346 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You should be facing traffic when you're running or walking. When biking, you should be going with the flow of traffic.
2007-06-20 19:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by SassySarah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're running six miles, I would definately bring two bottles of water (about 1.5 liters), and ALWAYS run against the traffic so that you can see incoming cars.
2007-06-20 19:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I run facing (against) the traffic.
I'd only take water with you if the weather is hot/humid. It's not a long enough distance in cool weather to need it. You can rehydrate afterwards.
2007-06-20 19:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by Seán_18 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by main road - the only paved road in a county, or the LA Freeway?
What's the climate where you are?
What's your previous running schedule like? Have you run this distance before?
What time of day?
2007-06-20 20:31:15 · answer #7 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
thr right side.
yes, as much as you can.
2007-06-20 19:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by yook 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
whatever u are comfortable with
2007-06-20 19:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋