Subject: Ever had a car door open while running? Out on a run last night. It is dark here around 5:30om in Iowa and long story short, this woman had decided to exit her car the very moment I was passing her car. I spun to avoid the door, but ended up hitting it (not as hard as it could have been ). It bounced back and crunched her. Whose fault?
I would take responsiblity for it if she had just pulled up and decided to get out. Obviously I wouldn't have been paying attention. In actuality, she had apparently just been sitting in her car for some reason. Maybe she was out to get a runner? Who knows! No lights were on in the car, nothing.
It was one of those... "could have been a lot worse moments." Nonetheless, everything is still working to a T!
Be careful on those roads peeps. Pay attention and be aware of everything going on around you at all times. I know it is easy to drift off into the zone/la la land, especially on those long runs, but your definitely putting yourself at risk.
Happy and safe training to all! Out! |