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Why do people walk/jog in the street instead of the sidewalk?
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:23 am
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:23 am
The word sidewalk seems pretty self explanatory - walk on the side of the street. Yet people in my area, NOLA & Metairie, seem to think it’s a better idea to walk and jog in the middle of the street. I’m not talking about walking on the edge near the curb, but right in the middle of the driving lane and holding up traffic. What am I missing here?
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Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:25 am to Nighthawk504
Sometimes the sidewalks are pretty busted.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:25 am to Nighthawk504
easier on the knees. Sidewalks are usually concrete.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:26 am to Nighthawk504
I carry too much speed for sidewalks.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:26 am to Nighthawk504
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What am I missing here?
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jog in the street
If you didn't "miss" them with your car they wouldn't run in the street.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:27 am to Nighthawk504
It’s really annoying. They’re walking in the street when there is a sidewalk less than five feet away. At least get on the sidewalk when a car is coming.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:28 am to Bloodworth
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easier on the knees. Sidewalks are usually concrete.
what are the streets where you are? asphalt? asphalt is no easier on the knees than concrete.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:29 am to Nighthawk504
quote:sideways have expansion joints that affect a runners natural gait.
Why do people walk/jog in the street instead of the sidewalk?
quote:horrible people
people in my area, NOLA & Metairie, seem to think it’s a better idea to walk and jog in the middle of the street.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:29 am to Nighthawk504
Sidewalks? You want to complain about how jacked up the streets are, go walk the sidewalks. It's atrocious.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:30 am to Nighthawk504
Because sometimes it's easier. If you aren't speeding like an a-hole then I have plenty of time to get out the way.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:31 am to Bloodworth
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easier on the knees.
This is a disproven myth. Runners still believe it though, putting themselves in danger for no reason.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:32 am to Nighthawk504
Alot of sidewalks have a car parked over them every 100 feet, it's usually easier to stay in a straight line on the roads.
What grinds my gears is seeing people determined to keep moving, inches away from a car, when they could easily step on the curb for 2 seconds and avoid all the anxiety
What grinds my gears is seeing people determined to keep moving, inches away from a car, when they could easily step on the curb for 2 seconds and avoid all the anxiety
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:32 am to Nighthawk504
Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways?
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:33 am to BPTiger
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It’s really annoying. They’re walking in the street when there is a sidewalk less than five feet away.
And walking or jogging abreast, never single file even with traffic.
This post was edited on 5/19/26 at 11:34 am
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:35 am to Screaming Viking
I run a lot on both and try to stick to asphalt if possible, as it seems to feel better on my old knees.
Research is mixed, though - Attenuation of foot pressure during running on four different surfaces: asphalt, concrete, rubber, and natural grass J Sports Sci. 2012;30(14):1545-50. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.713975.
So while forces may resolve to be the same, I am sticking to asphalt over concrete when cars are scarce.
Research is mixed, though - Attenuation of foot pressure during running on four different surfaces: asphalt, concrete, rubber, and natural grass J Sports Sci. 2012;30(14):1545-50. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.713975.
So while forces may resolve to be the same, I am sticking to asphalt over concrete when cars are scarce.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:38 am to Nighthawk504
If runners are being rude, just decide to clean your windshield really well as you slowly drive around them.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:38 am to Nighthawk504
Like on main thoroughfares? Or in neighborhoods?
If you’re complaining about people jogging on neighborhood streets, you’re a loser.
If you’re complaining about people jogging on neighborhood streets, you’re a loser.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:42 am to Stonehog
quote:either way, getting hit by a vehicle is much worse on the knees, and many walkers and joggers get hit.
This is a disproven myth. Runners still believe it though, putting themselves in danger for no reason.
Posted on 5/19/26 at 11:59 am to Bloodworth
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easier on the knees. Sidewalks are usually concrete.
That’s right. I forgot roads were made of feathers
Posted on 5/19/26 at 12:13 pm to Nighthawk504
Too many E-bikes on the sidewalks. Hell, I’d get my arse runt over…
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