[moongirl]

To repeat my post of earlier this year ... Running/racewalking helps with my weight control. I use the multimodal paths for the following reasons: 1) Paths are blacktop vs concrete and, believe it or not, your knees/hips can tell the difference after 5 miles; 2) Too many people walking 2-3 abreast or walking their dogs think they shouldn't have to move over for runners/racewalkers. Dogs on leases are given a long span and can trip you up. Moving to grass is risky because of holes, uneveness, etc; 3) When meeting a golf cart/biker, I always move to the concrete apron (on the street paths) til we pass. There is plenty of room for us to meet/pass but I try not to crowd carts; 4) During my run I look for & pick up construction nails. I usually find at least 6 or more, so I'm saving folks from flat tires; 5) If I try moving up on sidewalk for every cart I meet, I risk tripping and breaking my wrist (again); 6) As a pedestrian, no one should have the right to run me over even if I were in the wrong place. I usually get at least one "grouchy geezer" a run yelling at me to "Get on the sidewalk." Folks, lets be nice to each other. Enjoy the ride - death is our next big adventure!!