14.03 miles 2:57:25 8:20am 50 degrees (heated up to over 60) 12:39 pace
Almeda to Binz to Montrose to Allen Parkway to Shepherd to Memorial Drive and back. Finished up with a run around Hermann Golf Course.
I feel kind of lucky to be home in one piece.
There has been a lot written about the way drivers of cars treat those who ride bikes in the Memorial Park area.
Today I witnessed (over and over) runners almost being clobbered by bike riders. It happened twice to me.
I understand that the street is not safe in the area for bikeriders. There have been serious injuries - even fatalities at Memorial. What I don't understand is why a few (not ALL - there were plenty of people riding responsibly) have taken to the sidewalks in such an aggressive and dangerous manner.
My running schedule is calling for longer and longer runs. The Bayou Trail is convenient, slightly hilly, and I'd like to continue to use it. I thought I'd use Memorial Drive and add the Memorial Loop for mileage. I'm not going to chance it. If my experience in just a one mile stretch of Memorial on a Sunday morning was any indication of what I can expect in that area, I'll pass. I'm no match for 2 wheels and a helmet flying down the sidewalk. In a matter of moments, my running days and possibly my career...crap, my life could be over. These thoughtless bullies can have the sidewalk. I'll stick to the trails.
©Michelle Scofield, November 3, 2013 All Rights Reserved
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BOO on them. I thought today, with the time change and cool weather would reap a glorious running report.
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