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Letter to editor from a runner and cyclist…

Posted on by TJ Alcock

(Letter sent to the editor of our local newspaper)

To the people who have shared the road with runners and cyclists and have even given encouraging waves – Thank you!  Sad to say –  you are a minority!  This letter is not for you.

I am writing to those who:

  • have refused to give a runner or cyclist a little room (even hitting us with your side mirrors!)
  • given us nasty looks
  • yelled things I will not repeat
  • forced me off the road because you were texting and didn’t see me
  • wouldn’t share the road even as you left the church parking lot on Sunday
There are a few things I would like to say and I believe I speak on behalf of runners and cyclists everywhere:
  • It does not take any extra effort or take any extra time to scoot over as you pass us on the road.
  • From the more “seasoned” runner to those who yell “use the sidewalk” as they pass, running on concrete is harder on our joints than on the road.
  • You should be encouraging and thanking us – our being healthy might just make your health insurance a little cheaper!
  • Maybe you should join us and get healthy too!
Thank you!
TJ Alcock