Agree to disagree. I see no difference between running in the bike lane and running in the road- both come with risks and you have to be aware of what's around you and prepared to get out of the way, but they're also both more practical for a lot of runners rather than being in a crowded busted-up sidewalk.

Complaining about runners with iPods and dogs is about on par with complaining about bikers with iPods who don't have proper lights. Both are road hazards (and jerks) but they don't mean that everyone running or biking should stay off the road.