Originally Posted by
Scotiascotia
Yeah but it's not even a trail or road or a real path at all, it is like the top of a mud wall that keeps the ocean from flooding the town. Guess the rule applies anywhere.. Damn peds What about people walking away from me, im faster by far so how do I yield to them when they are all over the place. GAH!! Im sticking to the woods!
Yeah...9 times out of 10, if I'm running on a trail and someone is on a bike, I'll give them space. But if someone gives me attitude, if I come across them again, I'm much more likely to take advantage of the fact that I have the right of way. If you encounter ten pedestrians and one of them is a jerk, brush it off and don't let it ruin your day because it's not worth it. On the other hand, if you encounter ten pedestrians and all ten of them are jerks worthy of being referred to as "damn peds," chances are you're the jerk. Smile, wave, give them a friendly greeting, and I would bet that the number of jerks you meet will decrease significantly. There'll still be some jerks, but most people are more apt to be friendly to you if you're friendly to them.