Originally Posted by
tomato coupe
That's the same excuse many drivers use when they buzz cyclists on the road.
Also, having been a runner when I was in my 20s, I can tell you that walkers don't want you on sidewalks, AND asphalt is easier on the shins and knees than concrete. If I find myself getting annoyed at a runner in the bike lane, I remind myself of that and let it go. Generally, they're running against traffic, as the law specifies, so as we approach, I make it clear which side I'll pass them on and give them a wide berth and a nod in passing.