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| Yes | 30% | 221 votes | Total: 727 votes | |
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Nothing in life is 100% safe, but running on roads is not a very risky prospect. As with all things, there is less risk associated with it when done properly. Statistically sp...read more
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by Mickey Dee
I can remember the first time that my Nike's hit the pavement on the country highway where I grew up. I remember it so well because I have been addicted ever since. Sure, I en...read more
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by Rob Purifoy
Runners and walkers know the rules, go against oncoming traffic if you're on a main road. However, as with anything, there is no static answer as the question arises, "what road...read more
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On a recent group run one of our members tripped on a piece of uneven pavement and was badly injured. Despite this accident our running group continues to run in the road. Run...read more
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Generally speaking, jogging or running on roads is not a dangerous practice in and of itself. Most drivers have a higher risk of getting hit because runners are careful and make...read more
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by A. South
Jogging on roads is safe if you take the proper precautions. Almost anything can be dangerous if you are careless about it. Some basic safety precautions are: 1. Always jog...read more
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by Hubert Willoughsby Berkshire
In the scheme of things, jogging on roads is probably one of the safer things a person can do. For one thing, it's exercise, which means that it's substantially lowering your ri...read more
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by Troy Hart
Yes, jogging on roads is safe. Picture this, you are jogging down a nice country road on the paved shoulder at between 5 and 10 km/hr. What is unsafe about that? Nothing, unles...read more
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by John Graham
Running on the roads is very safe compared to many other activities like driving, cycling, or even as a pedestrian going about your normal business. Let me tell you a tale. ...read more
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by A. G.
With the assumption that a person would not be so foolish as to run directly in the line of traffic, down am interstate median, or late at night while dressed all in black, I ca...read more
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Running on the road is safe. But like any sport or activity there is risk. Take a look at an alternative to road running; running on a treadmill. Why do you think the emergency ...read more
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Jogging on the road is safe is you take certain precautions. I have been road running for a couple of years now and have never been injured due to cars or other vehicles. Here a...read more
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by Phil Hill
Jogging on most roads is safe, but you must follow certain rules. It is obviously dangerous to run beside a busy road with plenty of blind corners. So, choose your road carefull...read more
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Jogging on roads is safe, very safe in fact, providing that a jogger or runner employs common sense and understands the protocol for venturing out onto the roadways. What may ap...read more
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There are no guarantees in life and what is safe for one person may not be safe for another, simply because one person may pay closer attention to his/her surroundings. That bei...read more
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by jim brennan
Jogging on road is no less safe than talking on a cell phone while driving, exposure to the sun or walking alone after dark in an urban area. It all depends on the care and prec...read more
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by Renee Dawson
Perhaps the question should be is the person jogging on the road dressed for safety. I don't know how many times I am coming home from work at 8:00 pm when it is dark and have ...read more
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Truly it depends on a lot of variants, but in essence...Yes, it is safe to jog on roads. Goodness knows it's a lot cheaper than going to a gym, and the change of scenery c...read more
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by Sarah Bammel
Jogging on the road may not be super safe, but what in life is? Just sitting around usually turns you into a pancake as soon as your sibling comes home; and who wants to spend l...read more
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by Scott Duncan
Depends on the person, and many things the jogger will do to prevent accidents from happening. For example one issue would be, what time of the day or night are you jogging. If ...read more
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The simple act of driving down any road is accompanied with its own set of dangers and hazards. Why would jogging on them be any less of a danger? I, myself, continue to enjoy...read more
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by Julie Pierce
People exercise for the sake of improving their health. Most people who jog endeavor to ensure their health by doing things such as: getting checked out by a doctor before sta...read more
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by Wayne Reeves
As a former running fanatic, roads were never really an issue. My preferred time was at night, usually after 9pm when it was less busy everywhere. The route I took every time ...read more
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Jogging on roads poses many health risks. First of all, running on any hard surface is a quick way to get injured. The pressure on your joints is tremendous and can lead to st...read more
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by Jimmy Ettele
You've got your new Nike CrossTrainers tied tightly. Your iPod shuffle has the first season soundtrack from the O.C. cued up. You have the pedometer ready to count your every ...read more
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Not only does jogging pose the hazard of being hit by a car, but the tar puts too much stress on your knees and ankles.Many people don't know this, but theres a reason most tra...read more
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Several years ago I found myself running about eight miles on the road. Snow was coming down and the air was fresh and clean. Unfortunately I needed this run to distract my mind...read more
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Before deciding to jog, one should be clear as to why do we want to jog. Most people jog to improve their health, to improve their stamina, to reduce weight etc. I do to start m...read more
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Jogging on roads is definitely not safe. Too often are there every day pedestrians that have a hard enough time crossing the street, let alone running in one! I understand that ...read more
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Good grief no, certainly not around here anyway. We have cars going up on the pavement into people's front gardens on a regular basis, then of course we have the high-speed car ...read more
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by Carine Nadel
Jogging on the side of the road safe? No way! I am no longer jog, but when I did, I would never think of doing it on a road. Drivers today are so busy talking on their ce...read more
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by Donnie Britt
I am not a fan of jogging, and jogging on the roads and through the town are very unsafe. You can get in the way of the traffic and cause problems for people on the road. I ...read more
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by Dianamarie
No, I do not think that jogging on roads is safe because you don't know how all drivers drive ,what if you get run over? You might as well just go to a park or somewhere else be...read more
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Many people make jogging every day; this is a very healthy practice for our body, but many of us, maybe, don't consider or underrate that jogging should be practiced in proper c...read more
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by Bill Whitney
Unfortunately it has gotten to the point where it is hardly safe to drive on the roads anymore let alone jog on the side of the road. There are just way too many people out on ...read more
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by Michele Kolp
I do not get it . Is jogging on roads safe? Why is this even a question. I mean there are plenty of places to jog and if you have to go out at night and risk your life , it d...read more
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by Glenn Wooley
I do not think that it is safe jogging on roads for a number of reasons. Roads are often narrow,and some people just don't give pedestrians and runners enough space. Many of our...read more
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by Deborah Dera
Jogging on roads is NOT safe. Everyday there are news reports concerning people who are injured getting out of cars or crossing streets. Pedestrians are hit while walking and...read more
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Is jogging on roads safe? Its probably not in my best judgment however there are speed limits that should a driver enough time to recognize a human being on the road, and if spe...read more
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by B. Rock
Jogging on the road is unsafe. Not because you could be hit by a car, but because you will slowly and utterly destroy your knees. Protecting Yourself from Vehicles If you...read more
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