I did not run. I walked. With ATTITUDE.
My and my walking mate, I. Pod, really wanted to enlighten a few motorists.
"EVER SEEN A PEDESTRIAN BEFORE??"
Apparently, some of the local Huntersville police officers had never covered a 5K / 10K event before and they chose to allow vehicles to continue on route with runners traveling the same street. In doing so, they failed to encourage the motorists to use the opposite lane for passing - as it was clearly marked. Having a dump truck two feet behind you in the same lane, while on foot, is not the most enjoyable sporting event. While traveling uphill, through a curve and under a train trestle makes it even less appealing. It appeared that only two of the officers did not realize the importance of redirecting traffic, the others had evidently managed traffic at some time previous during their prestigious careers in the bustling metropolis of Huntersville.
This was my second run in Huntersville. The previous event was held July 4th and the route was directed very well. Not sure what went awry at this event but I trust it will be managed more appropriately in the future. My experience was minimal compared to those participating in the 10K. The longer runners had many more obstacles to overcome on this route.
There were less sponsors at this event, although it was still managed well. Realizing it was also scheduled in November, a time when many dedicated runners drop back to indoor sports as temperatures lower for the fall and winter seasons.
OFFICIAL GUNTIME: 46:56
My and my walking mate, I. Pod, really wanted to enlighten a few motorists.
"EVER SEEN A PEDESTRIAN BEFORE??"
Apparently, some of the local Huntersville police officers had never covered a 5K / 10K event before and they chose to allow vehicles to continue on route with runners traveling the same street. In doing so, they failed to encourage the motorists to use the opposite lane for passing - as it was clearly marked. Having a dump truck two feet behind you in the same lane, while on foot, is not the most enjoyable sporting event. While traveling uphill, through a curve and under a train trestle makes it even less appealing. It appeared that only two of the officers did not realize the importance of redirecting traffic, the others had evidently managed traffic at some time previous during their prestigious careers in the bustling metropolis of Huntersville.
This was my second run in Huntersville. The previous event was held July 4th and the route was directed very well. Not sure what went awry at this event but I trust it will be managed more appropriately in the future. My experience was minimal compared to those participating in the 10K. The longer runners had many more obstacles to overcome on this route.
There were less sponsors at this event, although it was still managed well. Realizing it was also scheduled in November, a time when many dedicated runners drop back to indoor sports as temperatures lower for the fall and winter seasons.
OFFICIAL GUNTIME: 46:56
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