Accidents - pedestrians and running

So accidents do happen. Can we avoid, yes we can as much as possible. The mini story to the topic goes like this.

It was a warmer than the usual coldness and it was perfect for running. So up Notting hill, down Church street got to the Kensington gardens. Nothing special, running away as you do on a shared foot path.

This footpath get busier in the summer with pedestrians, runners, cyclists, acrobats, dogs and cats. It is a shared footpath. Today it was quieter. But there was a big group. Looks like tourists and there was about four/ five families. Kids running all over the place and all over the road.

Parents seems to enjoy this amazing park. Once of the little ones got right in my path but went slow to avoid them. I thought they are lucky not to get hit by a cyclist. Next thing you know a big oh! sound and one of the little girls got hit by a bike.

Didnt know what to do, as it was a family thing and the bike. So put my head down and kept on going, thinking hope she is ok.

I think when you run on full speed, that is enough to knock a little person over. That is why i take very care when i run in parks to avoid them. Cant remember how many times i avoided little ones as they sometimes run right at you. There is nothing you can do. Smile and keep going.

So avoidance is the moral of the story. Take care

Running at night.

Talking about leaving the house at half past 10 for a run. This is like a drama run. Focus is minimal. That was today's mission. This is it, if you have to struggle with work demands and fit in a wee run in to the day. Sometimes just have to do what you have to do. Hardest part is to get out of the house. After an awesome London summer, winter is winking. It is telling you "hey best is yet to come". So winter gear in out and day light is getting shorter by the day. So it is pretty much a go for it run. So make sure you are prepared to cop a few comments from few merry drunken fellow people. It is harmless fun. Just smile and move on. The constellation is you'd come across a occasional freak like me who are running at night. It is good for bit of validation. A nod to say, yep its not that fun but im here and i am ruuuuuuning...........

Make sure you avoid telephone poles, trees,pot holes, garbage cans and parked cars. It is very easy to not know where you are putting your foot in to. One mistake, there goes the leg some other way. So alertness and care is number one. Running in the park is not the best idea after dark. You get the werewolves of London hanging around waiting for opportunities. Make sure pick the roads that are busy and make sure other people are about unless you are superman and no worries. Also, be wary of the cars and make sure that they see you. Not to seek attention but to make sure that you are safe. So reflective clothes and shoes help. I've see people with fit on head lights on their head. Lights are on but no body's at home. Try not to wear your black Darth Vader outfit. So white and yellow is a good choice. Make sure not too tired as if you are too tired cannot concentrate and ended getting in to difficult situations.

Talking about the worst situation i came across in a night run is. A random person who is about two and half size of me, for no reason came right at me an had a super swing. Thanks to zig zagging dodging moves, he missed me. Didn't say anything, i just kept on running. Catch me if you can........ The best is not to give these people attention. If they tried and missed weeeell. What to do, as they say keep on running. So if you are running and people try to approach you in a funny way, just keep away.

Anyways that is me for today. Keep safe and cruelty free. Have a nice night run:-)