Fun and Fitness for the 40-Something

The New York Times ran an article last month on “Road Runner Rage.” It opens with the story of an angry runner swearing and dumping her water bottle on a car that almost hit her. Then there’s the runner who had a jelly doughnut thrown at him (now that’s just wasteful) and the recounting of a series of other recent confrontations. As the article notes:

“Drivers honk their horns. Runners yell back. Obscene hand gestures occasionally go up. Usually, it ends there. But there are times when these seemingly minor altercations escalate.”

Of course, such incidents aren’t limited to the road—paths see their share of runner run-ins, too.

One expert quoted in the article offers some novel advice for when a driver cuts you off or otherwise triggers your rage:

“The startle response is neutral. It clears your thoughts and perceptions. We train people to see it as free Starbucks. You’re already pumping adrenaline and, with more energy, you’ll run even more efficiently.”

So the next time someone agitates you on your run, don’t forget to say thank you!

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