Letter: If you jog, do so responsibly

Fri, Sep 3rd 2010, 11:00 PM

EDITOR, The Tribune.

The story in this morning's paper about a Ministry of Works road worker being struck by a car lends even more credence to the following.

As a frequent 6 am commuter in the Cable Beach area one can't help but notice the many joggers and walkers using the road instead of the sidewalks and foot paths and yes, before you squeal, I know why you do it. However the question begs which is least painful, a twisted ankle or skinned knees and elbows from running on an uneven surface, sidewalk, or full contact with a vehicle moving at 30 mph?

After another near miss yesterday morning it is my observation that while some joggers wear reflective vests, arm and head bands th ...

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