Chapter 14 "Running Life" - 13 kinds of weather

13 pay What to Do About Rain, Hail, Snow, Dogs, and Other Annoyances There are mountain tops where the air is so cold that few beasts survive, while some modified insect species can live in a small environment.It is a thin layer of sun-warmed air that covers their rocky habitat like a skin.If they go more than a quarter of an inch above the warm stone they die, but as long as they stay in the warm skin they are as content as tourists in the Bahamas.There's something special about running that comes from being in that little environment, too.There is fun in it when we are comfortable with the cold, wind, snow, rain and treacherous terrain.When people who are more afraid of the cold stay indoors, going outside can also give people a kind of pleasure.

Part of the fun is that we know how to create an environment in harsh climates where the temperature conditions right next to our skin are comparable to our living rooms. Running gives you the most pleasure when you run every day.When you can get out and about in any weather, you feel a sense of self-control; when you need to be a little creative, your spirits lift. Some people are easily dissuaded from running. Darkness, cold, heat, rain, or a few snowflakes can break their willpower.However, running comfortably is achievable in almost all situations.Connecticut's winter climate is harsh.Once, I was running in a snowstorm where the doors could hardly be opened.On the icy road, I was nearly knocked down by the wind.Within minutes, however, I was happily sweating and feeling comfortable despite the icy flowers on my brows.I knew that a poorly dressed person would get frostbite quickly, but it amused me that my undershirt, woolen hat, gloves, and nylon coat made the air next to my skin warm as summer.

Heat Of all the environments encountered in running, hot climates are the most dangerous.Even in cool weather, as a by-product of metabolism in the runner's body, it generates a lot of heat, which can be as much as thirty times the heat produced at rest.If the surrounding air is cool, the heat generated in the body is easily dissipated through the skin, so the body temperature will not increase.But it's a different story when running in hot temperatures.Because the surrounding air is hot, body heat is not easy to dissipate, so the body temperature rises, especially when you insist on running hard, the body temperature may increase to a dangerous point - about 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).

Fortunately, because the human body functions best within a narrow body temperature range, it tries to maintain the proper balance between heat and cold.For example, it turns on its thermostat at the slightest sign of overheating.Experiments have shown that a person with a relaxed body and no clothes feels most comfortable at around eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (thirty degrees Celsius).If the temperature rises by three or four degrees, the body activates its thermoregulatory mechanisms.First, blood vessels in the skin dilate to allow warm blood from inside the body to flow, thereby dissipating heat into the air (this explains why some people's skin appears red when it's hot).Second, the heart rate and blood flow increase so that blood vessels in the skin become more efficient radiators.

If these functions are sufficient to keep body temperature stable, no other changes will occur.But assuming the temperature of the air continues to rise, the body uses its backup force: sweat.In high temperatures, sweat glands can secrete as much as three quarts of sweat per hour to moisten the body, and in most cases evaporation of this sweat is sufficient to keep body temperature within the normal range. But not always.A person who engages in strenuous exercise, such as running, has particular problems in hot climates because he or she generates significantly more heat than a person who is stationary.If the body's thermoregulatory mechanisms fail to cool the temperature down enough, three things can happen.They are classified according to their severity as follows:

1. Heat cramps.This can show up in voluntary muscles such as the calves and is often the first sign of a problem.Some authorities believe that increasing the amount of salt, whether taken in salt tablets or adding more salt to meals, can prevent heat cramps.Others, however, insist that eating more salt is unnecessary.They say that our usual diets contain enough salt, citing the fact that some runners often sweat from the surface of their skin after a long race even when they eat without salt of salt crystals.They think we obviously have enough salt without adding it.I don't eat a lot of salt myself, but have never felt the need to increase my salt intake, this is just for reference.In my opinion, the most appropriate answer to the question about salt lies in the respective experimental results.

Second, heat exhaustion.This happens partly due to loss of body fluid (as a result of sweating) and partly because the body's cooling system sends excess blood to the skin.This in turn reduces blood flow to the brain, resulting in confusion and even loss of consciousness.Heat exhaustion thus acts much like a disconnecting device in a power line, often preventing the more severe stage 3 conditions from occurring. Three, heatstroke.In heat stroke, the body temperature is extremely high -- as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit is common -- and the skin is often (but not always) hot and dry.Other symptoms are dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea and confusion.It is extremely important to seek immediate medical attention.

If you see a runner having heat cramps and think you're having heat cramps yourself, massage will usually help, and drinking half a glass of salt water every fifteen minutes for about an hour will restore the body's chemical balance. For heat exhaustion, have the patient drink salt water as above; have the patient lie down and raise their feet eight to twelve inches: Loosen his clothes, cool his body with a damp cloth and fan.In case of heat stroke, the body must be immediately wiped with cold water or alcohol, or the person's body temperature must be lowered by placing the person in a tub filled with cold water.Immediate treatment is necessary.

The second heat-related problem is dehydration, which is dangerous because the human body relies heavily on water for maintenance.Many of its chemical reactions are carried out in water.The substances transported to various parts of the body are transported by water, and water plays a decisive role in maintaining normal body temperature in hot climates.The usual dehydration won't be a problem if you don't exercise for a long time.However, if exercise continues, it can cause: (1) dehydration in the blood, (2) abnormal concentrations of certain substances in the blood and cells, and (3) heat exhaustion.

However, there are several things you can do to reduce the likelihood of developing each of the above symptoms. First, wait until you've acclimatized to exercising in hot climates before engaging in intense exercise. It takes about seven to ten days to adapt to the hot climate.During this time, the heart rate will decrease, sweat production will increase, and the sweating time will be faster.The most effective way to acclimate yourself to the heat is to increase the intensity of your exercise every day.This acclimatization lasts about two weeks after you get used to running in the heat.

Drink plenty of water during exercise.In the past, it has always been considered that it is not appropriate to drink water while exercising.But recent research reports that athletes, including runners, function best when they are given ad libitum access to water. If you lose 5 percent of your body weight due to lack of water, your efficiency will decrease by 15 percent.The maximum weight loss a person can comfortably tolerate is six percent.To pre-compensate for fluid loss, some authorities also recommend drinking water before exercising. (Experts on the subject, Dr. Richard Wortman and Charles Martin, call this practice "prehydration." Science researcher David Costill calls it "camel water storage," although Less refined, more lively.) The reason is that our bodies absorb fluid only half as fast as we sweat on a hot day. Pack lightly. (Even a T-shirt can cover about forty percent of your body).Wear light-colored clothing to reflect sunlight. If possible, shower your body with cool water, the cooler the better, to help your sweating function.In warm weather, I often run along the Mijanas River.If I feel hot, I stop and go down to get wet (but I don't recommend you to drink the river water).During the game, if someone hands you water and you can't drink it at once, then try to drink as much as possible, and then pour the rest of the water on your body. (Dr. Clarke of the National Institute for Medical Research in London found that the thighs warmed the most of any body part in runners.) If you do this, you'll notice an immediate improvement in running performance, although some runners find their feet wet Foams more easily. The preparation time should be as short as possible.As pointed out earlier, warming up increases body heat, and of course you don't need an extra increase in body heat. (By the way, a Western Kentucky University study showed that having long hair, even down to the shoulders, did not affect an athlete's ability to withstand heat or recover from it). A concise but comprehensive summary of these recommendations has been sent to Boston Marathon participants.One of the materials, titled "Medical Facts You Should Know," says in a paragraph: "Heat problems: These problems occur in hot, humid, or hot and humid climates and are caused by dehydration, Salt loss and body temperature rise to dangerous levels. To prevent this, try to exercise in a warm climate for a week and eat breakfast no later than 10 a.m. on the day of the race (the Boston Marathon typically starts at noon ), you can add more salt for breakfast, or drink another cup or two of "very salty broth. (Taking salt tablets just before a race can cause nausea). During the race, drink two or three ounces of water at every drink and food station you run through, and don't wait until you're thirsty, because it will be too late. " Not all people are equally troubled by heat.Some runners seem to have some kind of natural resistance to the heat and can run well even in the height of summer, while others slow down considerably as soon as the heat hits.A person's ability to withstand heat is partly determined by his size.A heavy person is at a disadvantage in hot weather because, on a pound-for-pound basis, such a person has less skin surface area to dissipate heat.In addition, fat hinders the dissipation of heat.But some of the differences in people's ability to run in hot weather are uncanny; perhaps the best explanation is that we're not all the same. Humidity Humidity itself is not a problem.Humidity is a problem only because it can exacerbate the difficulties runners experience in hot climates.When the relative humidity reaches 100%, sweat is unlikely to evaporate if there is no wind.In this case, the body may be overheated.You can use a wet bulb thermometer to determine how bad the humidity problem is.If it exceeds seventy degrees, it means that the game will be difficult.If it reaches eighty degrees, then no matter how light sports are, this is almost the maximum limit. Cold While the cold can be uncomfortable at times, severe cold is not a problem.It is not difficult to dress comfortably in any climate with a little experience and heeding the advice in Chapter 12 of this book.In fact, the main problem is to avoid wearing too much.When the blizzard is howling, it's hard not to resist throwing on an extra sweater or a pair of ski gloves.Of course, if you wear thinner clothes, you will feel cold when you first go outside, but within a few minutes, you will sweat, like in a tropical forest on a rainy day.Experiments by the National Research Council of Canada have shown that simply wearing clothing that warms a stationary person in seventy degrees Fahrenheit can warm a runner in minus five degrees Fahrenheit. So the point of winter clothing is to wear as little as possible—just enough to keep you warm and comfortable.After a while, you'll be surprised how little you need to wear—and that's a good thing, because extra clothes weigh you down and make running harder.But be aware that on some days the weather can turn bad while you're running.If it gets cold while you're far from home, it can really make you feel a little uncomfortable.Stephen Richardson recommends bringing a nylon shirt for the changeable weather.These garments are light enough to be tucked into pockets or worn around the waist, yet provide protection from the cold. To reduce the effect of the temperature drop caused by sweat evaporation, schedule your run to start with the wind and end with it.Even in extremely cold weather, it's amazing how pleasantly warm you feel when running with the wind, and how cold you feel when you run against it (see table on page 162).Schedule for running when it's cold and windy When it's windy, the severity of the cold can increase to levels you can't imagine.This table has been compiled from United States Government sources.It can be seen that different wind speeds reduce the surface temperature: Wind speed (hourly) 10 miles 20 miles 30 miles 40 miles +50 degrees 40 degrees 32 degrees 28 degrees 26 degrees Temperature + 30 degrees 18 degrees 4 degrees - 2 degrees - 6 degrees degrees + 20 degrees 4 degrees - 10 degrees - 18 degrees - 21 degrees +10 degrees - 9 degrees - 25 degrees - 33 degrees - 37 degrees Hua 0 degrees - 21 degrees - 30 degrees - 48 degrees - 53 degrees Celsius - 10 degrees - 33 degrees - 50 degrees - 63 degrees - 69 degrees -20 degrees -46 degrees -67 degrees -79 degrees -85 degrees If you know how the body defends against the cold, then the problem of what to wear when running in winter is easy to solve. The first task of the body's regulating mechanism is to keep your head and torso warm enough.If the temperature in these parts drops too much and becomes a problem, your body will supply extra heat to these parts, and even reduce the heat supply to the fingers and toes.If, on the contrary, all is well with the head and body, then the remaining heat is supplied to the other parts.This brings us to a clear lesson: dress to keep the head and body warm at all times. Wear a thick beanie and enough clothing to protect your chest, stomach and back.This prioritization function of the human body is clearly demonstrated in an experiment conducted by Dr. William West Cozyman of the University of Wisconsin.When he exposed some volunteers to cold air, he found that as long as their bodies were warm, they did not shiver no matter how cold their fingers and toes were.But when he kept their fingers and toes warm and their bodies cold, they began to shiver—the body's way of forcing itself to work, burning calories to generate heat. Not long ago, Dr. Melvin Hirschkowitz of Jersey City, New Jersey, described in the New England Journal of Medicine an occasional danger in cold weather—I am glad that if you wear This is not a common occurrence, given the appropriate clothing.It was frostbite on the penis when a fifty-three-year-old doctor went for a thirty-minute run in sub-zero weather.Fortunately, the symptoms disappeared within minutes.According to reports, the patient has taken strict protective measures. Highlands Highlands are generally not a problem.If the altitude increases by three thousand feet, it only takes about a week to get used to it, and once your body adapts, you can exercise as hard as someone who has lived there all your life. Days, then start practicing, increasing the intensity a little each day.Before long, your body is producing extra amounts of hemoglobin—the substance in your blood that carries oxygen—as well as improving overall blood volume and respiratory function.When this happens, you are as strong as a goat. Rain One day when I was running it started to rain.It was a hot day, and although my whole body was soaked quickly, I felt happy and comfortable.A car drove past me, and the driver rolled down the glass on the window and asked me, "Do you want a ride?" I thanked him and waved him away.He insisted on my ride, saying, "You're going to get wet!" When I finally explained to him that I love the rain, he shook his head and drove away. As with the Highlands, rain is generally not a problem.You'll still appreciate it on a hot day.The only time you need to protect yourself from the rain is when the temperature drops below about thirteen degrees Celsius (fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit).A light rain jacket is usually enough up. Snow Running in snow is a wonderful experience.When the ground is sprinkled with thin snowflakes, you will feel as if you are in the picture of Christmas greeting cards.It's only difficult when the snow is thick, just because then you can't maintain the same speed.Don't try to maintain the same pace, adapt to the situation at the time.Although you are running slower, because you are running harder, you are not exercising a lot.Don't count the distance anymore, but count the time. If you often run for half an hour, just run for half an hour without extending it.What does it matter if you're not running the usual distances? Running on ice often fails suddenly.Especially on wet ice, it is easy to slip and strain muscles. Avoid this as much as possible.If there is ice on the road in the morning, you can wait for the traffic to melt the ice before running; it may be gone later.Better yet, find an ice-free place to run, such as a snow-covered trail or clearing.I've heard of some people running along the covered sidewalks of the mall, but I haven't tried it myself.I recently spoke with a runner who sometimes wears climbing spikes, and once met a woman who ran on ice with spiked running shoes.The problem is that when you're running on a road with no ice, the spikes can shake your legs and make an annoying rattling noise.Probably the safest thing to do is to temporarily run on an indoor track until the weather improves. Hail If hail comes while you are running, the surest way is to deal with it normally.If the hailstones are not large and will not endanger life, health and peace, you can keep running.When the hailstones are big enough to hurt you, take cover. Fortunately hailstones of this size are rare.I've had about a dozen hailstorms and never stopped running, although I've come close to it. Wind You will feel the effects of the wind when it reaches eight to ten miles per hour.If you are running against the wind, it will slow you down and make you feel strenuous.Leave it alone.Treat it like snow makes you slow down, and be content with not being able to run as fast as you normally would.Lower your head, face it sideways, and swing your arms as hard as you can.But watch out for a sudden gust of wind; that wind can be dangerous.If you're racing, you can console yourself with the fact that everyone is running in the same difficult circumstances anyway (see Chapter 17 for tips on how to minimize the effects of the wind). If you are running with the wind, enjoy it.It will make your run easier, give you a longer stride, and make you feel as if you have a friend pushing you along.The Boston Marathon in 1975 was run against the wind, and all of us, including the winner Bill Rogers, were encouraged by the wind. Only in low temperatures is wind an issue.Due to the combination of wind and cold, a certain temperature will make people feel colder than when there is no wind.In a twenty-mile-per-hour wind, fifty degrees Fahrenheit will feel like thirty-two degrees, because the stronger the wind, the more pronounced its effect, so be careful. Lightning Occasionally you will be caught in a thunderstorm while running.Get inside a building or car if possible.Otherwise, also stay away from water, raised areas and lone trees, and keep away from metal.Take cover in a hollow or ditch, and curl up, if possible, under a bush—unless it's wet.If your hair stands on end, the charge is building up nearby, and the danger of a lightning strike is at hand.According to the latest statement from the Geneva-based International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity, the best way to do this is to kneel down, keep your knees close together, put your hands on your knees, bend forward as far as possible, and keep your body as low as possible. Like a lightning rod. Perhaps the committee should also add prayer.Once, at the summit of Mount Madison near New Jersey, my wife, children, and I were hiking along a summit trail and caught in a thunderstorm.For a split second our hairs stood on end and electrical discharges appeared on the metal racks of our packs.We hurried off the ridge. Sand, snow, and mud are all three things that will slow you down.Since there is nothing you can do about these things, you must deal with them calmly. Sand getting into the shoes is uncomfortable.If you are running on the beach, it may be more comfortable to run barefoot; it is not troublesome to hold the shoes in your hand, you can have one in each hand.Whenever possible, step on algae (but watch out for jellyfish) so you'll sink shallower and get your feet out easily. As for the snow water, it is mainly annoying, but not dangerous.When you run, your feet move so tensely that even severe cold usually doesn't freeze them.Maybe your feet will be numb when you get home, but after a while they will be flexible enough to dance the night away.The main problem with slush is that cars drive by and splash you all over in mud.In winter, there's nothing to spoil your mood like a face covered in slush. Mud is useless.It makes you slip, stains your clothes, and makes you the laughing stock of your mates if you fall on it.Dodge it if possible, otherwise be careful. Uneven terrain Uneven terrain -- such as forest trails and mountain roads -- is not a problem if you don't run on them for too long at a time.But long runs on uneven surfaces fatigue the stabilizing muscles in your legs, increasing the likelihood of sprained ankles and falls.So on uneven terrain, don't run too long each time.Take extra care not to step in a pit, to catch a branch that falls from a tree, to kick your toe on a stone, or to slip on a wet leaf.If you suffer from heel pain, no matter how mild, simply don't run on uneven terrain. Hills When I started running, I saw hills as my enemy. Running on hills was more strenuous, slowed me down, shortened my stride, and made me pant.But I finally realized that if the hills were more strenuous, they might do me some good.That's exactly what happened.Running uphill strengthens the quadriceps in your thighs and improves your cardiorespiratory capacity, making your next uphill run easier.Of course, you can't go uphill as fast as you can go downhill; that's one of the truths that runners have to accept. When you come to a hill, start climbing at a speed that you think you can stick to. (It's frustrating to start out fast and then have to slow down to just walk.) Lean forward, shorten your steps, and swing your arms parallel to the direction of your body's motion , as if you were a steam locomotive, instead of swinging your arms crossed across your chest.Think of running uphill as a car changing speed.You need to develop an efficient posture, one that generates a lot of force to overcome gravity: you can wait until you reach the top of the mountain before talking about speed.Then you can let yourself run and celebrate victory. (However, in a race, don't go full speed downhill. You'll be more tired than you think, and by the time you reach the bottom, you'll be dead tired.) Darkness Most of us do at least some of our running when it's dark, either in the early morning or in the evening.This is fine if you follow a few simple rules: 1.To run toward traffic, always stay close to the side of the road.If a vehicle is passing and it looks dangerous, get off the road.Of course, going off the road and stepping into a dark place where the situation is unknown may cause accidents.Some people have broken their ankles because of it, but it's better than getting hit by a car. 2.Wear a reflective vest or light-colored clothing.If you forget, and go for a run in a dark blue long-sleeved sweatshirt, you'll be disturbed to see how far away a car is from you before it changes direction, making a marked difference. 3.Run on the road you know.Whichever road you're going to run in the dark, look over it beforehand to make sure there aren't really any potholes or other traps. 4.Don't look directly at a car's headlights; the bright light temporarily blinds you.If, as often happens, the driver forgets to lower the beams, try to look at the road ahead and remember the shape of the road.Looking slightly away from the light source can help use your peripheral vision, which is less sensitive to light. Fog Running in the fog is similar to running in the dark, the difference is that the fog is rarely so thick that it is difficult for people to see the road ahead.But keep in mind that in fog, even during the day, drivers cannot see as well as normal. Also, because they are concentrating on driving, they may not be prepared for a sudden encounter with a runner.Try to run on low-traffic roads, or on trails or sidewalks. When there is fog, don't wear gray clothes, then you will match the color of the fog and be invisible.Red and orange can form a strong contrast with the fog. Cars Be careful with cars, night or day.It's rare for a driver to intentionally hurt you -- though it's not uncommon. (George Sheehan makes a persuasive claim that runners are seen as a threat to society's prevailing values. Once a beer bottle or two is thrown at you, it's hard not to Think Sheehan's claim has some merit.) But some drivers seem only vaguely aware of where they are on the road.As mentioned earlier, it is very important to run in the direction of the car, but there is only one exception: that is, when encountering a sharp turn.On the inside of a sharp turn, drivers can't see very far, so always run on the outside.If you run on the inside, the risk of being hit by a car is greater than the risk of being hit by a car coming from behind.But if you don't run on narrow roads, both dangers are greatly reduced. Another hazard posed by cars is the inhalation of exhaust fumes.I knew carbon monoxide was bad for a long time, but I didn't know how bad it was until I read an article by Dr. Harry Daniels in Runner's World.Dr. Daniel pointed out that the combination of carbon monoxide and heme is tighter than the combination of oxygen and heme, and it is not as easy to disappear as carbon dioxide, and it needs to circulate in the blood for a period of time.Therefore, if you run in air that contains a lot of carbon monoxide, the concentration of carbon monoxide in your blood will increase. Plus, after a full eight hours of sleep, only half of the carbon monoxide in your body is gone. The lesson from this is clear: go for a run with as little exhaust as possible.Even in cities, you can usually find streets with less traffic. Dogs Every runner has at least one experience with dogs.Frances Goulart talks about having a dog bite her while she was running.The owner of the dog laughed and said: "It just bit you lightly." Mrs Goulart said: "Nip me! Look at my stomach! I'm bleeding," the owner laughed again stand up. "It's just a joke," he said. Mrs. Goulart's story clearly illustrates a quirk of dog owners—the belief that a dog, no matter how vicious, can do no evil.A few years ago, I had an unpleasant experience with a Great Dane in a park near my house.In a panic I picked up a stick to keep it from approaching me.Its owner rushed over and ordered me to throw the stick away. "You scared my dog," he said. I replied unhappy: "Your dog scared me." I was not in a happy mood. He said, "Well, go exercise elsewhere. Tiny has as much right to be here as you do." In short, you won't get much sympathy from dog owners.Instead, you must learn to protect yourself. There are several theories about how to protect yourself.I've probably tried it over the years and discussed it with a lot of runners and even a veterinarian who practices running.He offers some insight into the psychology of dogs.Here are the main ways runners usually deal with dogs: Use teasing to influence the dog.Some runners, in the belief that "love" conquers all, try to adopt the spirit of Christ's love and try to make friends with dogs.It is a pity that the fraternity of Christ only serves to cause a dog to wonder what is wrong with you. Richardson yelled at the law.Stephen Richardson is a dog owner and a person who has studied dogs in detail.What he relies on is this commanding shout: "Go!", "Get out!".He said it always worked, but remember he was six foot three.I think that as long as you're as big as Richardson, any method will work. There is no other way than a dog.The method is to simply turn a blind eye when seeing a dog.But this method is not very effective.When a dog goes out of his way to bark at you, he is trying to get your attention, and unless you respond to him as he thinks is appropriate, he will become more dangerous. Runners do some bouncing and bouncing activities.Do this until the dog is close to you, and keep running your steps until that critical moment.When the dog is about to pounce on you, you suddenly turn to it, let out a terrifying strange roar, and keep flapping your arms, as if you have been hit by a madman.Even a dog bent on making trouble would have to think carefully about whether it was appropriate to be associated with such an unfathomable human being. Scare dogs don't naturally like people throwing things at them.Therefore, if you bend down and pretend to pick up a stone (you don't need to have a stone nearby), all but the bravest dogs will back off.If the dog that threatens you is something you often encounter, then you have to throw a stone at it from time to time, or spray it with a 1:3 ammonia and water solution, so that you will let it know who the owner is.It may continue to bark at you, but it probably won't dare to come near you.By the way, don't let the dog's owner catch you when you do this. None of the above methods are very safe.However, as can be seen from the above, the last two still appear to be the best options.The opinion of the veterinarian I consulted helps explain why.He explained that dogs are loyal to defending grass.They quickly figure out their territorial boundaries and guard their boundaries fervently.If a passing runner doesn't appear to be threatening their boundaries, they generally limit themselves to a few harmless barks as a warning.So wise runners, when they see a dog, avoid this holy place by crossing the road to the opposite side.But don't look scared when you do it.Dogs are very aware of each other's fear, so it will only become more rampant. People (harmless) Especially on the weekends, the car tours are out and every now and then someone will ask you for directions.If the wayfinder wants to go in the same direction as you, that's not a problem. If you know what he wants to know, you can let him drive by your side and tell him what he wants to know.But if the car is going in the opposite direction, you have a problem.Do you stop running in your zeal to answer questions, or do you just keep running?I have never solved this problem.Sometimes, especially when the people in the car seem helpless, I stop.Other times, I admit, I always pretend to be in a trance and run away. Try not to get impatient when someone asks a question.I ultimately believe that providing information to passers-by is an integral part of the public's trust in runners and our mission. Some of the other people you meet (the harmless ones) will give you a thumbs-up thumbs-up, or say something encouraging, like "you're doing well," or "run this way" to encourage you to run go down.You should welcome, encourage and appreciate these awards with a wave of your hand. People (troubleshooters) Some people can't see a runner for reasons only they know best.There aren't many of them, but when they do, you'll see them.They yell at you, throw things at you as they pass you by in their car, and sometimes drive the car so fast that people fear they will be killed by the car.Others gather in small groups on street corners, whispering about how manly you are and how your legs are shaped. There are broadly three schools of thought on how to approach this problem.One faction advocates a resignation attitude. People who support this idea say ignore them and they will go away. 第二派主张回击。他们建议用肮脏的字眼叫骂，做下流的姿势：遇到极端恶劣的情况，要投掷凶器。 第三派建议你对待这帮心胸狭窄的人要若无其事地笑脸相迎，并说些拉近乎的话，让他们一时不知所措。一位叫皮特·汉拉恩的跑步者在《跑步者世界》一书中写道：“即使极少数刁难者也常常被跑步者主动表示的友谊感化，变得态度缓和一些。” 也许上述办法中有一种始终要比另外两个办法有效，但是我不知道是哪一个。 不过我肯定知道哪种办法最使跑步者满意。不久前举行了一次会议，由数百名关心运动的科学方面问题的专家（其中很多人也是跑步者）参加。在会上，一位精神病专家谈到，有一次一个单独跑步的人受到满满一汽车青少年的刁难。这个跑步者在一个红绿灯处赶上这辆汽车。他保持原来的速度冲上去，在车尾的行李箱上用力踩了一脚，又在车顶上照样踩了，然后又在引擎盖上踩了一脚——给车上留下三个深坑，作为他从车旁过去的标志。开会的专家们听了这段故事都起立鼓掌欢呼。