Quote Originally Posted by zoom-zoom View Post
Runners are no more obligated to use the sideWALK than we are when on our bikes.
Actually that is probably dependent on where you are.... here in Washington at least it is actually illegal to walk (run or otherwise ambulate) down the street if there is a sidewalk available......

RCW 46.61.250
Pedestrians on roadways.
(1) Where sidewalks are provided it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway. Where sidewalks are provided but wheelchair access is not available, disabled persons who require such access may walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway until they reach an access point in the sidewalk.

(2) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking or otherwise moving along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk or move only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction and upon meeting an oncoming vehicle shall move clear of the roadway.