The Law of Running
- May 22, 2020
- 4 min
Around Railroad Tracks, Runners Are Trespassers
Do you think areas around railroad tracks are good places to run? You should think again. Most railroad tracks are private property or...
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The Law of Running
- May 15, 2020
- 3 min
Runners As Trespassers? Not So Fast
Runners go onto private property more than they realize. Are they trespassing when they do so? Many times, they are not. If the opposite...
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The Law of Running
- May 9, 2020
- 4 min
The Right to Self-Defense While Running
This week’s events stemming from the tragic death of 25-year-old runner Ahmaud Arbery have increased focus on the threat of violent...
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The Law of Running
- May 5, 2020
- 3 min
Can I Run on Private Property? Look for signs
What are the signs you are not welcome to run on private property? Look for the signs. A sign that says “no trespassing” or “keep out”...
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The Law of Running
- May 2, 2020
- 4 min
Runner vs. dog: What the laws say
Unleashed dogs present a danger to runners in cities, suburbs, parks, and rural areas. With many of us exploring new areas for running...
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The Law of Running
- Apr 30, 2020
- 3 min
Boston-area cities require runners and others to wear masks on sidewalks and streets
City officials in two densely populated cities outside Boston have issued orders requiring pedestrians to wear masks, and runners fall...
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The Law of Running
- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
Burden on California runners to keep distance
Officials in some California communities are placing the burden on runners to avoid exposing others to “airborne particles,” even if it...
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The Law of Running
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
Coronavirus concerns: Can I blame my gym?
It appears gyms will be among the first businesses to open in coming days and weeks, at least in Georgia and other states and cities that...
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The Law of Running
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
Social distancing: Can I run in the street?
Sidewalks are meant for walking, and running. In fact, the laws generally require us to keep to the sidewalks when they are available....
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The Law of Running
- Apr 12, 2020
- 1 min
Sheltering, but also running
South Carolina is the latest state to specify recreation is among "Essential Activities" permitted during a shelter-in-place order....
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The Law of Running
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
Another first for the Boston Marathon: refunds
First came word the Boston Marathon would be rescheduled for the first time in its history. Then, on April Fools' Day, came word the...
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The Law of Running
- Apr 1, 2020
- 1 min
Grandma's Marathon canceled
Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota has canceled the June event for the first time in its history. The marathon is a top Boston...
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The Law of Running
- Apr 1, 2020
- 1 min
Roundup of "shelter in place" and similar orders
The New York Times maintains a helpful webpage that provides links to orders governors and city governments have issued to "shelter in...
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The Law of Running
- Mar 29, 2020
- 1 min
Running is essential
During the coronavirus pandemic, many "shelter in place" and "stay at home" orders specifically allow for running. The order from the...
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