veganfan21 wrote:
Amateur here. I run in basketball sneakers - that's all I've ever known when it comes to athletic footwear mostly. Is this a recipe for disaster? I try to do 4-6 miles each day for six days out of the week.
When I first started running I wore a pair of Adidas like the ones Run DMC wore. It's not going to kill you, but you'll be surprised at how much easier it is with a pair of proper running shoes.
So, here's a question for you guys. I finish up my run by going through a park and then a large field that belongs to my building. I like finishing that way because there are berms back there and it's a good end to the workout. Anyway, a lot of times when I'm coming across the field this broad has a crazy standard poodle running around off leash out there.
The first time I encountered it, it ran into me at full speed and nearly knocked me down. Needless to say I was annoyed. The idiot owner's kid came running to get the dog and I said something like, "Come on, put that thing on a leash" and the kid grabbed the dog.
The next time I saw the dog the kid and what I assumed to be his grandfather had him loose out there. The fucker came charging at me again, stripping his teeth, and growling in his throat. I stopped and this time I yelled at the old man and said I was going to kick the dog in his head next time he came at me like that. I have no doubt if I had kept running the thing would have bitten me. And then one of the owners would get that dog owner smile and say something like, "Oh, he's just playing." And look, I don't hate dogs. I just shouldn't have to deal with one snapping at my heels behind my house. There are plenty of dog parks.
Then, about a week ago, the fucker actually grabbed my jacket with his teeth. I looked at the idiot broad and said, "Come on! I shouldn't have to deal with this." She got this psuedo-sympathetic look and nodded and said, "I know."
Today I was finishing strong and suddenly I hear deep growling and barking and the fucker is right on top of me. I stopped and started going nuts. "PUT THAT MOTHERFUCKER ON A LEASH!!!!! YOU STUPID FUCKERS!!! NEXT TIME I WILL MACE THAT COCKSUCKER RIGHT IN HIS FACE!" The broad and the kid scrambled to collect him.
My question is, what do I really do? I really don't want to mace the dog. It's not his fault he has never been trained. I'd like to mace the broad, but I don't want to get arrested. What would you do?
Option 1) Run with a bottle of Gatorade; Dump it on the dog. The lady won't be happy cleaning the dog and will hopefully keep him away from you in the future.
Option 2) Run with a cell phone. If he is unleashed and is aggressive to you, call the cops.