I've been living in South Africa for 6.5 years. In this time, I've just adjusted to many aspects of South African living, some of which are better than others. One aspect I really dislike is the complete disregard for pedestrians. South Africa is a country with A LOT of pedestrians. Yet, sadly, no one gives them right of way or plans for them. Instead, when you start to run or walk on SA roads, you often put your life at risk. There aren't many sidewalks for you to walk on -- or there might be sidewalks but then they just abruptly end. And if you cross in front of a car at a sidewalk, the car will most likely just keep going. It's frustrating. And irritating. And annoying. Especially given that so much of the population walks everywhere.
As I was running the other day, I took the picture above -- it epitomized some of my running frustrations: monkeys (they can chase you), sidewalks that just abruptly end, and cars that zoom by you. What are some of your running frustrations?
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