The gym has its own unique etiquette norms, meant to allow everyone who's sharing the space to work out with ease. From reracking your weights and wiping down equipment after your sets to using headphones, there are plenty of steps you might take as a common courtesy.
Similarly, running has its own set of unspoken rules. While gym etiquette strictly benefits fellow gym-goers, the public nature of road running requires consideration of walkers, bikers, and drivers in addition to other runners. As for race settings, even low-stakes fun runs have distinct dos and don'ts.
In a perfect world, an official guide to running etiquette would exist, which every runner would read and live by. No such document exists, but we came up with the next best thing, surveying runners to put together some general guidelines. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro who's curious about others' takes, here's a basic guide to running etiquette.
Renee Cherry is a POPSUGAR contributor who specializes in beauty and wellness. Her writing has appeared in Shape, Women's Health, Glamour, and Well+Good, among other publications.