I've come to realize in running there's a certain etiquette that broaches Ms. Manners level.
Please and thank you
In races and on trails runners always (caveat - "real" runners - the rude ones don't qualify) say "please" when wanting to pass on a tight trail, and "thank you" once they've passed. The only times this doesn't happen is in the event of an injury or exhaustion when the voice evades the mind.
On your right!
I love this sentence in running - "on your right!" or "on your left!" act like the small horn on old-style bicycles alerting walkers or other runners someone is behind them about to cruise by. I wish I could use this one when walking to work (San Francisco streets can be brutal at rush hour) :).
You're doing great!
In races other runners are constantly pushing each other on with sweaty high-fives and kudos. And it works.
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