On our Fitness blog ( dallasnews.com/fitness) a week or so ago, I talked about a Sunday run at White Rock Lake. It was delightful. Still, all the construction made me realize that runners, bikers and walkers have to be especially cognizant and wary of each other's presence.

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Cyclists, walkers and runners share the trail at White Rock Lake.

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I did not see any leg and spoke collisions, and I came close to being run off the trail just once. But only one bike rider – a 10-year-old boy – shouted a "passing on left!" to me.

So we put out the question: How, in your experience, do the bikers, runners and walkers get along?

Pretty well, was the consensus. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions:

1. "The bikers who cause the biggest issue are the Lance Armstrong wannabes," Mark writes. "White Rock is a casual biking trail. If you want to practice for the Tour de France, do it on the road where you can maintain that level of speed. As for the joggers, keep it to no more than two people wide."

2. "As a frequent runner and cyclist at the lake, I have more problems with other cyclists than I do other runners," JDR writes. "Some of the cyclists are extremely inconsiderate and act as if they are the only ones that should be on the path. When I run, I always look before crossing the path. I thought that was common sense!"

3. "I am both a competitive runner and cyclist, so I've seen all sides of the controversy," Robert writes. "I keep my tunes low enough when running to hear warnings and give a wave of thanks while keeping to the far right. I never run through the middle of the gates, simply out of courtesy for cyclists who have no other option. Awareness and courtesy will keep you safe."

4. "In my experience as a cyclist and occasional runner, the two groups don't always get along well," Kristine writes. "The blame lies on both sides. Cyclists don't always announce themselves as they should. But I see runners (and even some cyclists) wearing headphones all the time, so how I am to know if they can even hear me? Or, when I do say 'On your left!' it would be nice to get some type of acknowledgement."

5. "I do run with my headphones," L.K. Stone writes. "But keep in mind, most runners who do run with tunes keep them low enough to hear their surroundings. I think it's important to remember we're all out there for physical and mental fitness and because we love the lake. There's plenty of room for us all if we can just be considerate of one another."

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