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Zola Budd
4/10/2004
11:23:24
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Are there any etiquette rules in running events? (I know one etiquette that is never followed and that is people who run 10 minute miles starting near the start line). I feel like I broke etiquette last week when I ran a race that was sponsered by the organization for which I work.
I know most of the people in the race so I felt bad doing what I did. One guy passed me at mile 2. Then at mile 3, with a tenth of a mile to go, I turned on the jets and sprinted past him leaving him no time to react. I was definetly trying to be quiet as I approached him. I feel like I should have run up to him, let him know I was there, and then started my sprint.
Every sport has etiquette. No matter what there is something deemed bad etiquette. I could easily tell myself well if I want to run 3 miles at a 6:30 pace and then run the last tenth at a 4:45 pace then that is o.k. But I just felt like I was sneaking up on this guy only because I thougt it would be my only way to beat him.
On a side note: although I didnt know this at the time I took 3rd in my age group taking away a medal from him.
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R Ruiz and B Johnson
4/11/2004
19:20:42
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10 Minute Milers up near the start line really make us mad, as do those who run "sub 4's" the last 50 yards of a race. They need to learn to respect the sport..
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Sprinter
4/11/2004
20:17:54
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Sorry guys, you can't tell me it's good etiquette not to give it all you have and finish a race strong. It's not as if the guy is sneaking up on people and smacking them in the head as he goes by. If you can't finish a race strong that is your problem. Stick with the real problem- 10:00 milers up front at the start of a race.
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Steve
4/11/2004
20:37:39
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Please provide a list of etiquette for racing. I would hate to do my best and beat somebody and hurt their feelings.
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Rick R.
4/11/2004
21:05:40
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Rules? There are no "rules". Yes it is "inconsiderate" for slower runners to start up front. But in a 5k or 10k it takes about what, 50 yrds. or such to get by them??? If you get stuck way at the back then that's your own fault. Ever heard of a sprint finish? If the person in front of you kicks it in the last 100 yds. or such, just remember---they were ahead of you to begin with.
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Jeff
4/12/2004
09:38:43
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Here's your rules. No bandits, slower runners and walkers to the back, no headphones, number goes on the front and no headphones. Anyone who doesn't like competition should take up a different hobby- maybe seashell collecting.
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Rat boy
4/12/2004
13:21:33
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Here's a hint: it's called a race for a reason. People are racing to the finish line. Is it polite to pass someone in the last 100 yards? Heck yes. Do you think Roger Staubach asked his teammates if it was polite to score the go ahead touchdown with less than a minute to play? Heck no! It's a competition! Ever seen Without Limits? Bill Bowerman was asked what he called it when someone sat back for 3 miles and stole a race in the last lap. Bowerman said he called it winning.
Road racing is still a competitive sport. Forgive me if I don't feel like holding hands with my fellow runners and singing a song of free love as I cross the finish line.
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William
4/12/2004
22:25:16
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Haha I agree with the bowerman statement, its a race. get over it. if you cant find the strength to sprint at the end thats ur on fault.
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trying to tri
4/14/2004
14:55:07
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I find it humorus that anyone would feel guilty about passing someone the last 50yrds. I wonder if swimmers would have to tag the toe of the guy beside them to let them know they were planning a surge! Besides the only people you should pass at the last minute are those who's age is posted on their calf and are in your same age group! When I near the tape I give the shoulder a glance, I know what I've done for others will come back to me. The only time I felt a little cheated was back in the day when I was running the Bayou City Fun Run (now you know it's been a while!) at about 11 yrs of age. A kid one year younger than I, that was ranted and raved about(because he had done a marathon before) passed me in the file chutes after the finish line.(sorry no chip timing then) He got the trophy I didn't Oh well. I kicked his butt the rest of my years well into my late teens! Strategy for running: Run fast, finish 1rst. Cheereeo my good men!
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