Running etiquette

PerfesserR

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posted: 6/15/2007 at 8:23 AM

Quote from shyrunner07 on 6/14/2007 at 9:29 PM:

how do you properly slow down during a race? also, i know that i will be pretty toasty during my upcoming run...is it okay to take a cup of water (assuming they have stations set up for an 8k) to douse on my head?

Just make sure it's not Gatorade! Big grin

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posted: 6/15/2007 at 8:43 AM

The water issue I think depends on the size and length of the race. If it's a smaller race, you might not be able to grab all the water you want. If the race has more people than expected, same thing. Not that grabbing more than one cup is wrong, just be aware of the situation. As for proper way to slow down.... First, move to the side of the course, AFTER checking to make sure you're not cutting someone off, then slow down to a jog, then walk. At aid stations, the best way to get a cup that I've seen is to "call your shot". Point to the volunteer, and say loudly, "Water" or some such thing. It lets the runners behind you know which cup you're going for. DON'T STOP as soon as you get the cup. Move past the volunteers if you're going to walk, or start to do so before the water. This way those who are running can more easily move around you.

tuf_aint_enough

posted: 6/15/2007 at 8:46 AM

If you're going to walk, or stop, a quick 'blind spot check' and step to the inside (closest to the curb) is usually a safe and considerate bet. Also, try to take your water/gatorade at towards the middle/end of the of the water station. Prevents a log-jam at the beginning. Can't say enough about the importance of positioning yourself in the appropriate corral at the start (by expected finish time). It makes the race more enjoyable for everyone, at all fitness levels.

littlem

posted: 6/16/2007 at 2:15 PM

how do you all feel about running strollers? i'd never seen them in a race before today!

shyrunner07

posted: 6/16/2007 at 3:18 PM

i can't fathom wanting to race with a stroller! It's enough work just pushing these old bones along, let alone a big bulky stroller (with another 20-40lbs in that too)!! Tongue

Wingz

posted: 6/16/2007 at 3:39 PM
modified: 6/16/2007 at 3:40 PM

Quote from littlem on 6/16/2007 at 2:15 PM:

how do you all feel about running strollers? i'd never seen them in a race before today!

They line up at the back of the race. Big grin

And please try not to trample us turtles in your mad dash, ok? Big grin

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PWL

posted: 6/16/2007 at 9:29 PM

I just ran a 5k this morning that had several women with running strollers. I generally don't have an issue with this per se, however, this was a race that was half on the road and half on trails. And the lady pushing the stroller (a two child, double wide version) was less than considerate. I was fine, but my wife got caught behind the woman at the beginning of the trail portion. The trail was only around 3-4 feet wide, so her double wide stroller blocked the whole damn trail. And she couldn't have cared less. Inconsiderate woman! Roll eyes

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trishierunner

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posted: 6/16/2007 at 10:19 PM

The trail was only around 3-4 feet wide, so her double wide stroller blocked the whole damn trail.

That's uber rude.

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littlem

posted: 6/17/2007 at 2:09 AM

yeah, i didn't see any specific harm done in the race today, but i did see 3 or 4 strollers, and, at least in the beginning when everyone is jockeying for position, they seemed really clunky/big/out-of-place (people were complaining, but i didn't see anyone trip or fall or anything). once things thinned out, though, it seemed fine-- but this was in the burbs. i imagine on a trail it would have been more annoying/dangerous.

PWL

posted: 6/17/2007 at 9:40 AM

Quote from trishierunner on 6/16/2007 at 10:19 PM:

That's uber rude.

What do you think law lady--is there litigation potential in this case? Big grin

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Bonkin

posted: 6/17/2007 at 12:11 PM

Quote from littlem on 6/16/2007 at 2:15 PM:

how do you all feel about running strollers? i'd never seen them in a race before today!

My only complaint about running strollers, is that the only two I've seen both passed me on an uphill segment. Shocked

My slow pace already confirmed what I already knew - that I was old and out of shape. But these two ladies rubbed my nose in it. Clowning around

Kidding aside, they didn't do anything wrong, were polite when passing. But damn if they didn't motivate me to never let it happen again. So far, knocking on wood, it hasn't happened since.

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posted: 6/17/2007 at 1:45 PM
modified: 6/17/2007 at 1:45 PM

Some of the problems that we deal with are from people that might be running their first race and don't know. Here patience is a virtue...plus most people are like sheep. Meaning if they see people tossing the cups in the garbage or to the side they we do the same. I think if we all here take the "rules for racing" we start changing races. The starting line thing will never be solved that’s why I just go to the middle a pluck off people as the race goes kind’ a like Pac Man Wink

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PerfesserR

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posted: 6/17/2007 at 8:06 PM

Quote from littlem on 6/16/2007 at 2:15 PM:

how do you all feel about running strollers?

I think they have absolutely no place in a race. C'mon, if people want to train with it, OK. But if they're running a race, they should get a freakin' baby sitter. If they can race with a stroller then I should be able to run with my dogs, but I won't because it's inconsiderate. OTOH, in the case of Team Hoyt, I think that's certainly a special case, and they know what they're doing.

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MandyS

posted: 6/17/2007 at 8:08 PM

Quote from PerfesserR on 6/17/2007 at 8:06 PM:

I think they have absolutely no place in a race. C'mon, if people want to train with it, OK. But if they're running a race, they should get a freakin' baby sitter.

Couldn't agree more.

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posted: 6/17/2007 at 8:44 PM

Quote from PerfesserR on 6/17/2007 at 8:06 PM:

I think they have absolutely no place in a race. C'mon, if people want to train with it, OK. But if they're running a race, they should get a freakin' baby sitter..

I agree...but only because those bitches and bastards with strollers at EVERY race I have run have kicked my ass! Wink

One guy at a hilly 10 miler was in the top 10% of finishers...so not fair! Tongue

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