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Why is running the only sport where mediocrity is not only accepted but praised? It reminds me of the courtesy clap that is given to all of the runners who just finish the race. This may be the reason that Americans cannot compete on the world stage.
Note: this is not a jab at people who train hard for their own personal goals, but the mindset of races having a lot of swag, chip timing and getting praised just for showing up.
mileage hound
2 of 10 on the troll scale. Too obvious. Keep trying, you'll get the hang of it.
2013 goals: Kick some arse. Moreso than 2012.
"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand
"Determined is what I am. Maybe a little sick in the head? Ok who am I kidding ALOT sick in the head" -- rockenmamaof5
Old , Ugly and slow
There are more bad golfers than bad runners .
pr's 5k 20.08, 5 mile 31:20, 10k 41.19 all done in the 80's
2013 goals 1500 miles, 190 pounds
A Saucy Wench
Hah, golf was exactly what I was thinking of.
I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets
"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7
You should see all the bad walkers out there.
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Champions are made when no one is watching
I multi-task, I am both...
Why is running the only sport where
Breaking news. All mediocre hobbyists who participate in group events get sunshine blown up their asses. It's just that running is more bucket listy than other hobbies right now.
And what Spaniel said.
42,500 Miles Later
Twitter: @TheGITM
I accept and praise mediocrity out of a thankfulness for being so much better than they, and out of a genuine compassion for those who are less skilled and accomplished among us.
Yes, Leopold, I accept and praise you.
SheCan
It'd be awfully sad if only the most amazing, elite people could do hobbies. Most of us would sit around not being able to do anything. Sorry to tell you, but there are many mediocre people in all hobbies--- from music to shooting hoops to playing video games. Some become the top rated, and us lousy ones make them look good.
Cherie
All young people feel boxed in, but what you do with the wiggle room that you have, will define who you become.
Will Crew for Beer
I try to do my part to make everyone else look good.
2013 Goal: HM < 1:45:00
Breaking news. All mediocre hobbyists who participate in group events get sunshine blown up their asses.
Woohoo!!!
"If something is worth doing it is worth doing badly." Attributed to G.K. Chesterton.
PBs since age 60: 5k- 24:36, 10k - 47:17. Half Marathon- 1:42:41.
10 miles (unofficial) 1:16:44.
Did we win?
I run races to give the rest of you someone to pass at the end.
I showed my kids the medal I got for finishing a half-marathon. My son called it a "participation medal". No matter how many people that "didn't get off the couch" that I finished before, he's right...
I PR'd in my FIRST half-marathon; you can, too. Ask me how!
2013 races:
Heart & Sole Half-Marathon, Goldsboro, NC, Feb. 2, 1:56:40 (PR)
New River Marathon, Todd, NC, May 4, 4:59:32 (PR)
Triple Lakes Trail Race (40 mile), Greensboro, NC, Oct. 5, pending...
RUN/BIKE/SWIM REPEAT
I embrace my mediocrity and celebrate it with all the lackluster enthusiasm I can muster.
5k-25:29 5M-42:27 10K-54:10 1/2 - 1:57:44 FULL - 4:10:48
6 Full Marathons 25 Half Marathons (Not a Fanatic Just crazy)
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