Forums >Racing>A little something about "elites"
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3. Elite runners are no more or less likely to be assholes than anyone else. At least in my experience.
Roads were made for journeys...
2. Some running clubs can be kinda qliquey. This group sounds like one of those. I wouldn't want to join them either. 3. Elite runners are no more or less likely to be assholes than anyone else. At least in my experience. 4. Nice race! You set a 10k PR at the 10K mark. All your PR's are in jeopardy by the look of things.
Imminent Catastrophe
Well I know what you mean and some of these elites are really intense. On the other hand I ran a HM in Juneau with Chuck (I forgot his last name but he ran 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days). Well he finished the marathon in 2:12 and I was at about mile 10 when he passed me and told me that I was almost there and I was looking good! And he came to our after race potluck!
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
Why is it sideways?
Sounds like I shouldn't worry about sounding patronizing!
Think it's probably best to not call them 'elites'. I think dickheads kinda fits the bill better.