In my local running club that puts on most of the local races, there is a group of fast finishers who continually do their cool down walking on the course while mid pack runners like me are still finishing the race. Yesterday, the fab four were walking 4 abreast and I had to cross the yellow double line to go around them. I actually have a photo of it that a race photographer took. It just infuriates me. my poor husband talked me down from totally going off on them. What do I do? Just shut up and get over it or what??
2006-08-27 06:01:54 · 11 answers · asked by turtle girl 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Wow, most good runner would never do that. Ive been in races with world class runners, futher back, and they are ok. Maybe before the race you or your partner tell oneof the official that some people are concerned about it; they dont want injuries.
Also, if you put you heat down and sprint thet will move aside. (I hope)
2006-08-27 06:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok, it's understandable. However getting emotional and confronting them is probably not a good idea. Might not get the best results. Why not try talking to your running club organisers about this ? Maybe they can pass the message to all members of your club.
2006-08-27 13:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by 3 legged cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adress this on the website forum page. Can you post the picture? Address is as just a common courtesy issue.
2006-08-27 14:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be feeling just like you! What a bunch of jerks! Be stronger than them and just ignore them, they aren't worth the stress.
You should have given the one on the end a good elbow!!! HAHAHA
You can always dream!
2006-08-27 13:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by Great Danes are Great 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would talk to the orgainizer and see what he/she says. then, if the organizer does nothing, in the next race try to talk to the "fab four" and see if they cant do their cool down off the track (or in someone elses lane!)
2006-08-27 13:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by Smile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say something to the race coordinators. They can then mention it to the "fab four" while you maintain your anonymity.
2006-08-27 13:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by cleeps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree - tell the club head honcho. Oh - and I hope you won the race!
2006-08-27 14:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Alice Chaos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask for a rules disscussion or just run into them. but if you talk to the chapter pres. about it asking if they can do something about it for the safety of the other runners.
2006-08-27 13:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yell, "Coming through" as you approach them.
Maybe they don't realise what they're doing, but maybe they do and if you say something they can't ignore you without looking like jerks.
2006-08-27 18:27:58 · answer #9 · answered by UKJess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain to them why it seems unfair to you. You do not have to yell at them. Just talk they might not even realize that it bothers some people.
2006-08-27 13:05:43 · answer #10 · answered by buster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋