2007-07-25 19:12:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
TOM: so it means that the 'rabbit' isnt exactly competing in the race ?? he's like.. hired to run for half the race then drop out?? hmmmm....i dont get it......
2007-07-25 19:32:59 · update #1
mental stress
... you think all the time *i am pushing beyond my limit
the ones behind think * i need to go faster i havnt made enough effort
2007-07-25 19:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by walter e 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You are correct that a lot of the bigger races hire a "rabbit" to keep a certain pace for the first part of the race. The reason behind having a rabbit is two fold 1) The leaders may want to draft off a pacesetter, thereby conserving energy while maintaining a fast pace and 2) there is a much greater chance that the leaders will try and stay with the rabbit and therefore have a greater chance at going for a world record. The meet organizers realize that the prestige of the race increases if a world record is broken.
Unfortunately, many of the experienced runners identify the rabbit early on and don't attempt to follow. Nonetheless, the strategy of hiring a rabbit occasionally works out and we get to watch a fast race.
2007-07-26 21:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by derblitz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some races the rabbit is paid to set a pace that the real racers agree or want to run so they will be on pace for their target time. It is easier for them to follow someone rather than worry about their times while competing against the others. It is not allowed in Olympic races. At one time the rabbit was required to finish the race or any record set did not count. The team mates would do the pacing, but today the meet director pays someone to do this. The first runner does not always drop out nor is he always a rabbit. In longer races there may be more than one rabbit and they lead for different parts of the race until the actual race field takes over the race. These rabbits are good runners, but can not run the entire race distance at the pace required.
2007-07-26 08:19:35 · answer #3 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ur talking about in olympic races or pro races, the leader is known as the rabbit. They are the ones who set the pace for the race, then drop out when it gets going.
2007-07-26 02:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person drops out of the race simply because he is a "pacer" or "rabit" this persons only purpose in the race is to show the actuall competitors what pace they should be traveling at if they intend on running well.
2007-07-26 05:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jonathan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just a pacer. Pretty much, he is just there to help out the runners by setting a fast pace for them. And no, he isn't competing.
2007-07-30 16:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by Rhianna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
erm sorry never herd of the rabbit before but i am sure they are called a pacemaker
the athletes pay the pace maker if they want a fast time for example a world record
2007-07-29 17:56:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have had everyone riding their butt the whole time, and they have been setting the pace and its hard to set the pace because you just don't know if the person behind you can go much faster than this pace and if they are going to end up passing you. And then you have to worry the whole time if everyone is going to pass you.
2007-07-31 01:01:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, he's probably pacing too fast early in the race that he ran outta gas just halfway through.
2007-07-26 02:33:02 · answer #9 · answered by bundini 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bc the first person is working harder than the other ppl bc he is in front trying to keep his place, u should try it adn see how hard it is lol
2007-07-27 11:29:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just wanted 2 points
2007-08-02 10:14:19 · answer #11 · answered by I love Neville LongbottomDA/RA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋