I would generally agree with your post...My problem is that this gentleman is misrepresenting himself in his ad. I live in the area, I run in many of the local races, and I place in my age group in almost every one of them. My times are nothing special (34:15 10K, 16:51 5K), and there are certianly not "thousands" of people who hang around after the race to see someone get an age group award. In fact, most of them leave after grabbing a few snacks at the finish, and a handful stick around to pick up thier awards. Not to mention the fact that I have never heard of him, and it seems that I have been in at least a couple of races with him. I generally look at the local results to see what others are doing in the area, and I would have remembered seeing his name.Running is a great sport. Everyone can do it, but some people need to realize that they may not be as "good" as they think they are.
McKenzie River wrote:
Brent wrote:You're probably new around here, so here is the deal with the letsrun.com message board:
There are a few posters on this board who are indeed elite or who at one time were elite. The vast majority of posters on this board, however, are 16 - 18 minute 5K types who are envious of the elite runners. These runners spend their free time dispensing advice as if they are authorities on running. They also enjoy insulting elite runners whose performances fall short of the expectations set by the public.
Deep down inside, these runners know they suck. It hurts. I mean, imagine that you're a 17:30 5K runner who puts a tremendous amount of energy into insulting Alan Webb because he can't finish in the top 5 at the World Track and Field Championships. These runners must feel like such hypocrites.
Now, you come along. You are someone--who has become something of a temporary public figure because of your ebay posting--who is actually slower than these 16 - 18 minute 5K runners. As you can imagine, these insecure runners are now beside themselves with glee. After years of having to insult runners who are several minutes faster than them, they can now insult a runner who is slower than them. It's like a gift from heaven.
I am not an American Record holder, but I'm faster than 99% of the people who post here. I say: "more power to you." You should be proud of what you've accomplished. If you get some some sponsorship money, then good for you.
nice post and so true.
god i love letsrun.com