Welcome to letsrun. There are many of us on this site but we tend not to share the fact we are hobby joggers. Actually we are the silent majority. I want to change all that. I am president of a grass roots movement that has organized and now has a national standing.
I invite you to join. My organization is called GASP ( Gathering for the Advancement of Slow People). We have the numbers and the financial clout to make sure we are respected and races are designed with our needs in mind.
Just because we are slow that doesn't mean we are second class citizens that can be the object of ridicule. We need some changes in this sport. Don't throw your bottles, and cups and other crap on the road during races, we don't want to run on mounds of junk during our races. And make sure you have enough water for those who finish last. We need it more. And if you are taking prize money from us, stay for all the awards, including the age awards.
GASP is watching and growing quickly. If GASP blackballs your race, your race is dead.
There is room in this sport for people of all speeds. We all need EQUAL respect.
If you want more information email me. I can't answer all the emails that I receive, but I will get to as many as I can.
Runners4gasp@gmail.com
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