Letsrun in a nutshell

Enjoyed the read, but is it acceptable to quote yourself -- especially referring to yourself by your username?

Nice, but what class was this for?

i was a math/physics major until this semester. this is my first comp class in 6 years. thanks for the honest criticism.

wejo wrote:

I was about to comment on TxRunner's girls last paragraph as well. Sleep deprived and all I started laughing as I read it.

RW doesn't have forums anymore? I didn't know that. When did they get rid of them.

I think they still have the forums. It is the

site that they got rid of. I just accidently pasted the "(I don't know why they got rid of it)" in the wrong part of the paragraph.

I'm a tough grader. Given the circumstances you did very well. I bet you get an B+ / A- on it.

My opinions are not necessarily right, but if they made you reconsider some things to possibly make it better, then that's all a prof can ever hope for.

Honestly, your reaction to feedback is much more of an indicator of future success. If your willing to keep moving forward all the while being open to learning here and there (on LR, a little bit of wisdom can even occasionally come out of the mouths of fools), taking criticism for what it's worth (dismissing the bad, and giving a second thought to the good), then you'll do very well regardless of the field - especially if it is what you love to do. In this, you get an A+.

I think I read on LR a quote from Josh Cox in which he said something like, "Dedication and persistence closes the gap on talent." Once again, running is the best analogy for life. Best of luck in your chosen field. And, when you're out there, keep your eyes open for the opportunity (and there are tons in which there is no specified major for) that is yours. And, when that opportunity crosses your path, go for it like it is the race of your life.

I'm missing commas, and it should be "If you're willing..."

Nice work. I concur, that you have captured the essence of

Letsrun. I'm glad that others have pointed out your slighting of Mr. Rono, although on your behalf, you're probably too young to know of his accomplishments. I got a sense that the4:30miler had more of a dominant role in your essay than he deserved. While he certainly provides a colorful presence--BTW, I find it hard to hate an ambitious kid trying to find his way--you make it sound like he is a bigger part of Letsrun than he really is (although I guess that's debateable). I notice that you made no mention of the weekly masters thread, which is a sanctuary for civility. All in all, I would give it a B+.

good work.

i wish you mentioned, Jtupper, Canova, JK...

Nobby and Zatopek and their live race comments from Japan.

the hottness thread?!

txRUNNERgirl wrote:

wejo wrote:

I was about to comment on TxRunner's girls last paragraph as well. Sleep deprived and all I started laughing as I read it.

RW doesn't have forums anymore? I didn't know that. When did they get rid of them.

I think they still have the forums. It is the

http://www.highschoolrunner.com

site that they got rid of. I just accidently pasted the "(I don't know why they got rid of it)" in the wrong part of the paragraph.

They still have the forums, but they suck. It's sort of like the blind leading the blind.

work on your transations from example to exaple; the ones you posses seem hurried or abrupt at times.

No mention of Rexing or the hotness thread?

rexing, moen and gun/pirate/cat should have been mentioned. 430 Miler is only a fairly recent phenomenon, I don't know if it was worthy of 2 paragraphs.

I feel slighted by the lack of a mention, as I am the intellectual and spiritual backbone of Letsrun's message board. However, since I never post more than a few times with the same username, you are to be forgiven. Good job otherwise.

i have to admitt, most of this was written on the airplane on the way back to school after spring break. I didn't get to proofread it much before I turned it in. But thanks for the tips guys, i'll try to keep this advice in mind for my next paper. and thanks for not mindlessly bashing my efforts. and sorry if i didn't cover the whole spectrum of the letsrun experience, i wish we hadn't had such a limit on space or i would have been more comprehensive.

This could be the beginning of the letsrun movie.

Entertaining read...

[quote]kublai khan wrote:

Each person here has made a sacrifice of their flesh, has poured out the strength of their bodies on the hot asphalt altar of the lonely highway until the well was empty, and then come back for more the next day. Each one of us understands that primal desire to triumph over his own weakness, and it is this common compulsion that can occasionally transcend the petty differences and draw together so contrary a group of independent spirits.[quote]

and some great stuff here.

txRUNNERgirl wrote:

I wondered how soon someone would catch that.

txRUNNERgirl, it's not that you accidentally posted that, it's that you INTENTIONALLY made the end of your post laced with sexual innuendo because you ENJOY the attention guys give you here like that.

Don't play coy.

This is WAY bigger than a nutshell.....

Idiots wrote:

txRUNNERgirl wrote:

I wondered how soon someone would catch that.

txRUNNERgirl, it's not that you accidentally posted that, it's that you INTENTIONALLY made the end of your post laced with sexual innuendo because you ENJOY the attention guys give you here like that.

Don't play coy.

It was intentional. Sorry to make you hot and bothered.