Want to know wrote:
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
For many of the older professional distance runners it is apparent they need to move on in life. Continuing to hold that same dream for even another year seems pointless to me.
Curious which ones in particular you think should move on?
I really didn’t have anyone particular in mind, but there were a couple of excellent runners of past years that seemed past their prime. Perhaps they are already transitioning to a life after pro running.
Ghost of Igloi wrote:Continuing to hold that same dream for even another year seems pointless to me.
Well, they’re not doing it for you.
If someone has the ability to be extraordinary and can afford to do so...she should keep doing it.
But this is a money-based world and making $40k per year into your mid-30s is dangerous financially.
I'd say as long as a 35 year old athlete has a plan to make money after final running retirement, then go on and do your best.
But if you have no plan to catch up financially...washing up at 35 with no money and no plan is a bad idea.
go to the mirror Son wrote:
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
For many of the older professional distance runners it is apparent they need to move on in life. Continuing to hold that same dream for even another year seems pointless to me.
Don't you think that living vicariously through athletes that you have zero connection with is time for you to move on with your life?
This. You're a bitter old man if you feel like worrying about the situation of someone who is a complete stranger to you and is doing nothing to hurt you. Like some gossipy hen. Of they aren't doing enough to entertain you, move on yourself.
Thread Summary: If you are not one of the top three runners in America, quit.
Droddy & Stinson's Communal Bong wrote:
go to the mirror Son wrote:
Don't you think that living vicariously through athletes that you have zero connection with is time for you to move on with your life?
This. You're a bitter old man if you feel like worrying about the situation of someone who is a complete stranger to you and is doing nothing to hurt you. Like some gossipy hen. Of they aren't doing enough to entertain you, move on yourself.
Read your own post. You really know nothing about me. Move on yourself millennial.
Star wrote:
Ghost of Igloi wrote:Continuing to hold that same dream for even another year seems pointless to me.
Well, they’re not doing it for you.
Gosh, and to think I thought they were. Boy those Instagram posts can fool you.
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
unoriginal loser wrote:
[quote]Ghost of Igloi wrote:
OK, but at some point you’re just kidding yourself if you’re a 28 year old 7th place Olympic Trials finisher with $500 in savings.[/
Because maybe they're rather live they're life while they're young than have a crappy job for the next 30-40 year only to retire when they're too old do anything fully functional. Maybe they enjoy racing? Maybe they enjoy the travel?
Why are you so arrogant to assume how someone should live their life? Probably someone that hates their life in many ways.
I ran two Olympic trials in the marathon. My best year of running was at age 23 when I was working full time. After my second Olympic Trials at age 25 I realized I was not "that guy."
Hey if someone wants to live their life that way fine. It just seems pointless and rundant to me.
So because you couldn’t cut it, no one else should try? You come off as amazingly self-centered and pretentious.
Bound4Glory wrote:
Thread Summary: If you are not one of the top three runners in America, quit.
insert after America ^ and over age 28, consider moving on with life
recognizer of idiots wrote:
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
I ran two Olympic trials in the marathon. My best year of running was at age 23 when I was working full time. After my second Olympic Trials at age 25 I realized I was not "that guy."
Hey if someone wants to live their life that way fine. It just seems pointless and rundant to me.
So because you couldn’t cut it, no one else should try? You come off as amazingly self-centered and pretentious.
Did I say that? Fortunately I realized running competitively was just one part of my life.
You started this thread with that exact level of conjecture. You invited it on yourself. Give it up, you're way too stiff to get your mouth on your own Johnson.
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
Bound4Glory wrote:
Thread Summary: If you are not one of the top three runners in America, quit.
insert after America ^ and over age 28, consider moving on with life
Just running? Or does that apply to all other hobbies and anything else people do?
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
recognizer of idiots wrote:
So because you couldn’t cut it, no one else should try? You come off as amazingly self-centered and pretentious.
Did I say that? Fortunately I realized running competitively was just one part of my life.
You didn’t have to say it.
And of course running is just one part if life. Everyone knows that.
Droddy & Stinson's Communal Bong wrote:
You started this thread with that exact level of conjecture. You invited it on yourself. Give it up, you're way too stiff to get your mouth on your own Johnson.
You’re so mean. I’m going to cry.
Bound4Glory wrote:
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
insert after America ^ and over age 28, consider moving on with life
Just running? Or does that apply to all other hobbies and anything else people do?
I believe I was referring to professional runners, not.hobby joggers.
So profound, I am speechless.
My favorite story of the trials is Christina Clemons (100m hurdles). She didn't even make the finals at the Olympics Trials in 2016. Then, team USA women sweeps the event in Rio. So, at that time, she's 27 years old, and the three best women in the world at her event are also from her country, and that's not even counting Keni Harrison. If anyone had to reconsider her chances of ever making an Olympic Team, it would be her.
But now she's going to Tokyo!
OK, but how many are just pursuing a dream to the detriment of other areas of life.
The OP Igs is very conservative and by definition thinks that what he thinks should be followed by everyone else. I say to each their own, and if a 27 or 35 year old athlete can make a go of it then who is to stop them? Especially if they are getting paid or subsidized. Plenty of people have not gotten their career on track until their late 30s or into their 40s, and some not until 50. Who is Igy or anyone to judge?
Man, Millennials are in their 30s -- some of them are even the people you're telling to move on. Even your "old man yelling at kids" references are dated.