Can you beat them in a race?
That's the best way to get their attention.
If not, just deal with it. Or train harder. They won't hurt you. Use them as inspiration to fuel the fire within. Stop complaining.
Can you beat them in a race?
That's the best way to get their attention.
If not, just deal with it. Or train harder. They won't hurt you. Use them as inspiration to fuel the fire within. Stop complaining.
So you walked up to one of these guys, said, "hello" and he just stared past you without acknowledging you at all?
I guess if that is the case it is kind of mean, but I know that I do not like to speak with anyone before a race either. I wouldn't be an ass though, if someone said hello to me.
You aren't going to sell anyone on the shorts argument though, he sounds like a pretty cool guy to me, with the beard and all, a real Robert Bly kind of man.
[quote]I know wrote:
hey, snobs are snobs, screw 'em.
Their behavior speaks for itself.
Like my grandma once told me--boy, don't try to turn an asshole inside out...even if you are careful, it won't change the shit-flow direction and you'll wind up with feces under your fingernails.
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your grandmother said that to you?? that's f***ed up.
good for the thread starter to call out this group. i hate all asshole runners, especially the big fish little pond local road racers who wear matching uniforms and clean up at the main st 5k's, but get their asses kicked once someone from college comes home for a week or a good runner happens to be in town on that weekend visiting friends. these people are so full of themselves and with their arrogance they conciously scoff at the rest of the runners who fill the field. arogant eugene runners can suck my dick and my uncle tommy's balls.
"shit-flow direction?" wrote:
[quote]I know wrote:
hey, snobs are snobs, screw 'em.
Their behavior speaks for itself.
Like my grandma once told me--boy, don't try to turn an asshole inside out...even if you are careful, it won't change the shit-flow direction and you'll wind up with feces under your fingernails.
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your grandmother said that to you?? that's f***ed up.
Yea, that is pretty weird.
black listed by letsrun wrote:
especially the big fish little pond local road racers who wear matching uniforms and clean up at the main st 5k's, but get their asses kicked once someone from college comes home for a week or a good runner happens to be in town on that weekend visiting friends.
Yeah, they really should let you win every once in a while....
stansky wrote:
If you must know, I've said hello to the jerks about three times, and they act like you don't even exist, it's kind of creepy, theyr'e like robots. I mean a head nod or acknolodgment would suffice, but nothing at all 100% of the time is a little much. And those lime-green shorts are out of this world. They are overwhelming.
Ok, maybe they are jerks or extremely focused or maybe THEY are somewhat shy and awkward socially....whatever. But, why does it seem to BUG YOU so much? This should be a minor annoyance. Can't you just forget about 7 or 8 dudes who you don't even know out of an entire town? I get the impression that you like the rest of the people in Eugene (or at least you haven't bashed them yet). Are there any nice people you have met there? Cultivate friendships with them.
I'm not saying all this to be nasty. I'm just thinking that you could be using all your energy in more constructive healthy ways for you.
-you must have some jewsian ancestry??
cartman- yeaa, tell me about it.
I remember when I spent a few weeks in Eugene and ran some local road races. I was pretty into my training and was trying to get some solid races in, maybe PR or at least help out some teamates I was there with. We train pretty hard and don't go to races to Jog with old ladies and men wearing neon orange shorts, a wind breaker, and an old biking hat. But, being out there, I really found that the people of Eugene were all jerks because they kept trying to talk to me and be friendly while I was preparing the event. I would be sitting down stretching and a "runners world" jogger trying to smash their 5k pr down to under 30 minutes kept asking me questions about shoes and nodding at me. I just wanted to warm up. Then after each race, I'd go for my cool down and be talking with my teamates, and these locals got snotty at me because I didn't realize they were trying to get my attention...
DUDE, SHUT UP... thats probably the dumbest argument ever. Its worse than my spelling and grammar. Not everyone runs for the social environment provided to the clydesdales truding through a mid-life crisis or trying to belong to the "runners" credo of having to be an overly nice environmentally friendly weekend warrior...
Do your own thing and realize that not everyone goes to races for the same reason you do...
Try presenting an argument with something other than with what comes out of your ass son, I'm trying to be civil about this argument and you're steering this thread into the wrong direction. Let's keep it civil.
Enemies Tally:
Team Eugene = 1.5
Stansky = 23...and counting
stansky wrote:
They think they are "big stuff" or Hot shots but in reality they are big fish in a little pond. I'm writing this in hopes of them reading this and maybe reaching out to the local highschool kids or older runners or anybody and just start being nicer and/or less arrogant.
P.S. One other thing bothered me....The Bald One.
A behemoth of a runner with a shiny bald head. He is like an animal, before races he would grunt and snort. He also produces amazing amounts of saliva that by the end of the race ends up in his beard that is one of the manliest beards I've ever seen. (I'm suspecting a hair transplant from head to face)
Hows that being civil? To mee, that sounds like your the one being an overly critical Jerk. Calling guys arrogant because they didn't nod back at you, even though you don't know them, nor are you even part of the sed "running" community that your saying they're disgracing. Saying they think think their "big stuff". What?!? Your not distinguishing the difference between a get together and an athletic contest. If you go to a track meet, I bet less than 5% of the participants will nod back and friendly shoot the shit with you while their warming up, cooling down, or competing...
Your just trying to make yourself out to be less of a jerk because everyone called you out on your nonsense "civil debate". Just admit your wrong and head the next road race to find new friends.
Wow! Working at IHOP is prestigious? Check Team Eugene's website. You've got dentists, therapists, PhD candidates, environmental engineers, teachers.... Why this hate for Eugene?
Couldn't agree more! They are idiots with an attitude. Bad combination but the joke is on them. Their attitude reflects what they wish they were - elite, but what they definitely are not.
And those posting that you are gay because you think the group acts like jerks are most likely the Eugene group. It fits their M.O.
Ok...but, M. Black don't you have anything better to do.
I run for Team Eugene wrote:
Ok...but, M. Black don't you have anything better to do.
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Not me! Boy, somebody is fishing and trying to create controversy. I’m not interested in bashing any group on Let’s Run, including Team Eugene. In fact, being that many members in the group I consider my friends, friends whose character I would defend, you are way off the mark. If you have this perception, (I run for Team Eugene) that I would be defaming or insulting to Team Eugene or its members I suggest you take time out to consider your own attitude.
Well, I was at the grocery store the other day, and I went up to the produce section and saw two women talking about their children. I said, "HEY LADIES!!"
I think they are bitches because they looked kind of scared, WTF? I though we all liked food here and we all were friends. What's with the attitude?
And one of the ladies had on this pink shirt that I had spied her wearing a few weeks earlier too! AT THE SAME STORE!!! I cannot believe it!!!
I think all the women in the produce section are mean! I have tried to say hello to these two before, and they always act like I am a weirdo. Why can't they just be nice to me? I mean, we shop at the same store, we live in the same town. It is almost like they think I am a psycho.
You my young friend are an idiot, take your verbal trash elswewhere.
I've never had a problem with Team Eugene, but then againg I've never seen them or even heard of them, I guess I shouldn't post at all then... eh whatever.
Stansky,
I suppose I should respond to you criticisms. My name is Jason Walker I am the “bald one” that you refer to in your critique of Team Eugene. Now, I cannot respond for the rest of my teammates, that is their prerogative and I will not speak for the team. However, since you have singled me out I will respond to those comments directed at me. I do not mind the disparaging remarks, but I would feel more comfortable about it if you knew a little more about me. Therefore, I will share a bit about myself and after that feel free to take any pot shot you like.
The fact that you have singled me out from the rest of my teammates is somewhat flattering but I don’t understand why you chose me. First off, it has never been my wish to snub anybody. If I have done this I apologize, but I must say that I take races very seriously regardless of how the field is stacked. I try to be as courteous as possible when people address me before races but usually I’m just too focused to be overly friendly.
I am acutely aware of my position in competitive running. I know that as things stand competitively I am just an average runner. This is extremely frustrating to me. I set high goals and am very hard on myself when things do not improve or move in a negative direction. It is a disappointment to put in the work necessary to become and elite athlete on top of a 40-hour workweek and not improve at the rate you have set for yourself. I am not looking for a shoulder to cry on and I am definitely not looking for sympathy. I am merely stating that my troubles are the same as every other runner in a similar position. Being not quit where you want to be is tough as I am fairly sure you know. Right now I have to take every race seriously and I don’t like to focus on much else. I have devoted my life to a dream and have given up much to acquire it, as have most people in my position.
There, that should give you plenty of ammo. It’s open season on Jason. Take all the shots you like.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention the shorts you seem to like so much. I’ve got two pairs of those bad boys. I like the zipper pocket in the back.