So I have read all the comments and have come to a few conclusions. 1st. It might be dorky to run with a fanny pack but I can do it if I want, though some people might think its odd. 2nd. I don't need all that stuff for a 5k. 3rd. I should buy running shorts with a little pocket in them and not run in my old swim suit (not a speedo, I am not that dorky).
Well, if any of you guys ever come to the uk, try a fell race... you will see many runners with fanny packs (we call them bum bags here, a fanny is something different). Snobbish about your running as you may be, I can guarantee there will be at least one (put possibly 20/30) guys with a fanny pack in front of you.
I use mine in training; I sometimes carry a camera in it; sometimes waterproofs, energy bars, a whistle, and occasionally a map and compass). Basically, they're the best way to carry what you need to make your running safe and enjoyable.
And I am sorry, if you are a first time 5K runner, and worried about dropping out, not having money on you, or you want a drink during your race, then by all means carry a fanny pack. If any snotty track runner makes a remark to you about it, advise them to broaden their horizons, & come and race abroad on the fells. They're in for a big ego bruise!
what's a fell race?
There actually are rules for this:
If you are an elite runner (you can average under 6:30 per mile for a 5k), then you should not wear the fanny pack. However anything over 6:30/mile and feel free.
Also, if you are going to compete in a track event, (the half mile or 440), and are wearing cleats, then you should refrain from the fanny pack....
Are there rules about wearing swim suits (speedos or otherwise) in a 5 k?
Surprise! wrote:
There actually are rules for this:
If you are an elite runner (you can average under 6:30 per mile for a 5k), then you should not wear the fanny pack. However anything over 6:30/mile and feel free.
Also, if you are going to compete in a track event, (the half mile or 440), and are wearing cleats, then you should refrain from the fanny pack....
Yes, of course.
If you are male, you should never, under any circumstances wear a speedo for anything except competitive swimming. There are no exceptions.
If you are female, you should wear as little as possible at all times.
You guys are way too pretentious about your running, and way too far up your own arses... I was once beat by a guy in basketball shorts and pegasus... turned out he was a 2H12 marathon runner. In Britain a couple of years ago two guys ran a 1H12 half marathon in a pantomime horse costume. Bet they would have taken most of you... Time you eat some humble pie, and I sincerely hope sometimes soon a guy wearing a fanny pack beats you in one of your poncy small-time races.
Erko wrote:
You guys are way too pretentious about your running, and way too far up your own arses... I was once beat by a guy in basketball shorts and pegasus... turned out he was a 2H12 marathon runner. In Britain a couple of years ago two guys ran a 1H12 half marathon in a pantomime horse costume. Bet they would have taken most of you... Time you eat some humble pie, and I sincerely hope sometimes soon a guy wearing a fanny pack beats you in one of your poncy small-time races.
But I haven't even gotten to the rules about listening to music when running or stopping during a run to give someone directions....
I was once beat in an 8 mile race by a guy pushing a kid in a running stroller. We ran together for the 1st mile or 2 then he took off and I finished far behind him. I felt kinda dumb cuz when we ran together I made a joke about whether he had the kid pay the entry fee as well. To make matters worse the race was on a trail made up of crushed limestone. I ran about a 6:45 pace as well.
SW
Thanks, and when you get a chance can you please post the rules about when to wear a condom?
Surprise! wrote:
Yes, of course.
If you are male, you should never, under any circumstances wear a speedo for anything except competitive swimming. There are no exceptions.
If you are female, you should wear as little as possible at all times.
Sure, go ahead, wear it. This is by far the funiest post I've ever read on any forum anywhere. Don't forget your hydration pack, digital camara, spare batteries and memory card.
Joe,
Firstly the disclamer: I'm an Aussie, the races are modified there.
Fell racing started in Scotland. It is a type of X/C. The courses are set over topography that takes you over hills and mountains (fells). They have a bunch of these races in the UK. The history goes back a long way. It could be seen as the precursor to mountain running championships.
Its a great tradition.
They have multi day races in Australia. One summit per day.
I'm sure my English convict masters will fill you in more when they wake up.
Barry in San Diego
somewhere to keep your playboy(and your fags if you smoke)
Barry wrote:
Joe,
Firstly the disclamer: I'm an Aussie, the races are modified there.
Fell racing started in Scotland. It is a type of X/C. The courses are set over topography that takes you over hills and mountains (fells). They have a bunch of these races in the UK. The history goes back a long way. It could be seen as the precursor to mountain running championships.
Its a great tradition.
They have multi day races in Australia. One summit per day.
I'm sure my English convict masters will fill you in more when they wake up.
Barry in San Diego
What does this have to do with the original question?
I'm thinking nothing.
Condom use rules:
1. If the girl is unattractive, always wear a condom.
2. If the girl is really attractive yet slutty, wear a condom.
3. If you are feeling pressure from your religious orginization to abstain from sex until marriage, wear a condom. That way, they can never find out unless the women says something. Then, just call her a whore and she'll eventually go away.
4. If you are having sex with a prostitute, wear a condom. She'll most likely make you anyway. Under no circumstances should you rip off said condom during intercourse.
How many condoms will fit in a fanny pack?
Around 102.
Be careful however, you don't want to use more than 7 condoms during any one long run. If you are super-elite, and thus don't wear a fanny pack, a few condoms can be neatly tucked into the waistband of your shorts. If they fall out, remember, you're super-elite...just let them go....
I was bored, but this is truly the funniest thing I've read in awhile.
Jason Rexing always wears a fanny pack when he races so that he can carry home abandoned babies and small animals that he finds along the way.
Fanny packs and even backpacks are wholly insufficient. I'm telling you a support team (with a car) is the only want to go. Trust me, I've tried both methods and the latter was much more effective. Why do you think they had support cars in the Tour de France? I mean, DUH!