Is your problem with new pros that never log on Strava joining simply because there's no races? Lots of pros are already on Strava, post all their training, and regularly take CRs (sometimes fully admitting to CR hunting because they felt like it). Just because there's an increase in segment hunting is no reason to pout about it and lock leaderboards. Maybe you should ask them to stop people from signing up for Strava. Good luck with that
Are you really upset people faster than you have CRs?
get faster wrote:
Are you really upset people faster than you have CRs?
No.
For more information please re-read the thread.
Stravazzi wrote:
I am seeing an unfortunate trend over the past few days whereby just off elite runners have taken to stealing Segment records simply to boost their flagging egos during this cancellation of races period.
Seeing comments like:- "Decided to go segment hunting due to no races for foreseeable future. Got to make this fitness payoff somehow!"
Basically guys who should be way above the petty enjoyment the likes of myself get from make a decent effort to get a CR are now making training runs public (which they'd never normally both doing) and crashing out half mile efforts for example in order to take some crowns. Crowns which will now be beyond the reach of mere mortal Strava enthusiasts for long after COVID-19 has been sent packing.
I consider this hugely unethical, petty behaviour from these guys who really should be above this kind of activity. Strava should lock down all leaderboards for the duration of this so called virus in order to protect the sport at this level.
Having read the entire thread to this point, I must applaud this troll job. Utterly ridiculous premise, but presented in a way that provokes serious responses. Committed follow up responses that stay in character. Classic non-responses that attack people asking rational questions rather than actually answering their questions.
10/10. You just took a "Letsrun.com Message Board CR," as it were. Enjoy your crown.
Strava's business model is based on ego-stroking. Nothing has changed except the participants. You are complaining about the very reason why Strava exists.
Lol I'll give this a 2/10 because I chuckled.
If you're serious then you never deserved to be on a leaderboard.
I love kicking off bikers etc who come on and take my segments or whom are ahead of me on the LB. You ran 30kms at 1:50/km? Woah you've missed your calling, Sir!
I would really enjoy having a well known pro show up and break a record in my area especially if is one of my records. This seems similar to local races trying to build sponsorships to bring in pros because it builds the size of the race even more.
*slow clap* wrote:
Stravazzi wrote:
I am seeing an unfortunate trend over the past few days whereby just off elite runners have taken to stealing Segment records simply to boost their flagging egos during this cancellation of races period.
Seeing comments like:- "Decided to go segment hunting due to no races for foreseeable future. Got to make this fitness payoff somehow!"
Basically guys who should be way above the petty enjoyment the likes of myself get from make a decent effort to get a CR are now making training runs public (which they'd never normally both doing) and crashing out half mile efforts for example in order to take some crowns. Crowns which will now be beyond the reach of mere mortal Strava enthusiasts for long after COVID-19 has been sent packing.
I consider this hugely unethical, petty behaviour from these guys who really should be above this kind of activity. Strava should lock down all leaderboards for the duration of this so called virus in order to protect the sport at this level.
Having read the entire thread to this point, I must applaud this troll job. Utterly ridiculous premise, but presented in a way that provokes serious responses. Committed follow up responses that stay in character. Classic non-responses that attack people asking rational questions rather than actually answering their questions.
10/10. You just took a "Letsrun.com Message Board CR," as it were. Enjoy your crown.
+1
Never used strava, probably never will. Don't even own a GPS watch.
I think it's sad that you care so much about this. It's meaningless.
For a few people, the ones who get mad, their biggest accomplishment in life is holding the record for a 'course' because no one else has ever submitted a technological based result for that same route/course. Similar to the clowns who get excited about finishing a marathon (in over 4 hours). Like an 8.65km in 1 hour and 23minutes. I think it is actually funny if good runners go and obliterate some of these 'records.' Like I understand gaging pace and fitness but the ego driven stuff is just beyond comprehensible.
+1
Well done, OP. 100% compliance.
Good thing you are not a cyclist as many pros get KOM's if they are in the area - just the way it is. Just move to a remote area - create segments - and then you can be King. Personally find it cool to see how close behind a pro I am or in most cases how far behind I am.
In the absence of races many pro runners bonus structures have been moved to collecting a certain number of Strava segments per month.
Our companies hope this will continue to promote visibility for the company and provide continued engagement with our fans!
under a bridge wrote:
Strava's business model is based on ego-stroking. Nothing has changed except the participants. You are complaining about the very reason why Strava exists.
I don't see it like this at all. I see it as running Facebook. I cheer on what friends are doing and follow elites. It's a public training log. I don't feel any shame posting easy runs.
As for this thread, it's very silly. I like seeing elites on there with the rest of us. There are enough segments to make the world go round. If you lost a segment to a pro that's actually kind of cool. You get to see what they threw down & maybe you can go for it again.
Portland Hobby Jogger wrote:
It's freaking Strava! Who's the bigger loser: the elite that needs to stroke his own ego chasing segment records or the hobby jogger pissed off that his precious segment record got broken by a superior athlete? Good lord! Now running is as bankrupt as cycling.
^this. Nice post
NERunner053 wrote:
under a bridge wrote:
Strava's business model is based on ego-stroking. Nothing has changed except the participants. You are complaining about the very reason why Strava exists.
I don't see it like this at all. I see it as running Facebook. I cheer on what friends are doing and follow elites. It's a public training log. I don't feel any shame posting easy runs.
As for this thread, it's very silly. I like seeing elites on there with the rest of us. There are enough segments to make the world go round. If you lost a segment to a pro that's actually kind of cool. You get to see what they threw down & maybe you can go for it again.
There have been other "running Facebooks" before. What set Strava apart was the segments.
What sets Strava apart is that it reveals the losers who give a sh1t about Strava.
You’re just mad you aren’t fast enough to win the segment back
Portland Hobby Jogger wrote:
It's freaking Strava! Who's the bigger loser: the elite that needs to stroke his own ego chasing segment records or the hobby jogger pissed off that his precious segment record got broken by a superior athlete? Good lord! Now running is as bankrupt as cycling.
Who’s the biggest loser? To answer your question: The obsessed, obviously butt hurt OP .