Fanny Packs in a Race

Erko wrote:

Stick your expensive trainers up your arses, and go and take up golf or something...

I resent that! My lawyer shall be contacting you shortly.

I totally forgot how amazing this thread was.

Geez I was real glad I encountered this thread b/4 xmas. I ran a 5K in Meadow Vista, CA just east of Auburn and fortunately I was pakin' crampons for the final climb. without 'em I probably would not've won the event.

But seriously I think you folks are leving out the most important item to pack in the fanny pack carabiners and a good climbing rope, at least 100.' I will be running in the Resolution Run of J&J Sports, Auburn on New Years' Day and I may have to do some climbing during the last 3K.

The course finishes on the last few miles of the Western States 100M. I am considering making Robie Point my base camp for the final assault on those last 5K!

Well, I'm a 2H24 marathon runner (69mins half), and I do listen to music when running, and I would give someone directions. I do occasionally wear a fanny pack, and I've also worn basketball shorts, and I don't f***ing give a toss about what you prepubescent highschool teengaers think.

I'm afraid you've completely missed on what running is all about, and you are nothing short of a disgrace to the sport.

Stick your expensive trainers up your arses, and go and take up golf or something...

Erko wrote:

Well, I'm a 2H24 marathon runner (69mins half), and I do listen to music when running, and I would give someone directions. I do occasionally wear a fanny pack, and I've also worn basketball shorts, and I don't f***ing give a toss about what you prepubescent highschool teengaers think.

I'm afraid you've completely missed on what running is all about, and you are nothing short of a disgrace to the sport.

Stick your expensive trainers up your arses, and go and take up golf or something...

Pay no attention, most of these kids will be fat beer slobs by the time they're thirty, and probably still playing on their x-boxes or what have you...

Commited runners would wear a fanny pack, 'cause they probably pick up the shopping on their way back home from their run.

Erko wrote:

Well, I'm a 2H24 marathon runner (69mins half), and I do listen to music when running, and I would give someone directions. I do occasionally wear a fanny pack, and I've also worn basketball shorts, and I don't f***ing give a toss about what you prepubescent highschool teengaers think.

I'm afraid you've completely missed on what running is all about, and you are nothing short of a disgrace to the sport.

Stick your expensive trainers up your arses, and go and take up golf or something...

Wow, you're really fast. I'm sorry that I'm a disgrace to the sport. I was merely explaining that the super-elite like yourself typically wouldn't wear a fanny pack during a 5k race.

Surprise! wrote:

Erko wrote:

Well, I'm a 2H24 marathon runner (69mins half), and I do listen to music when running, and I would give someone directions. I do occasionally wear a fanny pack, and I've also worn basketball shorts, and I don't f***ing give a toss about what you prepubescent highschool teengaers think.

I'm afraid you've completely missed on what running is all about, and you are nothing short of a disgrace to the sport.

Stick your expensive trainers up your arses, and go and take up golf or something...

Wow, you're really fast. I'm sorry that I'm a disgrace to the sport. I was merely explaining that the super-elite like yourself typically wouldn't wear a fanny pack during a 5k race.

Well, I can't decide wether you're a sarcastic moron, or just a plain idiot, but here goes: no I'm not really fast, I'm pretty much average... no point rubbing it in and calling me 'super elite'.

However, whoever was taking the mickey out of the poor guy for asking about wearing a fanny pack is a snotty arse. What in god's name does it matter what you wear (or how fast you are for that matter) provided it works for you...

Same with those guys going on about speedos... get a life... they're clothes, you wear them. End of story.

I had a farmer friend who used to do all his training in wellies... 'managed a 1H14 half-marathon aged 45. I have another friend who goes mountain climbing in his wellies... and why not? Keeps his feet dry...

I did a triathlon this week-end; there was a guy there that had a massive sticker on his car that advertised his name: 'Jason Sawyer, ultra triathlete'. He had all the latest gear and a £2,000 mountain bike. I had holes in my shoes and my bike cost me £300... but I still finished in front of him. Point is, it's not how you look.

Would I wear a fanny pack in a 5K race? no. Would it bother me if someone did? not a bit.

you want to know if fanny packs are dorky...f*** man, they are called "fanny packs"--draw your own conclusion

time to revisit the greatest thread ever

i love morons, they make the rest of us seem so smart

Andy who's the one that thought the guy was serious? Wheen you read the thread it's obvious that he was not.

Best thread ever.. How bout a race report on that 5K, Packin? I've been losing sleep since July wondering if you went with the pack.

WOW...this thread has to be the funniest ever...I too am very interested to know if the fanny pack was in use.

I'm just going to pop to the corner shop, should I put trainers on or should I just go in my slippers?

I never thought of a fanny pack. I'm doing my first 5k road race tomorrow and this is something to think about.

bump

No one special wrote:

bump

Best post of the day thus far...

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Who's Fanny and why is she packing in a race? Afraid of getting attacked? Strange...

Thanks for the "bump." This is the funniest thread I've run into on this board -- I'm sitting here with tears running down my face, I'm laughing so hard.

Packin' Heat, if you're still on this board, you're the greatest! I love your deft moniker, your prose style, your light touch with satire. Long may you post!

(One question, though, on your original post . . . what the heck were the napkins for??)