oldoldrunner wrote:
RichardRider wrote:
Im guessing the top 8 guys (or all fimalists) going into the race are saying to themselves "F the weather! Lets Go!" and not letting negative thoughts into their heads. Their minds are ready to accept whatever it takes and are probably going to try and punish the weaker minds anyway. Probably turn to a sit and kick race anyway but they arent afraid. This is their chance. Something many never get to experience. And, if Tokyo weather is to be similar or worse, they want that too!
You guys should watch the movie 300 and learn something from the Spartans instead of the Greeks.
Evolution has occurred since then. Modern militaries pick good weather for battle (D-day). So why throw your self to slaughter when you can pick a smart time to race.
I agree. But the athletes unfortunately dont have control over those decisions. All they can control is their mental and emotional preparation for any situation they are subjected to. Prepare for the worst and any changes for the better are a bonus.
Im just suggesting that people try to think about what has to go through the mind of the athlete going into battle. Evolution or not, the General commands Advance and the soldier advances. Sucks, but it sucks for all equally. We dont have an air conditioned stadium and im not confident those that hold the purse strings give two turds about the athletes.