d. "A competitor who is lapped in a distance race shall run a normal course."
Technically, it is a violation to move out when being lapped as that is not running a "normal course". I've seen problems where the lapped runner moves out just as the approaching runner also moves out to pass creating a bigger problem than if the slower runner just kept running their race. That's the reason for the rule.
d. "A competitor who is lapped in a distance race shall run a normal course."
Technically, it is a violation to move out when being lapped as that is not running a "normal course". I've seen problems where the lapped runner moves out just as the approaching runner also moves out to pass creating a bigger problem than if the slower runner just kept running their race. That's the reason for the rule.
This. Lapped runners should always hold their line so that the lapping runner can respond appropriately. The runners being lapped cannot see behind them. The lapping runner can see all the runners ahead of them.
d. "A competitor who is lapped in a distance race shall run a normal course."
Technically, it is a violation to move out when being lapped as that is not running a "normal course". I've seen problems where the lapped runner moves out just as the approaching runner also moves out to pass creating a bigger problem than if the slower runner just kept running their race. That's the reason for the rule.
This. Lapped runners should always hold their line so that the lapping runner can respond appropriately. The runners being lapped cannot see behind them. The lapping runner can see all the runners ahead of them.
Have you ever been driving slowly (like 20 mph) and you have no problem loroking behind you. These women were similarly runnning slowly - they very easily could have looked back to see her coming up on them.
Have you ever been driving slowly (like 20 mph) and you have no problem loroking behind you. These women were similarly runnning slowly - they very easily could have looked back to see her coming up on them.
They are instructed not to move out. Concern is if someone tries to move out at last second, it can cause a collision.
This. Lapped runners should always hold their line so that the lapping runner can respond appropriately. The runners being lapped cannot see behind them. The lapping runner can see all the runners ahead of them.
Have you ever been driving slowly (like 20 mph) and you have no problem loroking behind you. These women were similarly runnning slowly - they very easily could have looked back to see her coming up on them.
Oh yeah, a bunch of runners constantly looking behind to see if anyone is lapping them...
It's pretty simple, the lapper can see everything, the lappee cannot.
This. Lapped runners should always hold their line so that the lapping runner can respond appropriately. The runners being lapped cannot see behind them. The lapping runner can see all the runners ahead of them.
Have you ever been driving slowly (like 20 mph) and you have no problem loroking behind you. These women were similarly runnning slowly - they very easily could have looked back to see her coming up on them.
Have you ever been driving slowly (like 20 mph) and you have no problem loroking behind you. These women were similarly runnning slowly - they very easily could have looked back to see her coming up on them.
They are instructed not to move out. Concern is if someone tries to move out at last second, it can cause a collision.
Then why when you see videos of like Bekele and others setting world records, do they lapped runners get out of the way? They always get out of the way.
They are instructed not to move out. Concern is if someone tries to move out at last second, it can cause a collision.
Then why when you see videos of like Bekele and others setting world records, do they lapped runners get out of the way? They always get out of the way.
When Bekele set his 10000m record, not every runner moved out to lane 2, but he was often passing singular runners so it made more sense if they did. Valby's race yesterday involved her often passing large packs of runners at once, in that case it makes more sense they hold the line. If some move out and others don't, that potentially causes a more chaotic situation that slows her down more than if the lapped runners just stay put
Then why when you see videos of like Bekele and others setting world records, do they lapped runners get out of the way? They always get out of the way.
When Bekele set his 10000m record, not every runner moved out to lane 2, but he was often passing singular runners so it made more sense if they did. Valby's race yesterday involved her often passing large packs of runners at once, in that case it makes more sense they hold the line. If some move out and others don't, that potentially causes a more chaotic situation that slows her down more than if the lapped runners just stay put
That was a very good response on your part. Congrats.
d. "A competitor who is lapped in a distance race shall run a normal course."
Technically, it is a violation to move out when being lapped as that is not running a "normal course". I've seen problems where the lapped runner moves out just as the approaching runner also moves out to pass creating a bigger problem than if the slower runner just kept running their race. That's the reason for the rule.
This. Lapped runners should always hold their line so that the lapping runner can respond appropriately. The runners being lapped cannot see behind them. The lapping runner can see all the runners ahead of them.
Right. Less chance of accident when the runner with greater perspective makes the move. Good driving.