All Sifan s at Tokyo Olympics 2021, to build up the real feel.
I show them a bunch of sprinter false starts
It's a tough call, but a race that stands out is Great North Run 2013.
The finish is nothing short of epic.
Another good finish was Chicago Marathon 2010.
Even the commentary on that battle was entertaining.
Rosie Ruiz winning NYC marathon.
Virgin vs Yifter
Bekele 10000 meters 2004 Olympics.
Just have to watch the last lap.
None, it's not relatable. I show them bicycle races because many of those are actually very exciting (not all). Running is just very boring.
Watching a full distance race is fairly boring even to runners. There is nothing happening for the most part, so you might as well be washing dishes or something. No way I’m going to subject someone else to that boring uselessness and have them think I’m a weirdo.
I wouldn't show a distance race. I'd show this video of an injured and underdog Dave Wottle come from 15 meters behind to win the 1972 Olympic 800 meters. This video includes some of the backstory, which makes the win even more impressive.
None. I don’t need other people to understand why I like watching distance running.
⬆️ precisely. I only watch the Olympics and Boston, used to record Diamond Leagues, but ain't gonna pay for it. Same with bike races: monuments, TdF, and I love TTs. Why push that on anyone?
People, if you are going to mention a race that you show people, PLEASE provide a link to the race. Holy cow.
I show them Hagler vs Hearns, legendary 3 round bout. I feed them as many shots of Goldschlager as they can handle in those 10 minutes. Most people are ready for anything at that point.
2009 World Championship 5000meter (mens). Kipchoge, Lagat, Bekele... Lagat pulls up next to Bekele within 100m of the finish, but Bekele matches him (somehow) and eventually takes the lead back just before the finish.
Any marathon Alexi Pappas has run
Why? It's like having a passion for opera but forcing people to experience one. It's more for you and your own ego rather than creating a new fan. You are trying to seem smart and cultured. Conversely, I appreciate that my friends that enjoy NASCAR and bowling don't try to convert me.
Showing people running on YouTube is a great way to have no friends.