I'm going to bandit my first race this weekend.....

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  • wjw0006
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    11 years ago 05/02/2008 1:45pm CDT
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    I do not have a choice but to bandit. I really want to run this race and have absolutely no problem with paying the $ to register, however, the race is closed so I cannot register legitimately.

    I went to register 2 weeks ago and the limit had already been reached. This is my own fault too. I could have done this sooner but just got lazy and then it became too late.

    I do not plan on eating any of the food or anything like that as I understand that it would not be fair for me to do that sort of thing.

    I've never been a bandit before. Is this that bad of a thing?
  • The Utabomber
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 1:49pm CDT
    re: wjw0006
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    no, but give a check to the race org. or the charity it's for. that's only fair.
  • Mr. Recovergear
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 1:53pm CDT
    re: wjw0006
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    I was going to sign up for Boston this year. But then I forgot to train, got fat and wasn't able to run a qualifying time. I had no choice to bandit, either.

    I was going to train more for Sarasota. But I didn't. And then I has stomach problems. So I turned around early on the out and back. I had no choice there, either.
  • Frito Lay
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 2:02pm CDT
    re: wjw0006
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    No eating or drinking, and also be sure not to cross the finish line. If you do those things, you are golden.

    wjw0006 wrote:

    I do not plan on eating any of the food or anything like that as I understand that it would not be fair for me to do that sort of thing.

    I've never been a bandit before. Is this that bad of a thing?
  • campana
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 2:16pm CDT
    re: Frito Lay
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    Frito Lay wrote:

    No eating or drinking, and also be sure not to cross the finish line. If you do those things, you are golden.


    I'd agree. Drop out well before the finish line.
  • Greg House
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 2:30pm CDT
    re: campana
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    Whats the point of running a race if you don't even get to cross the finish line and find out your exact time? Or even get to relax after and grab some food? Why bother?

    If it was a marathon or something I would understand wanting to have people to push you, but if its just a 5k, I dont see why you would bandit. Sounds stupid to me.
  • reader of news
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 2:39pm CDT
    re: wjw0006
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    Realize you are breaking the rules and your plan can backfire:
    http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080429/news_1s29ljhalf.html
  • brilliant logic
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 3:44pm CDT
    re: wjw0006
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    wjw0006 wrote:

    I do not have a choice but to bandit.

    Yes you do have a choice. You can choose not to run the race and sign up for it next year. But you are making the choice to bandit instead?

    Where did you get the idea that the fact you "really want to run this race" somehow entitles you to run it? If I really really want your money, am I entitled to take it?
  • Led ZEP
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 4:00pm CDT
    re: reader of news
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    reader of news wrote:

    Realize you are breaking the rules and your plan can backfire:
    http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080429/news_1s29ljhalf.html

    wow, those race organizers are massive douchebags.
  • another reader of news
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 4:15pm CDT
    re: Led ZEP
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    Led ZEP wrote:


    wow, those race organizers are massive douchebags.

    http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/20080430-9999-1s30ljhalf.html

    Why? for having and enforcing their rules? Apparently, NYC had a different view.
  • Noz4nuz
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 4:18pm CDT
    re: Led ZEP
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    reader of news wrote:

    Realize you are breaking the rules and your plan can backfire:
    http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080429/news_1s29ljhalf.html

    Can someone explain what about the race these runners were protesting? Not being allowed to run as someone you are not? Seriously, I don't get it.
  • wjw0006
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    11 years ago 05/02/2008 8:41pm CDT
    re: Greg House
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    Greg House wrote:

    Whats the point of running a race if you don't even get to cross the finish line and find out your exact time? Or even get to relax after and grab some food? Why bother?

    If it was a marathon or something I would understand wanting to have people to push you, but if its just a 5k, I dont see why you would bandit. Sounds stupid to me.


    it's a half marathon. i am running it with some of my co-workers. i've never raced a half marathon before and do not plan on "racing" this one either. i plan on running it hard but since i am not in the best shape and have not raced this distance i am just going to run with some of my co-workers at an easy pace (for me about 8:30 pace or so).
  • AdamLocked
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    11 years ago 05/02/2008 8:55pm CDT
    re: wjw0006
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    It's cool. Just don't eat the food, drink the fluids, or cross the finish line.
  • Yeah right
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 9:21pm CDT
    re: brilliant logic
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    The race is probaly run on public roads and the roads are paid for by our taxes so he has every right to run.
  • Jockstrap Simple
    11 years ago 05/02/2008 9:58pm CDT
    re: Yeah right
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    You are already getting off to a bad start as a bandit by telling everyone you are going to be a bandit. A true bandit bandits the race without anyone knowing he was a bandit. Just jump in at the start, look like you belong, don't cross the finish line, (just pass it off to the side) and don't eat any more of the food than the average spouse would take while cheering on their significant other. The only time people make a big deal about a bandit is when they cross the line in a small race and mess up the times of all the runners behind them.
  • driske
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    11 years ago 05/02/2008 11:54pm CDT
    re: wjw0006
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    That the philosophy that gives race director's gray hair.
    Grow up.take a number at an up coming event, and stay out of the way of the legit runners in this event.
  • matt skiba
    11 years ago 05/03/2008 12:13am CDT
    re: driske
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    you f***ing bitch...just eat the food and like it.
  • career change
    11 years ago 05/03/2008 8:53am CDT
    re: Led ZEP
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    "wow, those race organizers are massive douchebags" -quote

    I don't teach highschool anymore. Is 'douchebag' the new 'sick' word that losers use when attempting to be cool?
  • 311
    11 years ago 05/03/2008 8:56am CDT
    re: career change
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    yeah, about 15 years ago
  • Ugh...
    11 years ago 05/03/2008 8:58am CDT
    re: 311
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    311 wrote:

    yeah, about 15 years ago

    Yes, that term is old and worn out. I hear the hip new term with which to insult someone is "dweeb". All the kids are using it these days.