Is it OK to BANDIT a race?

Ha! Funny

Go ahead and send the Honolulu one to me (I still goy a little "outlaw" in me - ha!)

Joker wrote:

New York City Central Park has over 35,000 people a day that run there from an independent study. So NYCRRC has a race with 800 runners. Should all these people now run out into the streets of New York to avoid being confused of being a BANDIT.

And to the guy that said that he knew of no chip optional races. There have been several. One being Race for the Cure. Some of the races have a add $3 if you would like to be chipped timed to the race entry.

If race directors are truly losing money I hope that for all the bad race directors that don't do a real good job out there that they are infested with bandits to help put them out of business.

Your arguments for this are half-assed. First, you should actually show up in Central Park on race day to find out what happens. The race directors keep the racers in the rec lane and allow the other users of the park to utilize the remainder of the road. This is what they call SHARING. And while we're at it, they're kept separate and the casual park users steer clear of the race -- usually. Central Park is an anomaly.

And your comment about bad race directors and bandits disgusts me. Do us a favor and get out of the sport quick. We don't need your type. That's the absolute last thing you should wish for. Rather, you should contact those "bad race directors" directly with your suggestions, in an effort to help them make improvements.

If you wish to keep involved with this great sport, do us a favor, either use your head or if you're incapable of that -- shut your damn mouth.

Who be thee?

Wisen up, you should take a "chill pill". Also, did your mother ever wash your mouth out with soap? make your points with a little more professionalism and you will be given more respect whether you are right or wrong.

Confucius says....... wrote:

Wisen up, you should take a "chill pill". Also, did your mother ever wash your mouth out with soap? make your points with a little more professionalism and you will be given more respect whether you are right or wrong.

Second opinion: wisen up, well said! A bit strong but effective and not over-the-top.

quote]wisen up wrote:

do us a favor, either use your head or if you're incapable of that -- shut your damn mouth.[/quote]

Hey wisen up. I'm incapable of using my head and I am not shutting my damn mouth. I feel like you must feel everyday.

If you feel the need to get into a race, you are availing yourself of a service that you must feel is important. It doesn't matter if you cross the finish line or not - it doesn't matter if you don't drink the water. What matters is that a lot of people put effort into organizing a race and nearly everyone is honest enough to step up and pay the fee.

If you don't pay a fee you are merely a sponge - or maybe a parasite is a better word. You should at least pay something for all the training partners they brought together for you.

Well I have spoken to the "Bad Race Dictators" many of them many times. That is one thing that makes them bad is they are set in their ways and do not listen to suggestions to make improvements. I have raced in Central Park and I have volunteered for races in Central Park so been there done that. Sorry if I disgust you but I was thinking if our sport had a John McEnroe type maybe we would get more attention. Hey another thought is with your anger you could be our "Johnny Mac". That is all. Your Dismissed!

C'mon, give me a break. Paying full entry is no doubt the "right" thing to do, BUT bandit-ing once in a blue moon is no great tragedy against humanity.

Others talk about the work and sacrifice of race organizers and how the "bandit" is stealing from them, but truthfully the bandit is in some ways helping their efforts, especially fast bandits, by enhancing the field and by adding yet another runner in the field. Why else would race directors give free entry and even pay 'good' runners on a regular basis? Now my point is softened by the fact that these runners are invited by the race.

But, Perhaps it would ease the minds of the righteous do-gooders (Flagpole) if bandits 'requested permission to Bandit.' Personally, I think one should pay when able, but I don't think twice about forgoing registration when I'm a little short on cash.

you guys are retarded! somebody call the wambulance because you all are getting all pissy about people who dont pay entry fees. so what, i never pay, i eat all the post-race food, hell, i even take as much as i can home with me, especially when they have stacks of boxes of krispie kreams and buckets full of powerade bottles. the only thing i dont get out of the race is a stupid t-shirt that probably looks gay anyways. ya i used to actually pay for races till i realized it was pointless. the ONLY time it is worth paying for is when the prizes are good. im not gonna waste my money on a stupid shirt and a crappy trophy.

1. It is absolutely wrong, the justifications posted above are all ridiculous. It's like jumping a turnstile; complete dirtbag move. The "I pay taxes for this public street" is the most infantile response.

2. No one is too poor to run a race, they are just making a choice to not pay for something which is easy to get away with, as opposed to stealing $25 worth of groceries.

3. Not using race resources is a meaningless gesture; most stuff is donated or free with good will or promotions in mind. The abuse and disrespect of organizers, organizations involved and other runners who pay, is what matters.

4. In some races it is a very big deal, very disruptive and people should be arrested. Every year at Falmouth, hundreds of fat, idiot bandits jump into the first wave of runners going 5:00-6:00 pace and wreck an already crowded start. Broadway is a public street, but they would arrest you if you began walking in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade uninvited.

5. Obviously lots of people feel good and want to encourage others to continue this. I don't really care, except extreme examples like Falmouth, I liken it to flag burning...it doesn't bother me and I love our country for allowing it because then I know who the idiots are amongst us.

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