So winners aren't allowed to be tired? Okay.
I fail to see how collapsing is disrespectful. For me, it would be a signal that the winner had to run as hard as he could to beat me. That would make defeat a little less painful.
So winners aren't allowed to be tired? Okay.
I fail to see how collapsing is disrespectful. For me, it would be a signal that the winner had to run as hard as he could to beat me. That would make defeat a little less painful.
DJ Kool wrote:
Let me clear my throat:
If I win a race, I'm going to do what I god damn please.
And if you don't like it you can grab on these (gestures).
Well, good luck with that. Usually once you win a race or two, there's no need for the histrionics.
I like this one:
http://youtu.be/9-gOCOu_KGU?t=32m53s
That dude who won almost rolls into that other dude's spit! Nice.
The only people that win races and flop have some extra need for attention.
Recalling Ritz who used to do that all time. Roll around in agony like he was so tough he drove himself so hard he nearly died.
Nobody has every won a distance race where they didn't hurt.
Is there a need to do it? No. There's also no need to smile, raise your arms or do anything else. They could just leave the track stone faced if they wanted.
If they want to go down to the ground, they can do that. Nothing at all wrong with it. God damn you are boring.
this here wrote:
So, I know this may BLOW your mind, but sometimes those kids that are standing may have had a bit left over come end of the race, whereas some didn't.
Yeah, I don't buy it. Histrionics.
HS runners are still at the age where they are dramatic and crave attention. Many times have I seen a teenage girl collapse at the finish making it seem as if she was the only one to run sooooo far!
Five minutes later she is on her iphone, yapping and going on about....her!
Teenage boys can be just as bad. Many make it seem as if they just cured cancer with their fist pumps and collapsing at the finish during relays. They actually should be dq'd for blocking progress for other runners.
Advice:
Run your race. Get off the track.
Done.
George Atlas wrote:
The only people that win races and flop have some extra need for attention.
Recalling Ritz who used to do that all time. Roll around in agony like he was so tough he drove himself so hard he nearly died.
Nobody has every won a distance race where they didn't hurt.
That's absurd. Most distance races are won by someone who was much better than the competition on that day and did not have to hurt at all to get the win. Even when the competition is relatively even there are many, many tactical races where none of the top finishers hurt - one was just faster at the end than the others but none of them pushed themselves through any pain barriers.
I prefer farting in the face of those that flop rather than flopping. It brings me greater relief.
George Atlas wrote:
The only people that win races and flop have some extra need for attention.
Recalling Ritz who used to do that all time. Roll around in agony like he was so tough he drove himself so hard he nearly died.
Nobody has every won a distance race where they didn't hurt.
BS. I've won a 5k in 17:30 while in 15:30 shape. Did not hurt and I didn't roll around (obviously).
When I ran the best mile of my life, closing with tunnel vision and almost falling over down the home straight, I did collapse afterward. I also threw up for a while in full view of everyone. It wasn't about attention; at that stage you hardly think about the crowd.
First, you ask for what others think. They respond with a different opinion than yours. Then you vehemently disagree with a response, because, let's face it, if it's not your opinion, everyone else is wrong. So why even bother asking what everyone else thinks in the first place if you don't care? We get it, you know it all. And you'll respond to this post stating that "of course I'm right. I only deal in facts and you're a loser..."
It must be lonely being so you...
Why Ask For An Opinion... wrote:
It must be lonely being so you...
Not when you have a little Flagpole who thinks just like daddy!
Look at this guy flopping after he won the Chicago marathon:
WINNING!
Flagpole wrote:
Fortunately my HS distance-running son and I had this discussion just yesterday and he saw it my way (as he should). He's pretty independent and will disagree with me when he sees it another way, so I know he does agree on this point.
Can anyone locate that link of the girls' cross country race (think it was cross country) where runner after runner collapses at the finish line. It was like group-think. Hilarious. Saw it on here years ago, but can't locate the video.
To quote Mo, "that is what champions do". Maybe my favorite post finish photo ever. Collapsing is a bit too dramatic for my taste. Walking off like a boss is what champions do.
Star wrote:
Look at this guy flopping after he won the Chicago marathon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWheGgqmq0A
I sure hope you don't think that's the same thing.
You SUUUUCCCKKKKK!
Why Ask For An Opinion... wrote:
First, you ask for what others think. They respond with a different opinion than yours. Then you vehemently disagree with a response, because, let's face it, if it's not your opinion, everyone else is wrong. So why even bother asking what everyone else thinks in the first place if you don't care?
I just seek knowledge, brother. I had no idea what most of you would say, and even though I have an opinion on the matter, it could be changed if someone gives me a good reason to change it. So far, I haven't seen a good reason.
Just because you ask for opinions doesn't mean you don't already have one and are all that open to considering them as your own. I was just curious. Not all of you are disagreeing with me anyway.
demethedream wrote:
http://www.sportsrabilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/zoom_3465_Thompson_Digital.pngTo quote Mo, "that is what champions do". Maybe my favorite post finish photo ever. Collapsing is a bit too dramatic for my taste. Walking off like a boss is what champions do.
Correct! By the way (based on looking at the picture you linked), I had no idea that Richard Pryor was a track athlete. Thanks for the info!
