Why do people wear sunglasses when their racing?

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to block glare?

finisher medal wrote:

Wearing sunglasses while running = douchebaggery

Think so?

Maybe they have sensitive eyes or it just helps them focus.

My regular glasses don't stay in place as well as my sunglasses. it's fine at regular pace, but at race pace the sunglasses stay planted. much better. and who wants to squint while he is trying to race?

finisher medal wrote:

Wearing sunglasses while running = douchebaggery

If you're wearing a pair of aviators yeah maybe you got a point, but the glasses made for running, biking etc. are pretty good.

Sunny summer day, squinting my eyes to see = tense

Sunny summer day, relaxed face, easily can see = not tense

Why do people wear sunglasses when they're racing?

For the same reason they wear them when they're not racing or running.

Look at this douche:

http://www.usatf.org/halloffame/TF/images/Scott_Steve_01.jpg

(sarcasm for respect of a great one)

I don't wear contacts often and I like to see what I'm running past. And it helps to keep my facial muscles relaxed.

Tests show that needlessly wasting energy on squinting in bright light adds 3 seconds to your pace.

Is douchebaggery a bad thing? I mean, I'm all in favor good hygiene.

finisher medal wrote:

Wearing sunglasses while running = douchebaggery

You mean like prescription sunglasses, so they can you know....see?

Go away you insecure little toad.

finisher medal wrote:

Wearing sunglasses while running = douchebaggery

Worrying about what other people wear = super, amazing douchebaggery. Combined with a love of fashion, which tells us a lot about you and your "preferences" (not that there is anything wrong with that).

I am okay with sunglasses, but anyone wearing oakley blades is a huge douche. This includes Steve Scott and that miler back in 2000 who always tried to beat Stember and Jennings.

This leads me to another thing... I always feel bad for the athletes who end up with Oakley as a sponsor. I mean, they have to wear the ugliest gear on the planet.

When I got new glasses last year, I was told I needed a new prescription. When the optometrist was checking my eyes, he said I was showing slight development of cataracts. And, he suggested I wear sunglasses as often as possible.

So, now I wear sunglasses every time I think of it, even if it's cloudy. And, yes, in races.

Before Boston 2013, Kara Goucher and Shalane said that they wear them because it can be too distracting making eye contact with every fan cheering for them along the course (as much as they appreciate the support).

Same here.

I never wear sunglasses before. Maybe that contribute to forming cataracts?

I always wear sunglasses when running (training or racing), I have red hair and blue eyes, so my eyes are just as sensitive to sun as my pale skin, and I live in sunny Santa Barbara. The more interesting question is why you don't. If you train with them on, do you really think you will go faster in a race without them? You'll be lighter, more aerodynamic? Seriously?