Shouldn't there be more individual distance races rather than distance relays?

Doubtful Pre Doubtful wrote:

I am a former high school and age-group coach as well as long time competitor.

I never like the DMR or 4 X Mile or 4 X 800 relays. I could see having them once in a while but they are boring to spectators and runners alike.

Wouldn't it be more meaningful to add new races to the schedule and drop all the distance relays?

We could have the 1000 and the 2000 for example.

So you would have 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, and 3200 in most states. Then if you take away all the silly tripling that is allowed more kids get to be stars. This way America can be great in the distances again in college and the pros.

That is a good question but one that is too logical for many of the LRCers.

Doubtful Pre Doubtful wrote:

I am a former high school and age-group coach as well as long time competitor.

I never like the DMR or 4 X Mile or 4 X 800 relays. I could see having them once in a while but they are boring to spectators and runners alike.

Wouldn't it be more meaningful to add new races to the schedule and drop all the distance relays?

We could have the 1000 and the 2000 for example.

So you would have 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, and 3200 in most states. Then if you take away all the silly tripling that is allowed more kids get to be stars. This way America can be great in the distances again in college and the pros.

Yes and maybe there should be a 600 meter run as well.

Doubtful Pre Doubtful wrote:

I am a former high school and age-group coach as well as long time competitor.

I never like the DMR or 4 X Mile or 4 X 800 relays. I could see having them once in a while but they are boring to spectators and runners alike.

Wouldn't it be more meaningful to add new races to the schedule and drop all the distance relays?

We could have the 1000 and the 2000 for example.

So you would have 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, and 3200 in most states. Then if you take away all the silly tripling that is allowed more kids get to be stars. This way America can be great in the distances again in college and the pros.

No no and no. If you run events that close to each other, the audience is going to leave wondering who was the best runner that day. If you want more participation, increase the entry limit 💁‍♂️

Also... I agree that the 4 x mile is obnoxious, but the 4x8 and DMR are fun to watch (and always a crowd favorite).