Sitting and kicking, even on middle school children, is fine. A win is a win.
Sitting and kicking, even on middle school children, is fine. A win is a win.
I have only read two of his posts, and only on this thread, and I believe this guy might be the weirdest poster in Letsrun history. This guy is in his own class of idiot.
pond scum wrote:
Have you ever been trained so aerobically that you're more fit than your competitors?
For example, you're participating in a local 5k and the second best runner has a 23 minute 5k. So you just follow behind him and pretend that you're tired and gasping for air, but for the last km you decide to go collegiate mode and finish a 3 minute 1-km.
The equivalent from a track and field perspective would be like this in soccer:
I am thinking of trying this tactic of pretending I'm really tired to let someone think they have the upper hand and as they "jog" towards the soccer ball that I'm in possession in, I actually just sprint away towards the goalkeeper.
It is the same deceit used in body feints, so there's nothing wrong with it, right?
I would be using this in recreational soccer...
Are you trolling? Hang back if you want to hang back but don't act like a f&#king idiot in the process.
Learn basic grammar: "you're," NOT "your."
You do know that cats play with their prey, right? It is cruel and it makes me sad. But people love their cats, right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPFEzENpMrk
Ultimately for me, track and field is a spectator sport. It is entertainment. I am in no way one of the best runners out there in my area. I would never consider myself in the "top 10." However, I love watching Makhloufi do his finishing kick. I also like watching El Guerrouj's finishing kick. I want to play a scenario just like that... but with runners of my calibre (23 min 5k people).
If I really wanted to be aerobically fitter than anyone I encounter, I'd go back to my real 5k race weight (115 pounds). And then if I wanted to be within a competitive marathon, I'd weigh 105-108 pounds.
Ahahahah
you all realize youre being trolled by this tool
Some football players in the English Premier League are known as "tricksters."
Even in martial arts (I'm a black belt) - you pretend to reveal a "weak side" or "opening" in your form to bait someone to attack. Then you counter with a block, grab and latch on to one of their arms or legs to trap them, and then use your remaining limbs to attack (preferably your dominant side).
You have to do whatever you can to win. Now I gained some fitness, and I plan on using it in other sports.
What are you going to do when you participate in a local 5k? Just run as if you're in the NCAA? It's a one-sided win. It's one-dimensional and it's boring to watch.
In one marathon that I participated in, the #1 guy who always kept getting invited back in had a PR close to 2:30. I saw his article in one of the town newspapers. It's not fun knowing that you'll get crushed. But if you get teased into trying to compete against one of the best, then you'll get a taste of what you're really racing against.
blort wrote:
2nd best runner 23 minutes? Are there races that slow today?
Not a single HS kid or halfway decent ex-college runner in the area?
That said. No, your suggestions sound stupid. Just go out and run a hard, but controlled effort for yourself. Why "toy" with the hobby jogger? That sounds childish.
Gonna say the same . Was this Arctic Pole 5k or a nursing home 5k ?
And you would be happy with a 22:59 win ?
Are you one of those T&F "fans" who only watch events if they're trying for the world record or if some big name athletes show up to the event?
I went to one of the Adidas Boston Boost games during the summer 2 years ago. For the pole vault events... everyone was just commenting on the booty. I never thought I'd see a chick with abs and a great butt - and she'd only be wearing bun huggers and a sports bra! Woo...
It was cool to see. But since every one of those athletes were sponsored by Adidas, there was no real competition. It was just a showcase of the athletes and their brand.
Why would anyone do this? What are you getting out of a 5k if you're not even remotely extending yourself until the final 200? If your answer is 'the thrill of victory' then you are a loser who needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror.
We're talking 23 minute 5K here. Are they walking fast?
It is very annoying when that happens. When I was 40, this young gawky dude in his 20s sat on my heels for 23 miles of our marathon before jetting away. He ended up with a bronze later that summer and I just got a finisher's ribbon.
lol if you do this you're beta af. Racing down to your competition makes you look super insecure
What do you think about those 10ks and marathons where Kenyans and Ethiopians show up?
Immediately you think they were born into humble beginnings and all they do is participate in events to collect $$$. Everyone that isn't from those regions are either hobby joggers or post-collegiates who "dabbled" in running compared to them.
Whenever you watch the marathon races on NBC, they only show the lead pack - it's always elites. And then they humor you with some runners in funny costumes and the audience. There really isn't any entertainment. I mean, marathons aren't entertaining.
I have watched all of Sage Canaday's (VO2MaxProductions) and The Ginger Runner's videos up until last year when my interests shifted from long-distance to middle-distance.
Hard work, dedication, effort, guts - admirable qualities.
But where's the fun? Where's the humor?
You think Muktar Edris is mocking Mo. He wasn't. He was actually praising him by using Mo's signature finish. These moments of misunderstanding causes hilarity. Call me for having bad sportsmanship, and maybe I do like to diss others, but it isn't personal.
Either you're just an average troll or a jerk. But you can be better.
Just run your race. Must be a tiny race if second place is 23. It's pathetic to get off on being the big fish in that tiny pond. Instead, why not run fast then cheer the others to the finish? Be a good winner and positive example, not a killjoy.
either/or wrote:
Instead, why not run fast then cheer the others to the finish? Be a good winner and positive example, not a killjoy.
Literally I do. At the last college XC meet that I attended, I cheered my team by shouting and clapping the loudest, and then the remaining teams got a moderate clap. I don't do this all the time, and I haven't for a while, but it was at that meet where the director or head of athletics spotted me and approached me. It was at that time I could have asked for a walk on, but chose not to.
Anyways, do you cheer others at the finish line?
pond scum wrote:
either/or wrote:
Instead, why not run fast then cheer the others to the finish? Be a good winner and positive example, not a killjoy.
Literally I do. At the last college XC meet that I attended, I cheered my team by shouting and clapping the loudest, and then the remaining teams got a moderate clap. I don't do this all the time, and I haven't for a while, but it was at that meet where the director or head of athletics spotted me and approached me. It was at that time I could have asked for a walk on, but chose not to.
Anyways, do you cheer others at the finish line?
To what ?
The pep squad ?
Man, you have trolled me good .
Why would you slow down if you are ahead of the player with the ball just to sprint away from them later? If someone did that to our team just to embarrass us, we would just take that player out. That kind of feint would only work once.