tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post7539172466762533551..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: Dammit!Herself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-37945622644786452222011-01-28T16:08:16.222-07:002011-01-28T16:08:16.222-07:00Just in case you haven't checked your email, l...Just in case you haven't checked your email, latest from the RD says, "I have received a number of comments, some constructive with respect to the rule regarding no ipods or music players during the race. It was correctly pointed out to me that this rule was not included in the race document or on the web site for the race at the time of registration. Because of the lack of prior notice, I feel obligated for THIS RACE to not strictly impose the "no music player" rule for Rocky Raccoon."JojaJoggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162679585508072073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-19967862493983725022011-01-28T13:48:01.629-07:002011-01-28T13:48:01.629-07:00I agree that it sucks they announced this "ru...I agree that it sucks they announced this "rule" so late. I can't imagine running 50 miles at all....and without music, forget it!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13319424661737337025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-48616169219033302732011-01-28T13:44:11.195-07:002011-01-28T13:44:11.195-07:00One of my pet peeves is diva runners (& RDs) w...One of my pet peeves is diva runners (& RDs) who think it's not 'really' running if you wear headphones. Seriously, get over yourselves. <br /><br />For races, I'm like Kate, and wear mine in only one ear. I can hear fine, thank you. I suppose it could be annoying to others when I sing along with 'Hurts So Good' like I'm wont to do in the last miles.sherijunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256955399628922242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-8506663479575089922011-01-28T11:44:42.516-07:002011-01-28T11:44:42.516-07:00I think all of us as runners enjoy the camaraderie...I think all of us as runners enjoy the camaraderie of racing but there are MANY miles for those of us slower runners that we spend alone and we are on the course longer. This is in a remote area not the NYC marathon! I agree Geekgirl!Sunamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17087123024216674856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-73103486051771718642011-01-28T10:46:04.892-07:002011-01-28T10:46:04.892-07:00To give the lawyerly point of view, at the time yo...To give the lawyerly point of view, at the time you registered you agreed to the rules of the race and the MP3 rule was not one of them. If it were me, I'd write the RD and explain that if that had been a rule at the time you would not have signed up, and give him the option of reconsidering. Doubt he'll change his mind, but it is a crap thing to do a week before the race. I'd have a hard time running a mile without music, much less 50!!The CilleyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655326831902251300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-85382729085245445502011-01-28T10:27:41.642-07:002011-01-28T10:27:41.642-07:00What a load of crap! I'd be just as pissed as...What a load of crap! I'd be just as pissed as you are! And for Paul, I only wear one earphone (in my right ear) to hear all the "on your lefts". Oh, and to hear my garmin beeping when to run and when to walk, but also for safety and to be polite.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486380867041590647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-60213908048060228152011-01-28T09:55:55.403-07:002011-01-28T09:55:55.403-07:00Woo-hoo, looks like whining worked :)Woo-hoo, looks like whining worked :)JojaJoggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162679585508072073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-71015923378112320632011-01-28T09:18:27.024-07:002011-01-28T09:18:27.024-07:00I agree with you. There is a significant differen...I agree with you. There is a significant difference between establishing rules, well in advance of race day, that are designed for racer safety, and those implemented purely because the RD finds them to be a pet peeve of him/her.<br /><br />If a major marathon such as the Portland Marathon can call itself a mp3 player friendly marathon, a much smaller, more intimate race held away from major roadways could easily do the same if race management would realize that this is indeed 2011.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-73364881606325899172011-01-28T07:45:10.400-07:002011-01-28T07:45:10.400-07:00I love the BMI advantage!I love the BMI advantage!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335001280807576664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-69178236132972821412011-01-28T06:50:26.177-07:002011-01-28T06:50:26.177-07:00I'm not a headphone wearer, but I found the la...I'm not a headphone wearer, but I found the last minute announcement strange, also. At least this year you'll hear the alligators?JojaJoggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162679585508072073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-3058924402734444692011-01-28T04:10:29.853-07:002011-01-28T04:10:29.853-07:00Paul, it's not the reasoning that I take issue...Paul, it's not the reasoning that I take issue with. It's the announcement, 1 week prior to the race. If I had this information up front I could have made a decision as to whether or not I wanted to train for an pay for the race. This last minute change is crap. <br /><br />As it stands, we're doing this race because it's a DNF for himself, and because I had to walk the entire thing last time. It's in the woods, in the winter, during a new moon in south texas; there's no sweeping vistas, or starry, moonlit night. There's rooty grounds, dirt, and bark. So, yeah, it's gonna be a long, boring race.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-30624962822018052302011-01-27T21:40:51.176-07:002011-01-27T21:40:51.176-07:00Sorry, if there's congestion I agree with the ...Sorry, if there's congestion I agree with the RD. It's dangerous and stupid if people are running around without the ability to hear.<br /><br />Nothing like "on your left" to somebody that is plugged up. It's very anti-social<br /><br />"Screw you, I want to run my race.."<br /><br />8(Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-71308866536541756912011-01-27T20:17:56.438-07:002011-01-27T20:17:56.438-07:00I'm with you on all of the above. And 110% on ...I'm with you on all of the above. And 110% on the BMI thing.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.com