tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post8551958050619792240..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: On crewing (2)Herself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-35967033827647076552012-07-12T09:38:39.464-06:002012-07-12T09:38:39.464-06:00I am an ultra runner and it is a very selfish spor...I am an ultra runner and it is a very selfish sport. If you are lucky enough to have crew, it should be more of a business-like a pit crew with an Indy 500 car. The crew and the runner have the same goal-to get that runner to the finish line. So yes, it is ALL ABOUT the runner. See first statement about selfishness. If you have not been around an ultra of 50 miles or beyond, it might not make alot of sense. <br />I've only had the pleasure of crew once and yep, I did not worry about their sleep or food schedule. They were committed to caring for me and my needs, and I was very grateful to them. I've also crewed for runners and was prepared to drop everything and actually pace my runner in..because he needed it.<br />So, good post GeekGirl. I've seen alot of different styles of crewing out there, from the truly efficient to I'm sure well meaning people who did not have a clue.<br />I've been meaning to write some "how to" posts on how to run an Aid Station, I may have to work on some "crewing" posts of my own after I get this run done this weekend!!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310860709666039413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-75867806445227663562012-07-11T15:41:07.455-06:002012-07-11T15:41:07.455-06:00From my perspective as a runner I see crewing as a...From my perspective as a runner I see crewing as an incredibly altruistic act. The GeekGrl comes from a place of being passionate about crewing and protective of me, her runner, and for that I am grateful. Every runner should have such an advocate and I am humbled in the face of such devotion. It challenges my very humanity and forces me to ask the question “Just how good a person am I?” <br />As a runner though, I have no right to make such strong demands or have such high expectations. That indeed would be the height of elitism and would warrant a good kick in the ass. My friends and family would be well advised to abandon me to my selfishness were I to act so self-entitled.<br />I hope this helps to clarify the points about crewing. In this light I say that anyone would be truly blessed to have their running evolve to the point of running ultras where such acts of human kindness are relatively common place. The relationship between runners is like that of comrades in arms but the relationship between crew and the runner is much closer to that of a parent and child. It is beautiful.S. Baboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975687184596635887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-53054665512045732752012-07-10T20:12:30.372-06:002012-07-10T20:12:30.372-06:00Well, what can I say other than: Suck it. I think...Well, what can I say other than: Suck it. I think it's elitist to expect a working crew to make way for someone standing around and waving a sign. <br />Kathy, this isn't a marathon. This is 100 miles and all the participants have trained long grueling hours. The runners have sacrificed a great deal to be there and to run that race. Not getting the right aid from their crew can and has made the difference between finishing or not finishing. And I never said "no spectators". I said that they should get out of the way and limit their spectating to where they won't interfere with working crews.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-35290110806056433862012-07-10T15:16:27.249-06:002012-07-10T15:16:27.249-06:00I've been trying to figure out how to get my p...I've been trying to figure out how to get my point across without sounding "mean", so please try to keep that in mind. Your post comes across as incredibly elitist. The day that the act of running becomes more important that people and spectators and family is the day I stop running. I understand that ultras are important to you, but wow. The importance you place on it in this post is, IMO, incredibly misplaced. If I were to become this selfish in running I'd want my family to give me a good kick in the ass.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262700116262217636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-83197780189168596742012-07-09T19:49:02.099-06:002012-07-09T19:49:02.099-06:00Kind of sounds like you encountered some people wh...Kind of sounds like you encountered some people who didn't exactly have the whole crewing thing down.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-72656701530302077252012-07-09T00:54:21.489-06:002012-07-09T00:54:21.489-06:00Hi Misty,
I've been reading your blog for a fe...Hi Misty,<br />I've been reading your blog for a few years now--you've inspired me! I just signed up for the Mt. Taylor 50k, my first ultra and was wondering if you know much about it. Is this its first year? I'm doing Beach 2 Battleship 3 weeks later--am I crazy for having signed up for Mt. Taylor? Thanks for your thoughts...<br />Michelle<br />happypace@gmail.comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11895763893932485216noreply@blogger.com