tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post2489931715726586951..comments2024-03-17T04:24:06.816-04:00Comments on Sparkly Runner: Back to Basics: Race EtiquetteSarah S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09861496043188311237noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-20696534215113903802014-08-28T22:29:15.221-04:002014-08-28T22:29:15.221-04:00I think the cardinal rule is this- "don't...I think the cardinal rule is this- "don't get in another runner/walker's way!" Just follow that and all will go swimmingly :-)Sarah S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09861496043188311237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-91413044343214875472014-08-28T20:51:03.993-04:002014-08-28T20:51:03.993-04:00How about don't cut horizontally across the fi...How about don't cut horizontally across the field to jump in front of a camera! Seriously, sometimes I just want to taser people who do that.Jennifer K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06606118336143343644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-6962632910487285862014-08-28T09:06:45.770-04:002014-08-28T09:06:45.770-04:00Oh I cannot tell you how irritated I was last week...Oh I cannot tell you how irritated I was last weekend! I literally had to jump out of the way at the water station because I was about to take this woman and the volunteer out! Sarah S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09861496043188311237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-92131009708319608042014-08-27T19:08:04.684-04:002014-08-27T19:08:04.684-04:00But at the end of the day, I never let it ruin my ...But at the end of the day, I never let it ruin my race experience :)Jennifer @Run Jenny Runhttp://www.runjenny.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-37559212312895087362014-08-27T19:07:05.294-04:002014-08-27T19:07:05.294-04:00Great tips for newer runners. My peeves were on yo...Great tips for newer runners. My peeves were on your list - people walking more than 2 abreast (esp on race routes with narrow paths) and walking to get water. Jennifer @Run Jenny Runhttp://www.runjenny.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-41707452083329484102014-08-27T11:41:49.478-04:002014-08-27T11:41:49.478-04:00Ugh! Yes, totally forgot about that one! I HATE ge...Ugh! Yes, totally forgot about that one! I HATE getting splashed when someone drops a full cup of water on the ground.Sarah S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09861496043188311237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-5745648770649790802014-08-27T10:23:59.491-04:002014-08-27T10:23:59.491-04:00Gah! I hate it when ppl stop in the finisher's...Gah! I hate it when ppl stop in the finisher's chute! My legs can't take the sudden stop! Grab your crap and go ppl! I also rather not enjoy when runners dump their water in the middle of the road... in/around/on other runners. Take it to the side... ditch it there! My shoes don't need to be wet for the next 5 miles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340944483797393022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-89297972872863919012014-08-27T10:03:31.917-04:002014-08-27T10:03:31.917-04:00Yes, I have seen debates on the topic and I will u...Yes, I have seen debates on the topic and I will usually stay after I cross the finish and cheer runners in. But I do understand how some people don't want to be cheered for. <br /><br />I was running the Baltimore half marathon earlier this year after running the 5k earlier the same morning so when I was coming toward the finish (about a quarter mile away), I was going pretty slow- after all this was my mile 16 and I was pretty tired. As I was rounding a corner, I slowed to a walk and a spectator yelled out, "You don't have time to walk- the finish is right around the corner!" I was furious. I *think* she was trying to motivate me, but it just made me angry. I would have much rather had a "good job runner!" than an attempt to get me to move faster :-)Sarah S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09861496043188311237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2483808524582624189.post-41484169225613222662014-08-27T09:23:33.120-04:002014-08-27T09:23:33.120-04:00Sarah, I could not agree more. We have encountere...Sarah, I could not agree more. We have encountered some interesting situations during races with behavior, but for the most part our races have been good. I am not sure about the cheering for other runners though. This has been debated alot through other blogs, and some people are offended if you cheer and run by. I am guilty of staying neutral.Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.com