DisneyParrothead
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2010
I heard that was happening during Boston with the back of the packers. The runner Rise and Run was interviewing said the volunteers at water stops were pouring the water onto the ground as she ran by. Geez Louise! If runners are still on the course the water should still be available.Can confirm that having the race workers dismantling the course/barriers as you run past them because you're DFL is jarring and a bit discouraging (although I know some have experienced the course having been already dismantled before they got to it. UGH!) Or hearing someone say, "Oh my gosh! There's still someone running!" as you enter the last 0.1mi of a marathon. Makes you question some of your choices and beat yourself up a bit for not being faster.
BUT. I also think it's important that us Not-So-Fast'ers also are out there showing the world that running, especially distance running, isn't some unattainable, mysterious, thing that is only for people who are a certain age, or look a certain way. Also why I always wear a sparkle skirt or similar to races now.....it's gotta be at least a little fun, right?