gtown
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Post by gtown on May 17, 2009 11:31:15 GMT -5
Pretty sure a lot have broken that rule thanks to the Nike 10k in Toronto.
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Post by runner121 on May 17, 2009 12:50:56 GMT -5
Never participate in a pity clap, no one ever enjoys the pity clap.
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Post by henry25 on May 17, 2009 13:27:49 GMT -5
If you DNF you must return the race day t-shirt. HA! ;D
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Post by pq on May 19, 2009 8:21:13 GMT -5
This one maybe needs some additional clarification: *Wait at least five minutes for your running partner to show, but no more than ten. Don't leave 5 minutes before your three running partners show up at the agreed time, especially if you've emailed them the evening before confirming the time, and one of them travelled all the way from Australia via Toronto. "I thought it was Monday"... um yeah ...
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Post by ahutch on May 19, 2009 8:51:43 GMT -5
Don't leave 5 minutes before your three running partners show up at the agreed time, especially if you've emailed them the evening before confirming the time, and one of them travelled all the way from Australia via Toronto. Clearly such an action would anger the running gods greatly. I pity the fool who would so brazenly provoke them.
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Post by runnerdude on May 19, 2009 10:26:10 GMT -5
Never look back in a race.
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cda
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Post by cda on May 19, 2009 11:32:17 GMT -5
Never look back in a race. Rupp is guilty of this one...didn't seem to cause any trouble.
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Post by Desy on May 19, 2009 14:55:07 GMT -5
Pete, you are busting me for something I told you about! Crap!
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Post by pq on May 19, 2009 15:56:05 GMT -5
Pete, you are busting me for something I told you about! Crap! Aw shit man, and you told me about that on a run. I broke my own damn rule! Sorry man.... I owe you one.
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Post by SI on May 19, 2009 16:24:35 GMT -5
Never look back in a race. Rupp is guilty of this one...didn't seem to cause any trouble. Yet.
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Post by jordan1234567890 on May 19, 2009 17:44:11 GMT -5
Don't wear the race day tshirt in the race - sheesh. LMAO i flippin hate poeple who do this! like unless its an underarmour or a dry fit one which oyu should have already, honestly wear the shirt you brought .. like picture someone at ofsaa running in an ofsaa tshirt .. Stupid fackkkk
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Post by slamer on May 24, 2009 2:49:16 GMT -5
Never look back in a race. --If you need to look back, it means you have more to give. -- if you have more to give on the final stretch, then give. --if you are NOT going to go all out at the end, then don't be a dumbass and make sure you have time to celebrate and high five people before doing so - dont high five people until after you are done racing -Always run through the line, no matter how far back you think your opponent is -if you run anything shorter than 5km then learn how to lean at the line (i'm looking at your Gary Reed) -do lean at the line (again shorter than 5km) -Never run on the inside of McInnis unless you want to be yelled at and screw the "no Km" rule... we race in the metric system, why do I need to constantly convert to some pointless imperial measurement?
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Post by dirtnasty on May 24, 2009 9:59:08 GMT -5
Never look back in a race. and screw the "no Km" rule... we race in the metric system, why do I need to constantly convert to some pointless imperial measurement? How tall are you? How much do you weigh? What size sub do you get at subway? I would bet that your answers all ended in feet, pounds, and inches... so really, imperial isn't that pointless if we use it every day. you can't just pick and choose my friend.
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Post by SI on May 24, 2009 10:12:18 GMT -5
Most of these rules are pointless-that's the point. Have to go with the miles rule-it actually should be near the top of the list. Someone tells me they are doing 90km a week? I do that and I don't even really run for crying out loud.
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Post by chantry on May 24, 2009 11:20:57 GMT -5
Metric makes calculations easier. I would much rather divide and multiply by 10s then to deal with the conversion of the mile.
Dirtnasty: It's not a matter of whether or not we still use the imperial system. It's about how practical it really is. If everyone used the metric system, things would be much, much, much simpler.
I really don't have anything against people who use the imperial system though. I just don't see how you can make a no-km rule on a Canadian track and field forum, when the metric system is clearly much easier to use. Why do you think we adopted it?
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Post by henry25 on May 24, 2009 11:45:08 GMT -5
I just don't see how you can make a no-km rule on a Canadian track and field forum, when the metric system is clearly much easier to use. Why do you think we adopted it? because running 50 MILES sounds so much cooler than 80 kilometres
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Post by SI on May 24, 2009 12:24:01 GMT -5
The rules need not be explained. They are self-evident to anyone who gets it.
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syphon
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Post by syphon on May 24, 2009 12:56:24 GMT -5
and screw the "no Km" rule... we race in the metric system, why do I need to constantly convert to some pointless imperial measurement? How tall are you? How much do you weigh? What size sub do you get at subway? I would bet that your answers all ended in feet, pounds, and inches... so really, imperial isn't that pointless if we use it every day. you can't just pick and choose my friend. 178cm, 65kg, 30 cm.
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Post by dirtnasty on May 24, 2009 14:21:38 GMT -5
How tall are you? How much do you weigh? What size sub do you get at subway? I would bet that your answers all ended in feet, pounds, and inches... so really, imperial isn't that pointless if we use it every day. you can't just pick and choose my friend. 178cm, 65kg, 30 cm. I actually laughed out loud because I pictured someone ordering a 30cm sub.
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dr1500
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Post by dr1500 on May 24, 2009 14:46:23 GMT -5
I actually laughed out loud because I pictured someone ordering a 30cm sub. You're such a weirdo
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Post by henry25 on May 24, 2009 15:03:29 GMT -5
I actually laughed out loud because I pictured someone ordering a 30cm sub. You're such a weirdo lmfao!
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myers
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Post by myers on May 24, 2009 21:05:49 GMT -5
- 1978 Geneva Convention on Spandex: Don't wear spandex shirts if your navel extends further than your nipples (James Davison rule).
- When passing a runner in a race, don't say "good job" unless you're 100% sure of beating them.
** I also keep track of my training volume in kilometers. As far as the various arguments regarding this, I'd ask if anyone describes driving distance or speed in miles. This seems more relevant than the length of my sandwiches.
** Finally, I'm going to take extreme issue with the dropping out after shitting yourself rule. I've won races overall and also won money after losing bowel control in several road races. I prefer to think this intimidated my competitors more than anything. Also, since I've shit in 60-70% of the marathons I've run, this rule would require me to break the DNFing rule quite dramatically.
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Post by Shaftoe on May 25, 2009 10:07:40 GMT -5
because running 50 MILES sounds so much cooler than 80 kilometres Not half as cool as XXXVI leuga, punk.
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Post by journeyman on May 25, 2009 17:15:33 GMT -5
Mileage in miles. Workouts in meters (except for "quarters" and "milers"). Fartlek in minutes. Races in Ks. Plenty to go around.
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Post by nscoach67 on May 25, 2009 20:52:21 GMT -5
** I also keep track of my training volume in kilometers. As far as the various arguments regarding this, I'd ask if anyone describes driving distance or speed in miles. I'm from the maritimes, we describe driving distance by minutes, not kilometres. But I believe people still measure miles to the gallon in their cars.
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