I realize that I'm rapidly becoming the curmudgeonly old man who sits on his front stoop and screams at kids for walking on his lawn, but some things are getting out of control. When I'm King of the World, there will be a few changes, including (but not limited to) the following:
Before being allowed race entry, all competitors must familiarize themselves with the verb win, and show the ability to use it properly in a sentence. Please note definition number one; to finish first in a race. As such, "winning second place" is oxymoronic and will not be accepted.
Finisher's medals will not be distributed to able bodied adults after completion of any events shorter than a marathon. Some folks who completed Saturday's Brooklyn Half Marathon who are disappointed that they didn't get one and aren't shy about complaining about it at NYRR's facebook/therapy page. What's with the need for constant affirmation? Did mommy not show you enough love as a child?
Read the damn course description before you enter the race. Saturday's Harryman Triathlon took place in Harriman State Park. Here's a sample of the whining going on at message boards. "The water at 55-degrees was much too cold, the bike course was unbearably tough with one giant hill and the run while OK necessitated runners go on the grass for a time where it was quite uneven and could trip or sprain an ankle." Seriously? The course description pretty much told you to expect this stuff. And exactly what color is the sky in your fantasy world in which you thought the lake would be warm in Rockland/Orange County in May? You seem like the kind of guy who would visit the rain forest and complain that it's too wet. Next time cinch up your pink, frilly tri suit, slap on a neoprene cap and race. Or don't. But don't act surprised when it's cold and hilly at Harriman.
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Somebody Needs a Hug
I realize that I'm rapidly becoming the curmudgeonly old man who sits on his front stoop and screams at kids for walking on his lawn, but some things are getting out of control. When I'm King of the World, there will be a few changes, including (but not limited to) the following:
Before being allowed race entry, all competitors must familiarize themselves with the verb win, and show the ability to use it properly in a sentence. Please note definition number one; to finish first in a race. As such, "winning second place" is oxymoronic and will not be accepted.
Finisher's medals will not be distributed to able bodied adults after completion of any events shorter than a marathon. Some folks who completed Saturday's Brooklyn Half Marathon who are disappointed that they didn't get one and aren't shy about complaining about it at NYRR's facebook/therapy page. What's with the need for constant affirmation? Did mommy not show you enough love as a child?
Read the damn course description before you enter the race. Saturday's Harryman Triathlon took place in Harriman State Park. Here's a sample of the whining going on at message boards. "The water at 55-degrees was much too cold, the bike course was unbearably tough with one giant hill and the run while OK necessitated runners go on the grass for a time where it was quite uneven and could trip or sprain an ankle." Seriously? The course description pretty much told you to expect this stuff. And exactly what color is the sky in your fantasy world in which you thought the lake would be warm in Rockland/Orange County in May? You seem like the kind of guy who would visit the rain forest and complain that it's too wet. Next time cinch up your pink, frilly tri suit, slap on a neoprene cap and race. Or don't. But don't act surprised when it's cold and hilly at Harriman.
Somebody Needs a Hug
I realize that I'm rapidly becoming the curmudgeonly old man who sits on his front stoop and screams at kids for walking on his lawn, but some things are getting out of control. When I'm King of the World, there will be a few changes, including (but not limited to) the following:
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