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Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing - The Real Deal

guest — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:47:44 GMT

Ok... here is the real deal on this subject. I just ran the A1A Half Marathon and I did NOT use my iPod. I thought I would try and see what the issues were as a "purist" with iPod Runners being distracted, etc. This is what happened:

Three iPod wearers made some erratic turns and cut me off. In fact one was so bad, I ended up bumping into another runner. However, three runners NOT wearing iPods did the same thing and worse. The first "non-iPodder" tangled feet with me when she cut across to get to another runner. She didn't even look back to see what she did to me. I didn't fall but sorry would have been nice. The second "non iPodder" got two cups of water or G/ade; I was passing on the right. He drank one and threw the other one and hit me with it splashing the water all over me. I was happy for the wet down but if I were wearing an uncovered he would have damaged it. The third "non-iPodder" in the last mile or so was in front of me and I had to pass. She stopped dead in her tracks with no regard for people behind, no water stop, nothing. Well, trying to not bowl her over I bounced her pretty hard. That really upset me... no hazard lights... nothing. The race rules were clear... no iPods. Lots of people wore them, cd players and radio headphones. I will never leave mine behind again. There is no difference between the runners with and without in my view. My memory is clear. This was today. ALL HAIL THE MOTIVATIONAL BENEFITS OF THE IPOD!

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:44:29 GMT

Thank you very much Jay. I will definitely keep it up. You all clearly are passionate about running and that is very motivating.

I will keep you posted.

Cheers,

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:49:25 GMT

Legalize it!

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:44:32 GMT

lahrunner, thanks. I will and I am sure she will too.

And who knows, maybe I have a sub 3 hour marathon in my future. I think so.

Wouldn't that be cool. I will make sure to keep you posted on whats up with me.

Cheers,

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:11:17 GMT

It is... Please keep me posted on your progress!

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:28:56 GMT

I understand you Mary, but perhaps the solution isn't to ban them but to respectfully request that racers keep them down low enough to be able to hear the other sounds around them.

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:25:58 GMT

NHSenior, I don't think it is necessary for you to refer to anyone as a twit.

That's unkind and against the spirit of the conversation as I understood it.

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:21:33 GMT

That's fantastic! My 73 year old Dad loves Matlock.

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:10:03 GMT

That is fantastic. You know, I never could remember the name of the Rocky theme.

I love running. I have no idea why my entire life was wasted up to last June drinking Vodka and eating crapola.

The before and after pictures are quite funny to see. You have done great as well.

25K, wow... that's my maximum distance at one go so far in training. I have done two half marathons. The last being the ING in Miami 2 weeks ago.

My next big one is the Mississauga Marathon in Canada. Mom lives there so that's the attraction.

Good luck, keep in touch.

Re: The iPod conflict brews in racing

guest — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:59:49 GMT

You all are so cool. I am glad I signed up here today