tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post3562541653110505637..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Quitting BostonFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23425186890765775042018-04-28T12:28:28.891-04:002018-04-28T12:28:28.891-04:00That's an interesting question to ponder. I do...That's an interesting question to ponder. I do imagine that the mindset of an elite runner is a lot different from a casual runner. For me, it's really hard to drop out of a race because I'm racing against myself. An elite runners is actually competing with others, so maybe it's easier to drop out when you're not feeling it. I'll never be an elite, so I doubt I'll ever really understand the difference in thinking.Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8255217549906625122018-04-26T21:56:58.170-04:002018-04-26T21:56:58.170-04:00I wonder if it's better for them to DNS or DNF...I wonder if it's better for them to DNS or DNF then have a "slow" (ha, ha) finish time? Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22868022566063460992018-04-25T21:48:06.723-04:002018-04-25T21:48:06.723-04:00These races take on a completely different meaning...These races take on a completely different meaning when its what you do for a living. That being said, I would have much preferred to see all of the elites push through. I'm so glad Desi didn't drop out, it was awesome watching her win!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-2959089968256365562018-04-25T08:24:03.069-04:002018-04-25T08:24:03.069-04:00I totally agree! Seems like finishing is better t...I totally agree! Seems like finishing is better than quitting. Although the weather that day looked awful!!julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-47305808972537733882018-04-25T07:03:16.772-04:002018-04-25T07:03:16.772-04:00Yes I think so!Yes I think so!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-65852771066571324842018-04-24T21:01:23.685-04:002018-04-24T21:01:23.685-04:00Or I should say not risk my dream job lol.
I'd...Or I should say not risk my dream job lol.<br />I'd risk a crappy career any day of the week haha.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22832285155688568252018-04-24T21:00:15.709-04:002018-04-24T21:00:15.709-04:00Good point. But then again any attempt is better t...Good point. But then again any attempt is better than no attempt at all I guess lol They have my respect either way because frankly I could only dream to have talent and be able to train like they do. I probably wouldn't risk my job for a little pride either lol.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-90536927815741782092018-04-24T19:52:07.630-04:002018-04-24T19:52:07.630-04:00I didn't even take into consideration the Spon...I didn't even take into consideration the Sponsorships! That makes sense now. Although if you really think about it, Is it good to sponsor quitters? Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-62575524342248326372018-04-24T19:49:20.243-04:002018-04-24T19:49:20.243-04:00I have heard several elite runners address This. T...I have heard several elite runners address This. Their careers depend in it. A DNF doesn't hurt them too much but a bad time can kill their sponsorships and ruin their overall standings. I once thought the same as you but I get it, its their job, career. If I was one I'd be the same way, it costs a fortune to train at that level so I don't blame them for not wanting to possibly ruin their funding or standings or sponsorships. Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10108127641813623072018-04-24T19:42:35.962-04:002018-04-24T19:42:35.962-04:00Yea, I wonder why a DNF is better than a slower ti...Yea, I wonder why a DNF is better than a slower time?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-54650768163683654972018-04-24T19:41:42.339-04:002018-04-24T19:41:42.339-04:00Those conditions were brutal on Monday . Congrats ...Those conditions were brutal on Monday . Congrats to you Rachel!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35796054903468486902018-04-24T19:40:55.734-04:002018-04-24T19:40:55.734-04:00Kudos to her for finishing instead of dropping out...Kudos to her for finishing instead of dropping out. I have heard of runners running a race but if they are not happy with their time they won't cross the timing mat or they might rip their timing chip of their bib. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20866090113576119112018-04-24T19:39:19.992-04:002018-04-24T19:39:19.992-04:00It doesn't set a very good example does it? I&...It doesn't set a very good example does it? I'd rather see a runner just slow down rather than quit.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-90010724242747492892018-04-24T19:37:19.929-04:002018-04-24T19:37:19.929-04:00I get there is SO Much more pressure with them for...I get there is SO Much more pressure with them for sure!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-17337548011958381982018-04-24T19:36:35.870-04:002018-04-24T19:36:35.870-04:00Very true! No big deal for them if they drop out c...Very true! No big deal for them if they drop out cuts they know they can run it again next year.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-57357550222382723812018-04-24T19:35:52.147-04:002018-04-24T19:35:52.147-04:00I get the saving the legs thing but why not just w...I get the saving the legs thing but why not just walk the rest of the way or just run a slower pace?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-90774827098202795602018-04-24T19:35:10.466-04:002018-04-24T19:35:10.466-04:00So much for those mantras like " push through...So much for those mantras like " push through" "don't quit", etc.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-13093664056280136052018-04-24T19:34:01.491-04:002018-04-24T19:34:01.491-04:00I will be sure to go read!I will be sure to go read!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-14440067903335179982018-04-24T19:33:41.453-04:002018-04-24T19:33:41.453-04:00Yea, it was great seeing her win!Yea, it was great seeing her win!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38135963767199053112018-04-24T13:02:32.569-04:002018-04-24T13:02:32.569-04:00I would love to hear an elite's response to th...I would love to hear an elite's response to this question! My guess is the same as what others have been saying, saving themselves to do better in the next one. But like you I wonder, when do they know it would be better to DNF?AmyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037851599714423746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-39673788143223411852018-04-24T11:45:07.201-04:002018-04-24T11:45:07.201-04:00It doesn’t surprise me at all - the conditions are...It doesn’t surprise me at all - the conditions are just so bad. I think I was hypothermic on course and I just didn’t realize it - it makes me wonder if I was a badass or dumbass for finishing and not getting medical help. Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13133393278571822391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-56762607190891947062018-04-24T11:24:56.658-04:002018-04-24T11:24:56.658-04:00I'm not even talking about bad weather. I can ...I'm not even talking about bad weather. I can some what understand dropping out in conditions like last Mondays, but I am talking about just dropping out in general (even in perfect weather conditions).Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-21848290836590332962018-04-24T11:15:24.340-04:002018-04-24T11:15:24.340-04:00I think a lot of elites drop out in weather like t...I think a lot of elites drop out in weather like that to avoid injuries. If they injure themselves, say a muscle injury, it could mean months out. Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63522501767766559532018-04-24T09:26:27.835-04:002018-04-24T09:26:27.835-04:00I think higher level runners have different consid...I think higher level runners have different considerations when it pertains to races.<br /><br />As a casual runner, while I certainly train for every race with a specific time goal in mind, in the end, my ultimate goal is to not be swept and finish upright. <br /><br />On the other hand, my son's running partner is a former collegiate runner. The last race they ran, she suffered a minor injury late in the race and ended up walking the last couple of miles. She finished the race, but went around the finish line timing mat because she didn't want the time on her race resume. I haven't seen her to ask why a DNF if better than a poor time, but obviously, it does make a difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-77884738713331495792018-04-24T09:08:42.743-04:002018-04-24T09:08:42.743-04:00That's so true = I never thought of that - the...That's so true = I never thought of that - they'd still finish WELLLLL before 95% of the crowd, but some still drop out. Maybe it is a pride thing. I can understand if its for injury - that makes sense, but just because you won't be happy with where you place? That's kinda sad to me.Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.com