I haven't done a road race in quite some time. Well, I suppose the Boston Marathon counts, but when you are decked out in stars and stripes carrying an American Flag while chanting U-S-A! U-S-A!, it doesn't really count as a serious race.
Anyway, a couple recent discussions have brought up a few pet peeves I have regarding people's etiquette on the race course. This time around its all about water stations. And to solve both of these issues, all one really has to do it be aware of their surroundings.
- person #1 that I would shoot before Hitler is the person who comes in to the water station, grabs a cup of water, and then immediately stops and walks while drinking (it's not that hard, I can describe it if need be). Grab you cup and get the hell out of the way! There are plenty of us out there that can drink while running. I swear one of these times, I'm going to throw up and elbow and run over the person who stops in front of me. Grab a cup, run past the tables, move off to the side, glance behind you, and then start walking. Drink until your heart is content.
- person #2 that I would assassinate in lieu of Hitler. The people who dispose of a partially full cup of water with no regard for where other people are. I'm sorry, but nothing sucks more than having to run in a wet shoe for 23 miles due to some jackass throwing their cup of water or Gatorade into your shoe. Just look around before tossing the cup. Be aware of your surroundings! Note: this also applies to people spitting or blowing snot rockets. No one wants to be hit by your bodily fluids!
I don't understand how simple common sense escapes so many people.
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totally agree on both counts, ESPECIALLY number one. Though I'd kill Hitler first, those people would be a close second. I've thrown elbos into the water stop walkers and they've had the nerve to tell me to watch where I'm going. First off, I WAS watching, that's why you got the elbo. Second off, well, I guess that's really it.
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