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 2009-07-22 10:50 AM |
Master  1610    Kirkland, WA |  Subject: To race or not to racemy gf is doing her 2nd sprint on Aug. 2nd. it will be here first race w/an OWS. there is also an OLY that day. i would like to do the OLY, (i have done 3 oly's before), but she did express that she wanted me to be able to take pictures of her. . she says it isn't a big deal if i do one of the races. she has came and taken pictures of me atleast 4-5 races (she didn't want to race at those) so, do i: do the sprint? do the OLY? not race and take pictures? |
| 2009-07-22 10:58 AM in reply to: #2301509 |
Elite 3371  | Subject: RE: To race or not to race I'd do the sprint. You can take "before" pictures, and then you can take pictures of her run and finish. You know...if you beat her.  |
| 2009-07-22 11:04 AM in reply to: #2301509 |
Expert 790 | Subject: RE: To race or not to race Just take pics. It's her first race with an OWS. Make the day about her. |
 2009-07-22 11:07 AM in reply to: #2301545 |
| Subject: ... This user's post has been ignored. Edited by AcesFull 2009-07-22 11:08 AM |
| 2009-07-22 11:23 AM in reply to: #2301509 |
Champion 7553 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: To race or not to race Life gets very treacherous when a female of the species uses phrases like "I'd like you to" and "it's no big deal if you don't" together. If you're a risk-taker, race whichever event you choose. You get a race and may only spend a few days in Fido's doghouse. If you're risk averse, you'll accept that there is exactly one true statement above. Granted, you miss the race, but you do get pizza. Now the third option is to find someone who is available and has a knack for taking great action pictures and have them take the pictures while you race. Note: This only works if what she really wants are photographic memories of the race, not your undivided attention while she is racing. |
| 2009-07-22 11:26 AM in reply to: #2301590 |
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| 2009-07-22 11:28 AM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: To race or not to race Your gf asked you to support and take pictures of her during her race. Your thoughts are that you could race too. Just think about it from that perspective and ask yourself what the right decision is? (there is already a lack of pizza thread. You might become a contributor to the thread) |
| 2009-07-22 11:34 AM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Veteran 309 Salisbury NC | Subject: RE: To race or not to race She asked you to support her, the picture is just a justification. Just take the pictures. |
| 2009-07-22 11:35 AM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Master 1610 Kirkland, WA | Subject: RE: To race or not to race ok, i am glad others recognize phrases like ' i am fine with whatever you chose' are a perfect indicator that that is not true. not to hijack my own thread - <hijack> but why do women make it complicated like that? why not just say ' i would rather have you not do the race and take pictures' (i.e. the truth), than some convoluted trickery that is bound to get all of us in trouble? i do not understand! </hijack> |
| 2009-07-22 11:40 AM in reply to: #2301626 |
| Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: To race or not to race ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 12:35 PM ok, i am glad others recognize phrases like ' i am fine with whatever you chose' are a perfect indicator that that is not true. not to hijack my own thread - but why do women make it complicated like that? why not just say ' i would rather have you not do the race and take pictures' (i.e. the truth), than some convoluted trickery that is bound to get all of us in trouble? i do not understand! because then you call us selfish or bossy. so we dance around it. but if you said you'd be there to take pictures, you d*&n well better show up and take her picture. |
| 2009-07-22 11:42 AM in reply to: #2301626 |
| Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: To race or not to race ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 12:35 PM ok, i am glad others recognize phrases like ' i am fine with whatever you chose' are a perfect indicator that that is not true. not to hijack my own thread - but why do women make it complicated like that? why not just say ' i would rather have you not do the race and take pictures' (i.e. the truth), than some convoluted trickery that is bound to get all of us in trouble? i do not understand! Because she would rather YOU reach that decision on your own. Women often need validation in situations. You did the opposite in the situation. You put YOU first. So she backed down from her position to try to appease you (and avoid conflict). |
| 2009-07-22 11:59 AM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Elite 2733 Venture Industries, | Subject: RE: To race or not to race ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 11:50 AM my gf is doing her 2nd sprint on Aug. 2nd. it will be here first race w/an OWS. there is also an OLY that day. i would like to do the OLY, (i have done 3 oly's before), but she did express that she wanted me to be able to take pictures of her. . she says it isn't a big deal if i do one of the races. she has came and taken pictures of me atleast 4-5 races (she didn't want to race at those) so, do i: do the sprint? do the OLY? not race and take pictures? When your girlfriend says "it doesn't matter" does she really mean "it doesn't matter" or does she mean "it matters and you better figure that out." A first race is something that will never happen again. Having friends, family and loved ones cheering you on at your first race is something pretty cool. If it's just another race to you, it's her first race. Be the "prince" and the "hero" and don't race and just take pictures and make the day about her first race. |
| 2009-07-22 12:03 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Sneaky Slow 8694 Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: To race or not to race There will be a bunch of more Olys. There will only be one time she does her first OWS. This is really kind of a no-brainer. |
| 2009-07-22 12:12 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Elite 3371 | Subject: RE: To race or not to race Haha, apparently I'm a jerk. |
| 2009-07-22 12:17 PM in reply to: #2301640 |
| Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: To race or not to race meherczeg - 2009-07-22 12:40 PM ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 12:35 PM ok, i am glad others recognize phrases like ' i am fine with whatever you chose' are a perfect indicator that that is not true. not to hijack my own thread - but why do women make it complicated like that? why not just say ' i would rather have you not do the race and take pictures' (i.e. the truth), than some convoluted trickery that is bound to get all of us in trouble? i do not understand! because then you call us selfish or bossy. so we dance around it. but if you said you'd be there to take pictures, you d*&n well better show up and take her picture. Yeppers - some guys are known to throw fits and exclaim that you can't tell them what to do. Go cheer her on and take those pictures. Sounds to me like she wants you to support her in her race the way she has for you on numerous occassions. OWS is crazy and the first is an experience all on its own. She needs to know you're around for her. Plus, it can be super fun to spectate at a race! |
| 2009-07-22 12:21 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Veteran 738 | Subject: RE: To race or not to race Bring a disposable water proof camera and race with her, taking pictures all the way. And then post them on the Pace Booty thread. |
| 2009-07-22 12:27 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Elite 3490 Toledo, Ohio | Subject: RE: To race or not to race I'm surprised not being there to take her pictures is an option. I suppose if you're looking for a way to get out of this relationship, then don't go. But don't be surprised if she doesn't call to tell you how she did. Oh... and if you do decide to take the pics, as was said earlier... make sure you post them in the pace booty thread. Edited by olliedawg 2009-07-22 12:28 PM |
| 2009-07-22 1:47 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Master 1610 Kirkland, WA | Subject: RE: To race or not to race wow - well i guess the opinions show me what i should do! i was already leaning towards that too. . and now i feel like an a$$ for even thinking about not just sidelining it. . thanks COJ |
| 2009-07-22 1:55 PM in reply to: #2301648 |
| Champion 7553 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: To race or not to race ADollar79 - 2009-07-22 11:42 AM ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 12:35 PM ok, i am glad others recognize phrases like ' i am fine with whatever you chose' are a perfect indicator that that is not true. not to hijack my own thread - but why do women make it complicated like that? why not just say ' i would rather have you not do the race and take pictures' (i.e. the truth), than some convoluted trickery that is bound to get all of us in trouble? i do not understand! Because she would rather YOU reach that decision on your own. And given enough trial and error, we usually figure it out. |
| 2009-07-22 1:56 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: To race or not to race ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 10:50 AM my gf is doing her 2nd sprint on Aug. 2nd. it will be here first race w/an OWS. there is also an OLY that day. i would like to do the OLY, (i have done 3 oly's before), but she did express that she wanted me to be able to take pictures of her. . she says it isn't a big deal if i do one of the races. she has came and taken pictures of me atleast 4-5 races (she didn't want to race at those) so, do i: do the sprint? do the OLY? not race and take pictures? When she says, "it isn't a big deal", does that mean, "read between the lines- don't race and take pictures- I'm testing your love for me"... or does it really MEAN "it isn't a big deal"? Based on which one of those you pick, you have your answer.  Because I can tell you, if I don't my boyfriend that he could race and it wasn't a big deal... that's what it would MEAN. He could race. If I wanted him to really take pictures, I would tell him to take pictures and not race. I say what I mean. Edited by KSH 2009-07-22 1:57 PM |
| 2009-07-22 2:04 PM in reply to: #2302056 |
| Veteran 309 Salisbury NC | Subject: RE: To race or not to race KSH - 2009-07-22 1:56 PM ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 10:50 AM my gf is doing her 2nd sprint on Aug. 2nd. it will be here first race w/an OWS. there is also an OLY that day. i would like to do the OLY, (i have done 3 oly's before), but she did express that she wanted me to be able to take pictures of her. . she says it isn't a big deal if i do one of the races. she has came and taken pictures of me atleast 4-5 races (she didn't want to race at those) so, do i: do the sprint? do the OLY? not race and take pictures? When she says, "it isn't a big deal", does that mean, "read between the lines- don't race and take pictures- I'm testing your love for me"... or does it really MEAN "it isn't a big deal"? Based on which one of those you pick, you have your answer. Because I can tell you, if I don't my boyfriend that he could race and it wasn't a big deal... that's what it would MEAN. He could race. If I wanted him to really take pictures, I would tell him to take pictures and not race. I say what I mean. You have a lucky boyfriend |
| 2009-07-22 2:08 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Master 1610 Kirkland, WA | Subject: RE: To race or not to race i think it really isn't too big of a deal - but i am going to not race. i have a HIM 2 weeks after that anyways. . and i just raced last weekend. i don't think i've ever attended a race and not raced. it will be fun to watch her though and cheer her on. and KSH - yes, he must be lucky. my gf is pretty straightforward normally, and when she isn't, i can usually figure it out quickly, as we have been together almost 4 years. . |
| 2009-07-22 2:15 PM in reply to: #2302090 |
| Veteran 309 Salisbury NC | Subject: RE: To race or not to race ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 2:08 PM i think it really isn't too big of a deal - but i am going to not race. i have a HIM 2 weeks after that anyways. . and i just raced last weekend. i don't think i've ever attended a race and not raced. it will be fun to watch her though and cheer her on. and KSH - yes, he must be lucky. my gf is pretty straightforward normally, and when she isn't, i can usually figure it out quickly, as we have been together almost 4 years. . Get on one knee at the finish line. Step up. I am only kidding and its none of my business but that one be one heck of a way to pop the question. |
| 2009-07-22 2:22 PM in reply to: #2302110 |
| Elite 3490 Toledo, Ohio | Subject: RE: To race or not to race monroeduck - 2009-07-22 3:15 PM ultrahip_00 - 2009-07-22 2:08 PM i think it really isn't too big of a deal - but i am going to not race. i have a HIM 2 weeks after that anyways. . and i just raced last weekend. i don't think i've ever attended a race and not raced. it will be fun to watch her though and cheer her on. Get on one knee at the finish line. Step up. I am only kidding and its none of my business but that one be one heck of a way to pop the question. and KSH - yes, he must be lucky. my gf is pretty straightforward normally, and when she isn't, i can usually figure it out quickly, as we have been together almost 4 years. . These proposals always surprise me. I would think most women would prefer to not look like they just ran a triathlon in the subsequent pictures. |
| 2009-07-22 2:32 PM in reply to: #2301509 |
| Master 1932 Savannah, | Subject: RE: To race or not to race Make this one all about her - there will be other races you can do together. So just wear you most peacocky race shirt/hat/etc and smile and shake the cowbell and take pictures and tell her how great she did. |
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