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 2004-09-07 5:21 PM |
Pro 3903     Andover |  Subject: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort...When I am out training, I usually push the last mile-or-so on my short runs. Sometimes I must sound like a freight train, huffing and puffing, feet slapping the ground, to others around me. But, I know this effort will make me better in the long run. Now, my question has to do with the effort I put into the race. I plan on running most of the 5 miler I am doing at a comfortable pace but should I “close” in “full gear,” and risk scaring others away? Not that there will be many people left by the time I get around to the finish anyway.  Seriously, should I be worried about how I look/sound crossing the line or just go for my PB? Sorry for such a stupid question and thanks for any replies! Rob |
| 2004-09-07 5:27 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Regular 99 Pensacola, Florida | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... go for it. nobody's going to care. go with how you feel. |
| 2004-09-07 5:35 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Elite 3235 San Diego | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Go for it. You paid your money.. make all the noise you want  |
| 2004-09-07 5:49 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Why save it until the end? |
| 2004-09-07 7:16 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Go like hell...pull out all of the stops...you-know-what's to the wall...everyone will be too busy doing the same thing to even notice how you sound! |
| 2004-09-07 7:28 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Extreme Veteran 444 Thunder Bay, Ontario | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... I was grunting so bad, I heard other "women" (not stereotyping 'cause I'm one) comment... "my God she sounds like an elephant coming!!!" so be it - - one must breathe how they may Go for it |
| 2004-09-07 9:31 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Expert 1836 Lafayette, CO | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... It's been said that if you want to race fast, you have to train fast. By extension, you should race how you train, and it that means sprinting, screaming, the last couple hundred meters or so, do it. There are no style points awarded in triathlons! |
| 2004-09-07 9:43 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Extreme Veteran 443 Manitoba, Canada | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... I did one of my races this year with a chest cold - and was wheezing so loudly during the last portion of the run that the woman in front of me turned to look at me, so I apologized for scaring her - then passed her So run your own race and don't worry about it. |
| 2004-09-07 10:10 PM in reply to: #58882 |
Expert 1836 Lafayette, CO | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Laerka - 2004-09-07 7:43 PM I did one of my races this year with a chest cold - and was wheezing so loudly during the last portion of the run that the woman in front of me turned to look at me, so I apologized for scaring her - then passed her NICE! |
| 2004-09-07 11:25 PM in reply to: #58773 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Laerka, that just rocks. |
| 2004-09-08 5:39 AM in reply to: #58773 |
Extreme Veteran 310 | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Just go for your PB with all means. All sorts of noise included. Everyone will do the same! Don't worry about "scaring" others during the finish, it is normal. |
| 2004-09-08 7:14 AM in reply to: #58890 |
| Pro 3903 Andover | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... joeinco - 2004-09-07 10:10 PM Laerka - 2004-09-07 7:43 PM I did one of my races this year with a chest cold - and was wheezing so loudly during the last portion of the run that the woman in front of me turned to look at me, so I apologized for scaring her - then passed her NICE! I agree... That is AWESOME! Thanks for the replies folks. I won't worry about it and just do what feels right! Cheers, Rob |
| 2004-09-08 7:39 AM in reply to: #58773 |
Expert 636 Torrington,CT | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Run your own race and don't worry about the others around you. Some may be too busy throwing up to notice your breathing! Good Luck Evelyn |
| 2004-09-08 8:23 AM in reply to: #58773 |
Champion 4902 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... You can make all the noise you want ... it's YOUR race. Heck, I've been passed by people wheezing, groaning, burping, and just plain gasping for breath...but they DID pass me! |
| 2004-09-08 8:33 AM in reply to: #58773 |
| Regular 138 | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Don't think you need to worry about it. I've never been to a triathlon but the road races I've entered there are plenty of people 'huffing and puffing'. There are a lot of people who are really pushing themselves so you won't be alone. I find the gym worse. I'm always dripping with sweat and towards the end gasping for breath everyone else seems to be taking it easy staring at me. |
| 2004-09-08 9:08 AM in reply to: #58773 |
| Pro 3903 Andover | Subject: RE: Race Effort -vs- Training Effort... Thanks again for the replies folks and, John, I'm honored that your first post was in response to my question - Welcome! Cheers, Rob Edited by MountainBreeze 2004-09-08 9:09 AM |
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