Juvinile Diabetis Foundation 5k 10/23/11
I can say that I had my best time or I can go with the guy whose GPS watch told the truth. The race was measured incorrectly. But if anything this was my best finish in a while.
2nd Place Overall!!!!
1st in Age Group
So I had to go out for another run-for a cool down but also to add the mileage in that I wanted to run for the day.
Nothing to hack Charity Races but please STOP charging an arm and a leg for a race and then have the course marked incorrectly.
Another issue I have about all these charity events: Please tell the Volunteers at the post Race/Event areas to watch to food to keep it for POST EVENT!
I can't stand seeing all the items gone even before the walk/run/bike-a-thon begins.
Event Directors need to put your foot down. It's nice that there is a Charity trying to race funds, but this was a disgrace how much stuff was taken before the start.
And people.... if you are walking, just go walk and stop carrying 20lbs of: bananas, pretzels, drinks, ice cream, etc. Just walk and post event you can take as much and you can after you did a good deed for your charity of choice.
You are so right! It is so frustrating to support a charity run and then watch as people go crazy with the freebies.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that the race directors want their race to "the best" but when did the recovery table become an all you can eat buffet? It really IS possible to refuel after a 5k with just water and maybe a bit of fruit. We don't need an 800 cal recovery gorge. When did that all start anyway?
Spend the energy and the money on organization, good timing and great course layout.
Keep 'em coming Bennett!