Now, I think I've made my point there, also absolutely unprecedented levels of engagement! As it was all in agreement I think I've struck a nerve!Some runners elitism makes my blood boil! Just cos I'm not running 2:45 for a marathon doesn't mean I don't deserve to be there. Anyone of that attitude following me, kindly stop now.— Andrew Driscoll (@thatrunningguy_) January 9, 2018
My point of view, as a slower runner myself, is clearly that everyone is a runner, yes at different paces but running a ten minute mile doesn't make you less of a runner than doing a 7 minute one. Races have become busier and busier since I began as the sport gained popularity, and apart from occasionally cursing someone I can't get passed (St Davids Day 10k 2017...) I think this is great.
More fitter people is great, bigger self supporting races is great (even though some events ramp up prices to take advantage I'm sure), the sport in which I participate becoming bigger and stronger... I'm on board!
However, there is a small minority who disagree. See slower runners as a waste of resources, think they're in the way, a waste of time.
Firstly, I stand by the point that everyone deserves a crack at any event they want. Secondly, I'd never get how these people are a bother to these swift (and 99% of the time anonymous on social media) runners, as they're behind them and they'd never see them...
I guess I just don't get some people, but remember, I've always thought a proper runner is someone who runs, regardless of pace.
We're all proper runners!
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