Whats people opinion on purist vs normal runners
I've seen threads on here and people in running clubs who would say only running it fully counts or is an achivement.
run/walking doesnt count as running it
or walking/jogging doesnt count ever as completing it
what about ulter runners or top atheles who do run/walk
just wonder what other people thought about it
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I don't belittle those who employ a run/walk strategy because I know that can be just as much of a challenge.
'Bombastic Prick' Ha ha.
I'd warn you, there are many runners and coaches around who hold these views regarding marathons and they aren't bombastic pricks - just people who are passionate about their sport and don't want it to be in their eyes degraded. Possibly the person in question from the OP was a bit over the top (drugs are what's dragging athletics and other sports 'into the dirt' in my view).
More that some in 'the running community' don't like the hard truths and get in a hissy fit when they don't like what they hear? Totally fine with Cal going out and trying to run a marathon - and if you have to walk through injury, then that's fair enough. But a purposeful walk/run strategy isn't running a marathon, it may be 'completing' one - but that's the same as just walking round all the way.
I couldn't give a flying f*ck at a rolling doughnut what anyone else thinks about walk/run/stagger/fall over, just run you're own run!!!!!! No one else does it for you.
and ultra marthon are basically pointless because nobody could run it without anykind walking or rest
because i cant anymore do to accident and injury, ever mile i have to walk .1 or under or injury will cripple me basically
i now see them as challeneges to cover that distance in quickest time
but the question still interesting can it be diluted as u put it and if so how far.
would somebody who was say walk average of mile through out whole marthorn still count
As for me, this year I've done a quick, for me, marathon (3:19) whilst my slowest this year is 6:59. The courses were totally different and the reasons for entering them were totally different, but the 6:59 marathon is up there with one of my favourite marathons I've done (I've done about 40). There are other things about marathon running that people get enjoyment from, so it's not always about the time. When I look back at my favourite events, PBs rarely come into it.
From my own point of view, I love to see the quick WR attempts, but I prefer to see a "race" where the overall time may be slower. Although it's a slower time, often if there's a proper race between runners, it's much more exciting for the casual observer, which again shows that absolute time is not necessarily the main factor even at the elite level.
I have to say that in my club we have some very quick runners, a few middle of the packers, and some people who run/walk them. From my point of view, all seem welcome in the club and I'm not aware of anyone being made to feel unwelcome, regardless of their approach.
Oh agree that its a minority. Suppose it's an attitude thing really, I try to encourage everyone just to get stuck in and not worry about what other runners think or do. You shouldn't be bothered if other runners are faster - or hardly anyone would race in the end!
With most coaches I know, big respect is earned by training hard, giving it a shot and most importantly having a pint or two after time isn't so important..
Try not to confuse your opinion with reality, a large percentage of runners never actually run the whole way, but they've still finished and are entitled to their medal and any kudos they may care to claim.
It's somewhat ironic when someone who admits to needing to wear headphones for motivation in races calls out those who end up walking part of it as 'cheating'.
Sale Harriers must be one of those more welcoming clubs we hear about.
i have to walk 0.1m for every mile but can stay steady for 3 miles before it starts to kick in and get back running
People are trying to complete marathons off too little weekly mileage. I think people would be better off trying to 'race' the distances to which their training mileage allows. Some people are trying to run marathons off a 30 mile weekly distance. Crazy.
From a subjective viewpoint I have noticed that some of my running friends who I could only admire in the past, they trained so hard and were so fast, are now fitted with pacemakers, only saying.
Hmm..Thats why I'm happy only to have done two marathons and none of the ultra stuff either.
Agree with PacPalmer - there is an obsession with distance over time at the moment, e.g.100 mile races in the height of summer with people pulling out left right and centre. I love the scenery etc etc, but i'd rather go for a nice walking holiday