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| Other competitors |
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5% |
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| Yourself |
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35% |
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spongebob
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 Posted: 07/13/03 - 01:09 Post subject: Racing Motivation Poll
When you race, which of the following is your biggest 'rival'. Any runner has to deal with all 3 on race day, but which one do you go after the hardest. You know- when you are training in the rain or getting up at 5 am. Which one of these is on your mind as you prepare for your next big race?
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Cappy
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 06:54 Post subject:
Always was myself.
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copteacher
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 07:00 Post subject:
Mine is the clock. I am always having issues with the clock. It is a cold hard judge that is ruthless and relentless. At least though it is consistent and fair though 
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 08:15 Post subject:
I think the other competitors is a better judge than clock, from race to race anyway. If I finish in top 15% with a really slow time, I at least know it's not a bad time.
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kattzoo
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 08:24 Post subject:
Being the speed demon that I am  I race against the clock. Half of the other competitors are enjoying after race snacks or in their cars by the time I finish, and it seems so unfair to compete against old men on oxygen or 10 year olds.
For me, I would consider the clock and myself as almost the same.
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 09:07 Post subject:
Clock. My only competitor runs next to me, stride for stride, wrapped around my wrist.
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 09:08 Post subject:
I am usually racing the clock, especially for races that I have already run before. That means I have a previous time and I am always shooting to do better than the last time I did that race.
Next would be Other competitors, which is usually the guys I run with. There are a few of us that are all around the same pace that I am always trying to catch or beat.
Finally would be myself. I run so I can get away from my desk and I use the races as my motivation to get out everyday and run.
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kobyj
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 10:17 Post subject:
Depends on the race.
If it is a 5K, then I am racing the competitors and the clock.
If it is any farther up to a marathon, it is against the clock and myself.
If it is an ultra, I race against myself only.
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genie
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 11:14 Post subject:
| AlaninTX wrote: | | Clock. My only competitor runs next to me, stride for stride, wrapped around my wrist. |
 !!! Someday I'll actually beat the b*stard....
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kattzoo
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 12:38 Post subject:
| genie wrote: | | AlaninTX wrote: | | Clock. My only competitor runs next to me, stride for stride, wrapped around my wrist. |
!!! Someday I'll actually beat the b*stard.... |
You guys have to remember to keep that wrist behind you when you cross the line!
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thegman
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 13:50 Post subject:
| kattzoo wrote: | Being the speed demon that I am I race against the clock. Half of the other competitors are enjoying after race snacks or in their cars by the time I finish, and it seems so unfair to compete against old men on oxygen or 10 year olds.
For me, I would consider the clock and myself as almost the same. |
Ditto.
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TimRuns
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 14:16 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | | Always was myself. |
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Dancer
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 15:01 Post subject:
Myself, definately myself.
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 15:44 Post subject:
self...
i can have a good race against the clock, but if i feel that i left a little on the course or tired a little faster and couldn't kick it in, i won't be satisfied because i know i can do better...and i'll beat myself up and question my dedication to training as well as my training plan over it...
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 07/13/03 - 20:10 Post subject:
I guess I'm the only one that races against other people...
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