Racing without Spectators

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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,629 Member
    I don't run, I row. Rowing is a rotten spectator sport. It's been rare for anyone (family/friends) to come to a race. But rowers mostly belong to clubs, and the club members will cheer for each other (if they're not elsewhere on the course themselves at the time). Running clubs exist around here, and some of my friends seem to get good support from them, including support from the families of other club members. Would a club be an option in the long term?
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
    My husband drops me off at the start, goes to get a fast food breakfast, and usually shows up at the finish line by the time I'm done. That's fine with me, as long as he's there to pick me up. I run a 2+ hour half marathon and I'd rather he enjoy himself instead of standing around for a couple hours just to see me run past once or twice.

    If you want cheering spectators, consider running a larger race that has entertainment along the route. Some races have live music on the course; some big city races (or small city races, for that matter) draw crowds at certain points.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,629 Member
    Oopsie, old thread!
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    I don't think you should expect people to be coming to your events after the first time. Your first 5k is an achievement and a milestone. Your first half marathon the same, your first marathon etc. They come to help motivate and celebrate your achievement, but once you've done it....the second time does not have the same cache. And people have their own things to go and do on a Sunday morning :smile:
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