is it wrong to hate a certain race?

Wow... I thought we were going down a very different road here.

Seriously, do what works for you. I tried to get into 1/2 marathons because I have friends who are distance runners and my body and mind both hated me for it. I just don't like running that far and my body doesn't put up with it.

Every time I did a half marathon (5x), I'd get to about 8.5 miles and think "am I done yet?? Why the hell did I decide to do this in the first place?". So now I do 5 and 10 K at the most.

I also ended up battling IT Band pain for a year because I never trained well enough prior to the races (because I hated it) and I ended up giving myself an overuse injury because I wasn't really conditioned.

I do love endurance bike riding and I can go hours on my bike but I just can't run forever like that.

Do what suit you and you and your body will be happier for it!

Have fun! Jen

How is this racist he is doing a road race why do people jump on ppl if it does not sound 100% correct

I would like to just be able to run. (The process of trying to get away from someone who is chasing you with a knife doesn't count I am told!)

You could always pretend it is the zombie apocalypse! One of the most eerie runs I ever did was an early morning run this winter (while it was still dark out), while listening to the audiobook "World War Z". Trees never looked so spooky!

That might work! I most definately don't like zombies!

I hate all races equally. I personally just like competing with myself.
It is a huge downer to be passed by geriatrics with oxygen tanks.

Love Indy 500. Love it love it. Used to watch with my dad. Best traditional and history.

I HATE all of NASCAR and am distrustful of anyone with a favorite NASCAR driver. This has served me well. When I've ignored it is when I've made the most epic and costly mistakes of my life.

I'm ok with this.

my name is Carolyn, and I too, am a racist, lol. I hate the warrior dash. the wading through mud that smells like poo mostly. Never ever ever ever....nope nope nope...*gag*

I have a crush on Drizzt (does that make me wierd?)

Yes, yes it does. I like my men to have a backbone

Ninerbuff, Klingons are preferable to Ferengi, never forget that!

Other than that, I'm looking forward to learning to love 5k races, as I hope to be doing them weekly when I check out of c25k and check in to parkruns

Nope. I absolutely depise the Peachtree Road Race.

That's a shame, it was one of the most enjoyable races I've done. Like a big mobile party for 10K with 55K people invited. 10K is probably my favorite distance, but it seems 5Ks and then marathons/half-marathons are more ubiquitous. I'll run 5Ks if the entry-fee is $20 or less; paying more (unless it's for a particularly worthy cause) just feels wrong.

As an aside, almost didn't click on this link thinking some j-hole was just stirring the pot, but glad I did

My profile pic is me at the Peachtree. I managed to pick the hottest year since 1982 and was in the second to last corral. The heat got me and I was sick all day. When The Boy is old enough to run it with me I will do it again, but til then it's my golfcart, mimosas, and the parade!

I run, but I can't stand competing. So I hate all the races.

The only possible bad thing about Drizzt is when I played Everquest. Seemed every dark elf had some some version of his name.

Love the eye catcher of a title. I am not a fan or marathons. They are too long and I don't enjoy running enough. I'd get bored by the time i got half way. It is incredible to all of those that accomplish them though!

Wow when I saw the title I must admit that I was seriously about to tear into someone real bad for being a idiotic racist *kitten*, but now that I see it's concerning races that you run...lol. I would definitely hate a more extensive race if I had to run it, obviously xD