RUNNERS!!! Have you ever.....

Trail_Addict
Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Have you ever found yourself behind someone in a race, and found the 'view' so nice that you postponed passing them for a while?

I just call them my "pacers". LOL
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  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    Gosh, I might have just found a reason to start running...
  • bratgrrl
    bratgrrl Posts: 30
    Have you ever found yourself behind someone in a race, and found the 'view' so nice that you postponed passing them for a while?

    I just call them my "pacers". LOL
    have you ever been running in front of me? (not that I could pass you anyway)
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member
    nope, can't say that I have honestly. I am usually too focused on the task at hand.
  • NaeNaeJanae
    NaeNaeJanae Posts: 261 Member
    Totally! Sit back and enjoy the view!
  • SinIsIn
    SinIsIn Posts: 1,865 Member
    Yes... yes I have.

    Sometimes.. just sometimes I want to get in front of a few and run backwards. Does that make me creepy? :tongue:
  • remysrunning
    remysrunning Posts: 2
    I always start at the back of the field of shorter races and chase down the ladies with the best assets. :)
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    Funny you should mention this... my hubby and his friend do this... and openly admit it! :laugh:
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    Uh....no....er....uh....I would *never* do that....

    (insert secret high-five here)

    The Princess Half-Marathon was teh awsum. 15000 plus runners, I was one of 1100 guys. Scenery galore.

    The last 5K I did, however, I had no scenery to look at. I beat all the girls, which was my first time ever doing that (14th out of 300 plush runners, 22:20 total time on course). I would call that an NSV, but I wouldn't want to be called sexist or anything.
  • sgmomma
    sgmomma Posts: 299 Member
    My hubby would sooo do this lol
  • NinjaChickie
    NinjaChickie Posts: 118 Member
    HAHAHA I'm doing a 10km on Sunday and I might have to try this.
  • kimbly71
    kimbly71 Posts: 188
    Uhhhhmmmm......absolutely! Found myself behind a fireman in my last race.....he just so happened to be a hair faster than me.
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Hell yes! Best reason to run ever was the invention of spandex running tights!
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    Have you ever found yourself behind someone in a race, and found the 'view' so nice that you postponed passing them for a while?

    I just call them my "pacers". LOL

    Nope, i'm too competitive.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    That's how i made it thru my 1st half
  • packalpha
    packalpha Posts: 65
    hahahaha LOVE IT!
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Guilty. :)
  • loseweightjames
    loseweightjames Posts: 360 Member
    Have you ever found yourself behind someone in a race, and found the 'view' so nice that you postponed passing them for a while?

    I just call them my "pacers". LOL

    many times... doesn't everyone? thought that was part of running..... :huh:
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    Uh....no....er....uh....I would *never* do that....

    (insert secret high-five here)

    The Princess Half-Marathon was teh awsum. 15000 plus runners, I was one of 1100 guys. Scenery galore.

    The last 5K I did, however, I had no scenery to look at. I beat all the girls, which was my first time ever doing that (14th out of 300 plush runners, 22:20 total time on course). I would call that an NSV, but I wouldn't want to be called sexist or anything.

    Hubby and I ran the Tinkerbell run in January. He loved it... 11,200 women... 800 guys! :tongue:
  • blittle2
    blittle2 Posts: 94 Member
    Of course, how else to you make through 26.2 miles :)
  • sbrBirdy
    sbrBirdy Posts: 224 Member
    I think I could let the OP be my pacer. :wink:
  • Canbfit4life
    Canbfit4life Posts: 124
    cant say I have Yet but when the time comes im sure i will run with him or behind him lol
  • Cheval13
    Cheval13 Posts: 350 Member
    This is a pretty good thread. :)
    I think I subconsciously stare at people's backs and calfs, and I will enjoy the view, but obviously in the last 100 meters sprint in front of them! Ha ha ha.
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member
    Uh....no....er....uh....I would *never* do that....

    (insert secret high-five here)

    The Princess Half-Marathon was teh awsum. 15000 plus runners, I was one of 1100 guys. Scenery galore.

    The last 5K I did, however, I had no scenery to look at. I beat all the girls, which was my first time ever doing that (14th out of 300 plush runners, 22:20 total time on course). I would call that an NSV, but I wouldn't want to be called sexist or anything.

    Hubby and I ran the Tinkerbell run in January. He loved it... 11,200 women... 800 guys! :tongue:

    Obviously not here in Montucky. The largest race I have been to is the Komen Race in Helena and there aren't 15k people there. I am running up there next weekend, however, doing the Wounded Warrior Run! Then the 30K Dont Fence Me In trail run in May.
  • BradyMommy
    BradyMommy Posts: 82 Member
    I think I could let the OP be my pacer. :wink:

    DITTO!!
  • froggyO
    froggyO Posts: 5
    Not yet, but I like the thought. Hopefully I will :)
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    I find the most bootyful runner who has a fast pace!! That way I get an awesome view and a fast time!!!!
  • MindyBlack
    MindyBlack Posts: 954 Member
    No, but I have noticed several male runners who cannot seem to pass me. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: . Yeah, right, that's a good one. I think I will give this a try on my next run next week.
  • MindyBlack
    MindyBlack Posts: 954 Member
    I think I could let the OP be my pacer. :wink:

    I agree!
  • L00py_T0ucan
    L00py_T0ucan Posts: 1,378 Member
    I wish...but I am so slow that the person in front of me is usually my Dad's age...:embarassed: :tongue:

    [scandalous reverse cougar - or whatever you call that]
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    Nope, back where I am in the pack, the views aren't the greatest, but if I wasn't motivated to increase my speed before, I am now - there are definitely some hotties closer to the front :tongue:
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