Would you run a race knowing you would finish last?

Yanicka1
Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
edited December 19 in Fitness and Exercise
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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Sure. Seriously. As long as I finish.


    But I don't run.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I've done it in high school on the track team, so sure. Each race you get a little bit better and you can't get better without failing a few times.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    yep. Its not about finish first or last. Its about going out there and giving it your all. You aren't there to race against everyone else, you're racing against yourself.


    Unless of course you're fast enough to actually podium and then you are in fact racing everyone else. :tongue:
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    Absolutely.
  • bmj27889
    bmj27889 Posts: 9
    I have
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    I would and I have. Or rather I expected to. I was pleasantly surprised not to be last.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Yes. Absolutely.

    It isn't about being the best, or even being good. It's about doing MY best and, if my best is an hour slower than everyone else, that's okay.
  • melanielockard
    melanielockard Posts: 114 Member
    yes, i finished 2nd to last, and it was an amazing feeling, i was just happy i completed it! you wouldnt belive the amount of support you get by everyone else running, its very addicting!
  • rubysphoto
    rubysphoto Posts: 254 Member
    I want to do a 5k and I know I am not fast but I can run the distance. If I come in last I don't have a problem with that although not what I would prefer. For me it is the self accomplishment of running it.
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    Yes
  • FlyByJuly
    FlyByJuly Posts: 564 Member
    Yes, I would.
    I ran a 10k and finished dead-last! I felt that I had enough left in me for a final push to the finish line and make myself 2nd-to-last by passing, but I didn't have the heart to do it. It was a little boy, about 7 years old.
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    Personally, no, but thats because I hate running.
    If you rephrased the question as would you still participate in an exercise you are not very good at the answer is yes.
  • Sunscreenandsweat
    Sunscreenandsweat Posts: 190 Member
    4 months ago there would be no way I would but now that I enjoy exercise and running I would totally do it because it's fun.
  • MinkyMoo13
    MinkyMoo13 Posts: 354 Member
    Yes in 2010 i completed an 8 mile assault course in Dorest courtesy of Votwo events called the Kamikaze.. I expected to finish last but i didn't so i was dead chuffed!! i was about 10th from last :laugh:

    Check this out http://www.votwo.co.uk/events-1/kamikaze-adventure-run-dorset-2012

    so awesome!!
  • snkeller24
    snkeller24 Posts: 459
    I ran a race in VA, with a bunch of dudes that are on SWAT teams ... I was last and the only female (that I saw). I just shrugged it off because I know I ran at my usual pace.
  • jkleon86
    jkleon86 Posts: 245 Member
    Yes, when it comes to fitness it become more to prove to yourself you ca finish the race not being first.
  • lau444
    lau444 Posts: 120 Member
    Absolutely. It doesn't matter what place you come in as long as you do your best.
  • ambitious01
    ambitious01 Posts: 209 Member
    Absolutely I would. Where else would I start?
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    Yep. I have done 3 5ks. I love running and only try to improve my own time :)
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Yes, I would.
    I ran a 10k and finished dead-last! I felt that I had enough left in me for a final push to the finish line and make myself 2nd-to-last by passing, but I didn't have the heart to do it. It was a little boy, about 7 years old.
    It was very nice of you.: )
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    You've just described my entire middle and high school career, plus numerous 10ks since then, and I even went on the track team in middle school. I'm the world's worst runner, and yet I keep running (if you can call it that!).
  • wurgin
    wurgin Posts: 241 Member
    yes, i would just need to finish
  • CatseyeHardcast
    CatseyeHardcast Posts: 224 Member
    Honestly? YES! (then I would log my time and make sure next time I beat myself)
  • CaptainAmerica1970
    CaptainAmerica1970 Posts: 435
    Sure, as long as I gave it my best and I met my goals. What if I was running against the US Olympic team? then I would know how I really compare.
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I finished as the last male runner in my last 10k. BUT, I finished it 7.5 minutes faster than my previous one. And I'd do it again.
  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    Honestly? No.

    I could give a rip about winning or losing, but I hate being the center of attention and the idea of being that last person that all the staff is waiting on, and not crossing the finish line in a crowd of people... no.

    On the other hand, I probably wouldn't care to win a race for the same reason. I just wanna blend in with the herd!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    My first Warrior Dash, out of 7000 people I was in the bottom 100. I was very big and out of shape and so effin pumped to just say I was a mother f*cking Warrior. It's about setting a goal and completing it. Period.
  • Pink_Tina
    Pink_Tina Posts: 164
    I would walk the heck out of that race ('cause I'm a walker) and I'd be proud because I would finish it!
  • brodymix1
    brodymix1 Posts: 1
    Absolutely! I did my first Duathlon last fall, knowing full well I would be at the back of the pack. My goal was to not finish last, and I didn't--I finished before 4 other people! But it felt so great to actually do it, even at my hefty size. I also found it easier to work out when I had something to work towards. Go for it!!!! You can do it!
  • velix
    velix Posts: 437 Member
    Yes. I fully expect to come in last in next month's Spartan Race - but as many people have stated above, I am running the race for me and to finish will be winning.
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