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5 things I hate seeing at Cross Country Races!Published by
I may be a little hypercritical, but there are a few things that get under my skin when attending cross country meets. Below are my top 5 pet peeves.
Check me out BRO! Is it just me or is there that one guy at every race that insists on walking around with his shirt off? “Look at me, I’m the biggest dude here!” and probably the slowest. Doesn’t matter that its 20 degrees out and sleeting, shirt’s coming off. Doesn’t matter that your team wants a nice picture for the yearbook, shirt’s coming off. Doesn’t matter that you just placed last in the slow heat, shirt’s coming off. Truth be told, no one cares that you have abs - So does everyone else who plans on toeing the line. This is cross country!!! I thought we were here to play basketball... This one is more sad than anything else. A few years ago the running world was mesmerized by the story of Chad Hampton (Pictured below) winning the South Carolina Class A boys state title in a pair of Air Jordans! Footwear is a big deal in cross country, make sure you have the right shoes!
We’ve all seen it, that parent who unknowingly stands in the middle of the race course with their flip phone out in hopes of snapping a quick pic as their runner comes by. Being a media person myself, I understand the desire to get the best pic possible. That being said, GET OFF THE COURSE! If we land a good picture, feel free to take it. FOR FREE!
Can I catch my breath? There is nothing better than that giant breath you take as you come into the finish line, followed by that sigh of relief that you have just finished. Unfortunately there is a group of people who want to take the best part of the race from you, the smokers. I understand that you have unrelenting cravings for your nicotine fix, but I need air. This isn’t a Nascar, if you plan on standing at the finish to see Junior break the tape, please leave your cigs at home.
Coach, did you get my .1 split? Mile one, 7:30 check. Mile two, 7:55 check. Mile three, 7:35 check. 5k overall finish, 23:45. The math is simple enough, three miles in 23 minutes with the last .1 in 45 seconds. Yet some people just have to hack their watches at the finish. Could be collapsing across the line after losing in a kick, doesn't matter, got that split! Share your biggest race day pet peeves with us by leaving a comment below!
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