tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post6992555319339869775..comments2023-10-10T22:14:53.461+08:00Comments on Running Sucks: To Give or not to GiveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579773431818508168noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-47325242743087175222011-11-02T07:15:15.319+08:002011-11-02T07:15:15.319+08:00Hi Tekko,
I've been neglecting my TMBT traini...Hi Tekko,<br /><br />I've been neglecting my TMBT training over the last couple of weeks,as I wanted to make sure that I could at least finish the race in Miri last Saturday. However, we have done several jungle trekking trips, so at least we have some idea of how it's like.<br /><br />The organiser had recently revealed the race route for the TMBT, and many of us are a bit concerned that we're going up the Crocker Range where the temperature may drop very low, especially during the night. Nothing much we can do about it now. Few more days to go!Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-89600248493742388472011-10-31T23:06:55.630+08:002011-10-31T23:06:55.630+08:00Hi Cornelius, how the training for TMBP coming alo...Hi Cornelius, how the training for TMBP coming along? You are right. Hopefully, next year either they amend the rule or abide by it otherwise it makes a mockery of having all these rules.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579773431818508168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-90857688651164623442011-10-31T23:05:28.868+08:002011-10-31T23:05:28.868+08:00Then people will complain said organiser not effic...Then people will complain said organiser not efficient cannot give the medal immediately after completion of race and trouble people to have to make a separate trip to collect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579773431818508168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-49791987469979567212011-10-27T23:19:46.109+08:002011-10-27T23:19:46.109+08:00why can't they just start to make medals only ...why can't they just start to make medals only after completion of race? folks can collect both medal & finisher together<br /><br />or if medals really worthless to some, maybe provides option to choose more useful stuffs like North Face UTMB tees? hehehehe :Psnailpacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-4915335757459441172011-10-22T22:15:15.713+08:002011-10-22T22:15:15.713+08:00I think if the organiser has no intention to obey ...I think if the organiser has no intention to obey their own rules, then they should do without those rules to start with. What is the meaning of those rules if they are just there for window dressing?<br /><br />The event is a race, and a time limit has been set. Those who fail to arrive at the finish line within the time limit should not feel sore about it. The point is, they <i>did</i> finish the race and they can take that great achievement to their graves. Those who can finish the race within the time limit can also be proud of their great achievements, but in accordance with the rule, they get the medals too.<br /><br />I don't think this is very much about bragging rights and showing off. If I can successfully accomplish a great feat, e.g. 100km ultra marathon, I would be proud of it and probably would brag about it, even if I can't do it within the time limit. However, doing it within the time limit and getting a medal would be nicer. When everyone can get the medal, then it is no longer precious. So, yes, I would see that as a devaluation.<br /><br />The issue of the left-over medals is a separate matter all together.<br /><br />Just my 2 cents.Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049388322332876859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-24259472163385631532011-10-22T16:51:39.884+08:002011-10-22T16:51:39.884+08:00Hi Mark, I like the suggestions. Although I don...Hi Mark, I like the suggestions. Although I don't know how they can do it if they can't even get the timing rightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579773431818508168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-56968481243672781072011-10-20T23:59:50.582+08:002011-10-20T23:59:50.582+08:00next time give medal with timing printed on it lor...next time give medal with timing printed on it lor. maybe can bring an engraving machine to race site to do it on the spot. <br /><br />~markAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14659586.post-49425198247610094682011-10-19T22:02:27.090+08:002011-10-19T22:02:27.090+08:00This is a no brainer question. Of course to give....This is a no brainer question. Of course to give. Otherwise, dump into dustbin meh? But I know there are people who cheong so fast to finish and they are unhappy these runners who failed to meet the cut-off, also got the medal... Why bother? Just concentrate on your achievement and be happy. :)Ripley Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079254669362529597noreply@blogger.com