tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post9143343337820553190..comments2023-07-28T09:46:22.338-05:00Comments on A Guy Who Runs: Still sidelinedMatthew Pattenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13007288639720357639noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post-35625224361177649902008-07-12T11:37:00.000-05:002008-07-12T11:37:00.000-05:00I completely agree that this can be a big problem....I completely agree that this can be a big problem. I also agree with a pre-race warning and potential DQ. <BR/><BR/>At the Kettle-Moraine 100k they reminded us at the pre-race breifing that "this isn't one of those races where you throw the cups down on ground after you are done with them." Nevertheless, I saw a couple of people flagrantly violate this.<BR/><BR/>It is hard enough to find volunteers for ultras, the least we can do is pick up after ourselves and remind those who forget. <BR/><BR/>Runners who have a problem with this rule should stay on the road where they belong.Ultrathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361917139343373381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post-15005951494582137042008-07-11T10:37:00.000-05:002008-07-11T10:37:00.000-05:00You know my opinion from the drs list. Of course, ...You know my opinion from the drs list. Of course, they could have no aid stations and require runners to carry nothing (strip search at the start!) and see who survives best.SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post-78345731658950866582008-07-11T10:28:00.000-05:002008-07-11T10:28:00.000-05:00It's a tough one. I always carry bottles, but I d...It's a tough one. I always carry bottles, but I drink at the aid stations, too. It's frequently the Coke, Heed, and other stuff that I don't carry. I like a little variety and without the cups, it would be more difficult.<BR/><BR/>The thing with a DQ rule is that no one usually sees the offender. At best, you hope it educates them and makes them think before throwing stuff.<BR/><BR/>I guess it boils down to the fact that its hard to regulate good manners.Carl Gammonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120268644846137519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post-20240431697863147812008-07-11T09:15:00.000-05:002008-07-11T09:15:00.000-05:00I like the no cups idea, but what do you do about ...I like the no cups idea, but what do you do about the gel-pack situation? <BR/><BR/>last year at moose mountain the trail was positively littered with them. they suck to pick up when you see them because then you wind up sticky (not to mention the fact that you've just picked something up from the GROUND which has been in someone's MOUTH). <BR/><BR/>So mayeb people should carry their own water bottles and a small bottle of gel if they so choose to use it. <BR/><BR/>I like Allan's "walnuts, salt and water" fueling strategy. <BR/><BR/>Off to get a Nut Cup!!keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710017872045904515noreply@blogger.com