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#dailymission "Running a race, bandit-style. Thumb's up or down?" Down, but I used to do it a lot. During college, I "raced" myself into shape every week, but couldn't... read more
#dailymission on June 10, 2012
Running a race, bandit-style (without registering). Thumb's up or down?
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#dailymission Running a race, bandit-style (without registering). Thumb's up or down?---Thumbs down! So much work goes into organizing a race.. where are your morals? This is just as bad as st... read more
3 people liked what Stephanie said -
#dailymission Thumbs down. Not only is it a safety risk, many races are organized to raise money for a charity. Besides, you might actually PR that run, and then it won't even count! Boo.
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#dailymission I haven't ever run as a bandit in a race, but I have to admit I have thought about doing it, especially in the more expensive races. I always pay if I run in a race, but I have... read more
2 people liked what Mark said -
#dailymission Thumbs down, usually... I have no issue with people jumping in on longer races to provide motivation to a friend; just stay out of the way of other runners and don't use the aid... read more
2 people liked what Dave said -
#dailymission 99% of cases, down. I just don't get the point - all you're doing is taking up space (and likely resources) and running the risk of causing an insurance nightmare for the o... read more
3 people liked what Keath said -
#dailymission - Down, definitely. It's like wearing a shirt from a race one hasn't raced, or worse, exploiting the RDs, volunteers, and runners who registered fair and square.
5 people liked what Helene said -
#dailymission Running a race, bandit-style (without registering). Thumb's up or down? LAME!
4 people liked what Jirnsum said -
#dailymission Thumbs down for me. I either pay for the race, or run the route on my own...no bandito for me.
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#dailymission Down! If you think thumbs up - try organising a race & see if you like free loaders!!
13 people liked what Ruth said-
Ouch - not good Ruth I agree. There's a lot of work & costs which people need to share.
12 months ago • Like
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#dailymission . I've done it once and felt a fraud. Not to save the cash but just ran round with a friend.. Never again..
1 person liked what Paul said -
#dailymission Good grief
8 people liked what Mab13 said-
Nicely put!
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Never - thumbs down.
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Indeed!
12 months ago • Like
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#dailymission I wouldn't take advantage of anything the race organizers organized... but if I had to share by chance a part of the road with organised runners I would feel no guilt. They are f... read more
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#dailymission Running a race, bandit-style (without registering). Thumb's up or down?
I wouldn't recommend it.2 people liked what Karlee said-
I have never done it. Kind of sort of wished 4 of my girls would have joined me individually miles 8-13 at the 1/2 this spring. After the article in a recent Runners World I told them not to do it. Though I did appreciate the bits that Fernando ran with me and others.
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Tempting, but no
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I did it a couple times back in college when I was broke, but still wanted to run a 10k. I usually started after the other runners and ducked out instead of crossing the finish line. No water or snacks either for me. Bandit etiquette.
I did run with my kids a couple times where I registered them, but not myself.12 months ago • Like
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#dailymission ~ Down for sure. And I shouldn't have to explain why. It's just lame.
1 person liked what Cindy said-
I do this periodically, but usually involves running with a registered runner. I get the opposition however.
12 months ago • Like
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#dailymission I guess its okay only if you don't have the money or something and found out about it too late to register or something. Personally, I prefer to register so I show up in official... read more
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#dailymission-Running a race, bandit-style (without registering). Thumb's up or down?
You really want a new car but don't want to pay for it, would you steal it?
If you can't pay, yo... read more12 people liked what Kevan said -
#dailymission "Running a race, bandit-style (without registering). Thumb's up or down?" Generally, if it's that important to you, fork up the cash or get a sponsor. If you must... read more
2 people liked what Chad said-
That said, I think it would be fun to enter a race dressed in a burglar costume as an anti-bandit and ham it up, maybe paired up with someone chasing me in a keystone cop outfit. :)
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#dailymission- running a race without paying? No, pay for the race. Unless its 1967 and women aren't allowed to run marathons. THEN, bandit to show those suckers how a girl can run.
13 people liked what Mel said-
what about races where men aren't allowed to run?
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i think i might sign up for a woman's race and see what happens
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Excellent, I suggest you run in a pink tutu. :-)
12 months ago • Like
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I'm with you. I notice it most in the Chicago Marathon when the streets are already jammed with runners.
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