Guys- learn from the women!

I’ve been lazy and haven’t posted for a few days, so time to get back to it.  Over the weekend my wife and I went to Indianapolis for her to run a half marathon.  I didn’t know it was a women’s only race till we got there.  I have to say guys you could learn something.  The vibe at the race was far more positive than any I’ve ever seen at other races. 

The whole race scene seems to be one long ego trip to me when I watch most races.  This one didn’t.  It really seems like a big team event. I also noticed many more people doing what my wife was there for: to shepherd someone running their first race.  I also didn’t see the usual snarky/ cliquish behavior at the expo I’ve seen way too much in other race.  Maybe it was the fact that this was a short race and therefore “beneath” the arrogant members of the triathlon/ marathon community.  Whatever the reason, it had to be the most pleasant race I’ve ever seen, both on the course and off it. 

Congratulations ladies- you all did a wonderful job.  Guys (especially you Type-A Tri-Jerks) think real hard about following their example.  If the running community wants more people to stop rolling their eyes when they hear “Triathlete” or “Marathoner”, you need more events to look like this one. 

One final lesson: If you end up facing the situation of being the only guy accompanying 6 members of a women’s running group out to eat- GET OUT!!!!! I don’t care how you do it, but find a way to escape.  Trust me when I say that was an experience I never want to repeat.

Thanks