If you're going to enter the clydesdale category, should you have to prove your weight? Should it be posted on the final results?
Loading...
I could register as a Clydesdale or female horse or whatever it's called but I find that depressing.
But no, I think they should take my word for it I weigh over the 135 or 145 or whatever the cutoff is. I'm sure they could look at me and tell.
But no, I think they should take my word for it I weigh over the 135 or 145 or whatever the cutoff is. I'm sure they could look at me and tell.
Loading...
If it's a competitive division.....yes. If you are not willing, then enter the open category. If I enter masters race, I better be prepared to prove age.
That said, I once took second in the 35-39 age group in a marathon. I was beat by a mere 20 seconds only to find that the woman that beat me registered the next year as a 31 year old. If people cheat and make themselves older, they'll definitely cheat and say they are heavier. And with weight, a competitor can't cry foul after the race as weight changes.
That said, I once took second in the 35-39 age group in a marathon. I was beat by a mere 20 seconds only to find that the woman that beat me registered the next year as a 31 year old. If people cheat and make themselves older, they'll definitely cheat and say they are heavier. And with weight, a competitor can't cry foul after the race as weight changes.
Loading...
yes, if you want to win the hardware you need to weigh in.
I think in the olympics their are weigh ins for a lot of events.
and not just boxing, wrestling, but I think rowing does too for the "lightweight" races
I think in the olympics their are weigh ins for a lot of events.
and not just boxing, wrestling, but I think rowing does too for the "lightweight" races
Loading...
maybe i'm old school on this, but i don't see much point in a 'cyldesdale' division to begin with...
***
megawill
***
megawill
Loading...
It's Super-sizing the road race curcuit! What could be more American than that??
I think it's a bit silly myself that we're coming to a time where road races have weight categories, but it probably more real than we care to admit. :?
I think it's a bit silly myself that we're coming to a time where road races have weight categories, but it probably more real than we care to admit. :?
Loading...
:1:
That said, I don't have a whole lot of excitement for weight divisions in running. Well...until I'm the faststed 161 pound male aged 26 in my next race.
That said, I don't have a whole lot of excitement for weight divisions in running. Well...until I'm the faststed 161 pound male aged 26 in my next race.
Loading...
I agree with you there. Just have team, age group, master and overall.
with all the older adults getting a late start, I really like the veterans category. It's funny because I remember enjoying the awards at a 5k years ago, because I was checking out the really old guys getting their awards and some had some really nice calves
with all the older adults getting a late start, I really like the veterans category. It's funny because I remember enjoying the awards at a 5k years ago, because I was checking out the really old guys getting their awards and some had some really nice calves
Loading...
hey....you'll change your tune when you're an old fart and you can go up to a podium and show off your calves to a few drooling ladies in the crowd
:P
:P
Loading...
:1: I could easily do the Clyde. But the way I'm built, I look about twenty pounds less than I actually weigh. I don't want the hassle of weighing and then people saying "No way he's x pounds."
You and Phar are right. I've always competed in the open category, and always will.
Edited to add - I do think, though (and I think everyone would agree), that those with wheelchairs or artificial limbs deserve a separate category.
You and Phar are right. I've always competed in the open category, and always will.
Edited to add - I do think, though (and I think everyone would agree), that those with wheelchairs or artificial limbs deserve a separate category.
Loading...
hey....you'll change your tune when you're an old fart and you can go up to a podium and show off your calves to a few drooling ladies in the crowd
:P
p.s. Sue, he is an old fart
albeit an inshape fireman
:P
p.s. Sue, he is an old fart
albeit an inshape fireman
Loading...
I think you should haveto weigh in, but that the weight should not be posted.
I've raced in that category many times. I'm tall and qualify just based on height alone. I can be skinny, but heavy based on the weght of my bones. It pisses people of. I think that would help, actually.
I've raced in that category many times. I'm tall and qualify just based on height alone. I can be skinny, but heavy based on the weght of my bones. It pisses people of. I think that would help, actually.
Loading...