tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756985648869408779.post5920546405408546604..comments2022-09-02T21:40:00.963+01:00Comments on FASTRAX RUNNING: Finish the race.....whatever?Terry Lonerganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17507521838144213811noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756985648869408779.post-46779271858363180832011-02-22T23:21:26.840+00:002011-02-22T23:21:26.840+00:00I've heard the expression both ways round i.e ...I've heard the expression both ways round i.e "it's not the winning, it's the taking part that counts", or "it's the winning, not the taking part that counts". I agree with both and especially the "quote of the day"; How you run your race is up to you. If you set a goal and achieve it you have 'won'. Also, if you have the talent and motivation to win outright then go for it, it's up to you. <br /><br />Still happy to compete at 46. I may have to think about trudging round muddy fields as a 73 year old though. Well done to Ron.<br /><br />All the best.Antony Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11090787187350447584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756985648869408779.post-57363062257424750462011-02-22T19:45:46.298+00:002011-02-22T19:45:46.298+00:00It certainly is the taking part that's importa...It certainly is the taking part that's important for most of us I feel and running with you're own goal in mind is certainly no bad thing. As a realist, I know that I'll never be at the front and "win" a race but to train for and finish in a "realistic" time based on age, experience (or lack of it) and ability can only be a good thing. As for Ron Hill, perhaps the 5K would have been a better race to enter if "position" was his goal, but if all he wanted to do was enjoy it, perhaps for nostalgic reasons, and he's still comfortable running in a longer event, then who can blame him for entering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com