Traditions for race number 1 - General running

grast_girl

09/09/2008 at 10:31

I have been given the number 1 as my race number for a race this weekend. I was just wondering if there are any running traditions associated with having number 1 on your front. I was thinking of starting at the front, but as it's an invitational event I suspect it will be quick (much quicker than my usual races), so I'll get trampled.

gmike

09/09/2008 at 10:56

What a photo opportunity though ... on the start line poised for action sporting the numero uno ... surely worth a mild trampling

Nick L

09/09/2008 at 11:31

As I understand it you are obliged to win the race???

Mr Puffy

09/09/2008 at 11:35

And buy the drinks afterwards...

Grendel3

09/09/2008 at 13:04

The rules state

'any runner sporting the number 1 is obliged to at least try to win the race - and if they do not succeed finish in the top 3 - any athlete failing to do so will be subjected to a drug test and may sunsequently be banned for a period of mot less than 2 years and will not be allowed to compete at the 2012 (or any other Olympics or Commonwealth Games) unless successfully suing the British Olympic Assoication'

grast_girl

09/09/2008 at 13:17

I must admit I'm tempted to stand at the front for the photo opportunity and then make way for everyone as they go past. I haven't got a snowball's chance in hell of coming in the top 3.

SFC

09/09/2008 at 13:23

Maybe you are the only runner ?!

Guaranteed top 3 finish - enjoy the moment , it is unlikely to come again (statistically )

PloddingOn pirate

pirate

09/09/2008 at 13:24

Either you were the most eager entrant on the planet

Or your name is Aaaba Aaaabe

grast_girl

09/09/2008 at 13:29

I think I was the most eager runner. I was in the middle of a lull so I decided to enter a few races to sort myself out and this came up, so I entered. It's meant to be a training run, but I think I might just have to race it so I can get a PB for my pride.

SFC

09/09/2008 at 13:46

Keep us posted.......

........ no pressure.......

......much

Coops10

09/09/2008 at 13:56

I always got told that the number 1 had to open her legs to the winner. Don't really know what that means by I read it in some terms and conditions somewhere.