tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post356640137123249721..comments2024-03-01T06:33:20.145-07:00Comments on The Running Man: Talking Honestly About UltrarunningWyatt Hornsbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14224514798393011001noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979545333979747089.post-32981791059979096252014-11-02T10:16:50.953-07:002014-11-02T10:16:50.953-07:00ET is one of my favorite podcasts on the net. I&#...ET is one of my favorite podcasts on the net. I've only listened to a little bit of the latest episode, but am looking forward to hearing the rest tomorrow at work.<br /><br />I know they brought up Ultrasignup's new format and it triggered a line of thinking I've been having lately. At best, on a great day, I'm a middle of the pack runner. Saying that, I'm baffled by the amount of people upset by them listing DNF's. I've also been reading some responses to AJW's comments regarding counting DNF's as failures and people taking offense to that as well. <br /><br />I was completely baffled to learn that people would DNF to not hurt their ultrasignup ranking. Really? I guess being new to ultra running I'm a bit naive and wet behind the ear. Saying that, I think people need to get over themselves. If you tow the starting line and do not finish the race, you failed during that race. Doesn't mean you didn't learn anything or can't turn it into a positive, but as far as the race goes and finishing you failed.<br /><br />Sorry for the tangent and rant.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364050021996942483noreply@blogger.com