Hi,
I know in world championships there's a lot of interest in beating records, but my idea was based on competing against the other athletes, not the clock.
Yes, but at a major event, the sprints are run in heats. The usual way to qualify for the next level is to either come in first to n-th (n varies with the event and meet) in the qualifying heat or to have a good time (sort of a wild card slot or slots). So, someone who has to restart a few times has a disadvantage against someone who gets to run in a "clean" race. Coaches have even been known to use this as a tactic to knock down some of the competition.
Personally, I like the idea of *no* false starts. The race is run out, the false starters disqualified, and the places for everyone else stand. Yeah, it is a little tough on the people who make a mistake, but at least everyone else is not being punished for the mistake of one and it completely eliminates the weasel tactics. Of course, that doesn't get rid of the rabbits in the long events, but that's another story.
and Lamisil (sp?) with red wine vinegar
Hmm, add a dash of cayenne pepper and it should be about right. Thanks, that'll help the next time I pull a hoof in mouth.
--Pete
I know in world championships there's a lot of interest in beating records, but my idea was based on competing against the other athletes, not the clock.
Yes, but at a major event, the sprints are run in heats. The usual way to qualify for the next level is to either come in first to n-th (n varies with the event and meet) in the qualifying heat or to have a good time (sort of a wild card slot or slots). So, someone who has to restart a few times has a disadvantage against someone who gets to run in a "clean" race. Coaches have even been known to use this as a tactic to knock down some of the competition.
Personally, I like the idea of *no* false starts. The race is run out, the false starters disqualified, and the places for everyone else stand. Yeah, it is a little tough on the people who make a mistake, but at least everyone else is not being punished for the mistake of one and it completely eliminates the weasel tactics. Of course, that doesn't get rid of the rabbits in the long events, but that's another story.
and Lamisil (sp?) with red wine vinegar
Hmm, add a dash of cayenne pepper and it should be about right. Thanks, that'll help the next time I pull a hoof in mouth.
--Pete
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