Quote Originally Posted by No map, no compass View Post
For the record, it is definitely not acceptable to barge past half the field in the first 100m when starting from the back in the first 100m, physically knocking into fellow runners like a nutter on speed, only to grind to a slow walk within 20m when confronted by the first hill. Even if you don't pull up to a walk this is not acceptable behaviour.
My friend did this last night at Loughrigg--- (in his defence not that there is any) his third race, he rushed out from toilet, and then got a bit carried away.

He also had people who had words with him after the race rightly so as this is the way to learn.
I had a great chat with him in car on way home and explained the ethos of our sport how and why we do this, and what he did was wrong, he was completely and utterly devastated last night that he had created so much hassle.
God willing he will learn if not then he will find his own way to races.
i have to say sorry to a runner who i know is in Ireland this weekend so i will do that.

But i missed prize giving as i thought better to get him away.

I can vouch for him he is a decent chap.
Steve