I've always wanted to organize an event that discourages you to finish. I think the running community is so supportive it would be fun to turn things on their head and have as many discouraging aspects as possible.
I imagine drill instructors with bull horns shouting things like, 'you can't do it, just give up,' and 'you are nowhere near the finish line.' or 'quit now, there's cold beer right here.' What would be the most mentally defeating thing for you? Here are some of my ideas;
Cold beer if you quit, warm NA beer if you finish.
Tons of hills, Out and Back, Out and Back, again.
Cold weather and Hoses at every water station.
All mile markers are set .10 mi. shorter.
Fake finish lines. 'Just another 2 miles to go!'
Massages if you quit at mile 15.
Loud horrible music, everywhere.
Feel free to add your own.
Haha, this is too funny! You could add a "snake pit" that folks have to run through, but make it out of quicksand...I'm pretty sure I wouldn't cross that!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. Snakes would do it. I'd quit.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. Like the death race, but fun.
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