Wet feet

Posted on 11/05/2009 at 11:18:36 PM by David Patt

While speaking today at the Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association, I learned of a half-marathon with a course that crossed a stream.

Runners had to traverse a narrow, slippery wooden board that had been placed over the water.  A race volunteer constantly swept it to keep it free of dirt and debris.

That may be acceptable for a trail run, where runners expect to get wet and dirty.  It's not acceptable for a road race.

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I KNOW I would have fallen flat on my face. That would be a terrible reason to end up at the medic station or hospital!

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