because I was one of them.

Now, I disagree with many of the things said about running. Its not selfish to run, work out or try to feel good. But it does does attract tools into the sport because it is all about improving yourself. There are self centered idiots that are flocking to sports like this. The bumper stickers are a good example. My favorite is the 0.0 sticker:)

I'm a throw back. In fact, I get snickers from the other riders because I wear regular shorts with a regular tea shirt. If I go out to ride my bike or run I never carry a watch or a timer. I do not wear the fancy clothes (they look like fools). I just like to get out and enjoy the air and get a good workout in. I have not timed myself on a run or a ride in 5 years.

Every so often one of them will try to poke fun at me until they have heard that I have done "the ultimate race" five times. Then the back off:)