The is just wrong...bad race director....

[rocknrollgirl]

From what I understand, the aid stations were empty by the time the regular folks came through on the run last year. I ran into a girl that did it and she said, be prepared for self support. Not for 500 dollars....

[GabbyGirl]

I agree with Colby--I don't think i would do that race just becasue i wouldn't want to support that kind of behavior. They need better ethics--I say BOYCOTT

[Brina]

Wow, I have never heard of a race upping the price when they get close to capacity - that is ridiculous. I would not run just on principle.

[Bike Chick]

I agree.....that's just a sh!^^y way to run a race and I would want to stay as far away from it as possible. If it's this screwed up before the race starts, can you imagine what it will be like that day? You don't need the added frustration.

I would also send them an email or letter and tell them why I wasn't there. It may not matter to them but it would make me feel better.

(PS.....Was the avatar of you taken on the Flume Trail at Lake Tahoe by chance? Just wondering.)

[rocknrollgirl]

I agree.....that's just a sh!^^y way to run a race and I would want to stay as far away from it as possible. If it's this screwed up before the race starts, can you imagine what it will be like that day? You don't need the added frustration.

I would also send them an email or letter and tell them why I wasn't there. It may not matter to them but it would make me feel better.

(PS.....Was the avatar of you taken on the Flume Trail at Lake Tahoe by chance? Just wondering.)

Thanks for your support guys. I was writing the email in my head at 3am this morning. I thought I was "over" this, but apparently not.

DH told me yesterday, do the Oly...save the $$$ and he will get me new wheel sfor my mt bike. He sure knows the way to a girl's heart.

Yes, that is the flume trail...taken while I was racing at Xterra Nationals a few years ago. What a beautiful ride. I would love to go back.