Cheating: Running under anothers bib and effecting results??

[runtime]

I am Robert as everyone on WISH can attest to for the 3 years I have been posting here.

You just joined today to help fuel the fire off the topic I created. I know there are Robert "haters" out there and would love a chance to come after me. Why are you so set on hiding?

I don't hate anybody. If you knew me, you would know that. I came here for a discussion/debate. Thanks again for the pieces of that you contributed to.

Have a good day.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I feel really bad for any new WISHers who are coming in here today!

If you read down through the other threads this is not what we are about!!!!

I apologize for getting this thread going. I figured out that some people hiding in the weeds would change it to a witch hunt(which they did).

I was asked to help find someone sell their bib. Most people don't think about the problems it can cause. That's why I brought it up.

If you do use someone elses bib, PLEASE don't wear the chip!

 

[CaliBanana]

Disclaimer #1 - I have a medal (2 actually) from a race I did not finish. The Chicago 2007 Deathmarch (aka the 2007 marathon, the one that got cancelled mid-race) pretty much gave them out to everyone. I won't wear them, nor do I claim them - my kids play with them, and someday I plan on donating them or something. The shirt for the race has never been worn by me, and once I find it, it is getting donated. I won't wear it, since I did not earn it.

My concern with something like this (aside from the not-insignifiant issues of age group awards, insurance, etc) is that I could give my bib to someone younger and faster than me, and thus make it more likely that I could "earn" a slot into Boston. Likewise, if there is some octagenarian that really wants into Boston, I could run a marathon with their bib, and gain them entry.

FWIW - I think there needs to be a system to allow for an exchange of numbers, though perhaps with a hefty penalty, but anyone caught running under another number (or wearing two chips/D-tags) should get at least the Rosie Ruiz treatment.

I think your argument here is a valid one and one of the reasons I get so frustrated that bibs cannot be traded in. I think with the exception of the Rosie Ruizes of the world 99.9% of runners would be thrilled to pay a trade in fee, or even pay for an entirely new race registration to legitimately run a race.

 

[dsnyfan21]

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[ultramickeymouse]

I don't hate anybody. If you knew me, you would know that. I came here for a discussion/debate. Thanks again for the pieces of that you contributed to.

Have a good day.

I guess I will never know you and you will never get an answer to your questions. I have a feeling we won't see you on WISH for a long time again

 

[CaliBanana]

I feel really bad for any new WISHers who are coming in here today!

If you read down through the other threads this is not what we are about!!!!

G, I have been lurking on these boards for over a year. I just never got mad enough to post until today. W.I.S.H. is actually a great place with very positive people and I always learn something or get a warm fuzzy when I stop by.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I think your argument here is a valid one and one of the reasons I get so frustrated that bibs cannot be traded in. I think with the exception of the Rosie Ruizes of the world 99.9% of runners would be thrilled to pay the full a fee, or even pay for an entirely new race registration to legitimately run a race.

It would be nice but if you charged, people would want a shirt in their size which means work. When would you stop allowing transfers? The last month? The marathon is still open so that wouldn't work. I just don't think Disney would make enough money to offset the work.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

G, I have been lurking on these boards for over a year. I just never got mad enough to post until today. W.I.S.H. is actually a great place with very positive people and I always learn something or get a warm fuzzy when I stop by.

Did you find a copy of the rules you were quoting? I am curious to see them. I have seen where it says no transfers and Active.com's registration waiver stating that all runners must sign a waiver.

 

[CaliBanana]

It would be nice but if you charged, people would want a shirt in their size which means work. When would you stop allowing transfers? The last month? The marathon is still open so that wouldn't work. I just don't think Disney would make enough money to offset the work.

You're purposely making this difficult, but again I'm not surprised.

I signed up for a large local race recently 18K participate. The website said you had to register by a certain date to have your name printed on your bib. If you didn't tough luck. The same could be done for bibs. Disneyland had a customer service table at the expo this year. Dozens of people were in line asking if they could transfer bibs. I don't think it is unreasonable for someone to show up with a bib that is not being used and a new waiver form for a new runner. A sharpie would take care of any bib name issues and liability would be preserved.

This is not homeland security for crying out loud. It's not like they need my money 6 months in advance so they can do a health screening. You're willing to steal medals. Why shouldn't the people with actual heart be able to compete for theirs?

 

[ohMom]

move on folks....nothing to see here..............

WISH is a community to support and encourage, that is not what is happening here....

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