I received the following email today from Fairfax events, about the iPod issue at the marathon.
Hi Anika,
You will not be disqualified for running with an ipod or receive any penalty. We include it as a guideline because the use of ipods can be a safety hazard. Runners listening to loud music tend to be less aware of other runners and race marshals who may be trying to communicate with them.
Good luck with the event.
WIN!
Okay, so I know I’m supposed to be all rational and adult about it and be all:
“I’m glad they’re being rational, and I’ve reconsidered it, and decided I won’t be needing my iPod in the race after all. I wouldn’t want to cause a safety hazard.”
But I won’t say that. I’ll carry on being inconsiderate (at least in a technical sense), and in doing so will remain just as considerate of others as I always have in a race situation.
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