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mbrann
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 Posted: 10/03/05 - 15:11 Post subject: What motivates you during a race?
We've all heard family, friends, bystanders, and race volunteers shout words of encouragement as we pass them by during a race. But have you ever wondered whether certain supportive messages you heard were more motivating to you than others?
I'm part of a group doing a survey to learn whether runners with specific personality traits prefer certain types of support or encouragement during a race. If you could find a few minutes to fill out the on-line survey linked below, it would be greatly appreciated and I think you will also find it interesting.
On-line runner's survey
Thanks for your help!
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cherylpf
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Posted: 10/03/05 - 15:13 Post subject:
I notice the link goes to WVU...is this for a class?
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Kimba90
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 08:19 Post subject:
While cheering on runners in Saturday's marathon, usually saying "good job" etc etc, the woman next to me starting yelling "only five more miles"...she only said it a few t imes. I was afraid I was going to have to tell her "..I really would not want to hear that at mile 21."
Second least favorite is "you're almost there."
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BamBam
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 08:29 Post subject:
isn't the obvious response......CAN DO ATTITUDE
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Kimba90
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 10:21 Post subject:
| BamBam wrote: | | isn't the obvious response......CAN DO ATTITUDE |
I thought about putting that on Rob's sign, but then I figured he would kill me.
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gretriever
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 11:16 Post subject:
| Kimba90 wrote: | | BamBam wrote: | | isn't the obvious response......CAN DO ATTITUDE |
I thought about putting that on Rob's sign, but then I figured he would kill me. |
Next time, go with "BEER HERE!" 
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robp
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 11:17 Post subject:
| gretriever wrote: | | Kimba90 wrote: | | BamBam wrote: | | isn't the obvious response......CAN DO ATTITUDE |
I thought about putting that on Rob's sign, but then I figured he would kill me. |
Next time, go with "BEER HERE!" |
Hell I'd of never finished the race if I saw that!
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gretriever
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 11:19 Post subject:
| robp wrote: | | gretriever wrote: | | Kimba90 wrote: | | BamBam wrote: | | isn't the obvious response......CAN DO ATTITUDE |
I thought about putting that on Rob's sign, but then I figured he would kill me. |
Next time, go with "BEER HERE!" |
Hell I'd of never finished the race if I saw that! |
Memo to self: When in a race with Rob, post these signs. This would give me a fighting chance... 
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jrjo
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 12:11 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | I notice the link goes to WVU...is this for a class? |
I think she's a seagull-poster...flies by, drops poo in the forum and flaps away. 
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andydp
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 13:41 Post subject:
The thought...
Nothing is forever
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cherylpf
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 13:56 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | | cherylpf wrote: | | I notice the link goes to WVU...is this for a class? |
I think she's a seagull-poster...flies by, drops poo in the forum and flaps away. |
Seems like it. I thought making conversation would attract a newbie. Alas no. 
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purple hayes
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 13:59 Post subject:
I find pushing down gray-haired people in the finish chute to be motivating.
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andydp
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 14:07 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | I find pushing down gray-haired people in the finish chute to be motivating. |
Speaking as one of the "gray haired" demographic: I got yer "pushing down" right here !! Try it with me bald boy !! 
 Of course you realize after spending some time at my old school in NJ I have rejuvenated my "Jersey Jive Talk" capabilities...
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Library Chick
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 14:22 Post subject:
Beer.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 10/04/05 - 14:27 Post subject:
| andydp wrote: | | purple hayes wrote: | | I find pushing down gray-haired people in the finish chute to be motivating. |
Speaking as one of the "gray haired" demographic: I got yer "pushing down" right here !! Try it with me bald boy !!
Of course you realize after spending some time at my old school in NJ I have rejuvenated my "Jersey Jive Talk" capabilities... |
I was talking about the gray-haired runners that finished in front of me. 
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