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Post by kevinspradlin on Apr 21, 2008 6:31:19 GMT -5
Competitors who wear headphones during a race violate the Road Runners Club of America's insurance policy. But the last two area races have had a number of people wearing headphones - the 10K on April 6 and Saturday's Great Escape 5K.
At the starting line, I believe it should be added to the pre-gun comments that they should be removed.
Should that comment be extended - and declare that any individual seen with them will be disqualified and no refund given?
I hate to be mean about it, but all it takes is one person to have a run-in with a car. Bad luck would have it that person could just as easily be wearing headphones as not; and then the RRCA insurance would balk at paying anything if it came to that - and rightfully so, perhaps.
Your thoughts, anyone? What's the QCS official stance on this?
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Post by flyinghighrunner on Apr 21, 2008 18:43:41 GMT -5
closed course, safety-wise, I have no problems, but still find it inappropriate for no good reason. Open courses like the 2 races you mentioned, I believe it should be direct and firm that they are not allowed
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