Keels
The Official Keels of RunDisney
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2008
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but one thing that really annoyed me during the marathon was the announcer at about mile 19. He just kept going on about how much it sucks right there in the race, and you're not even close, don't you hate when people tell you you're almost there when you're not? Well I'm here to tell you, you're not almost there, and everything hurts, etc. etc. It really took the wind out of my sails emotionally. Who wants that at that point in the race? I get that he was meaning to be funny but come on. A lot of people are really hurting right there and could use some pumped-up music and encouragement. I'm still thinking about it this many days later and have half a mind to send an email.
On the flip side, he was talking about how far the balloons were behind us (three miles) and we only had to keep it up for a few more miles. Not that I needed that knowledge, but I know it’s a HUGE relief for people. He was even looking up the course map and answering questions for runners.
These DJs only do this once a year and they’re out there for a longa$$ time. None of us are ever on top of our game all the time.