Melons wrote:I suppose I was being a bit elitist but i just don't like the idea of diluting everything to an easier standard just because some people don't want to run as far. And just to make it a bigger event. Yes i know middle distance can still be technical and can obviously still be a valid test/a valid race but diluting to an easier physical standard is still making it easier.
I agree it makes it easier hence I hate middle distance races. But this whole subject came up because not enough people are racing the open courses. We can't have it both ways!