This can be a contentious issue, but I hope we can discuss it like adults. For a long time, many people have suggested that some races may have some inherent worth that others races do not. If you believe that some particular race is superior to other races, please explain why and do not post your opinion without some rational justification.
For instance, the marathon is a 42.195 kilometres race, supposedly a length in homage to Pheidippides, a Greek messenger who died running as fast as he could to deliver the news of the Greek victory over the Persians. One could argue, however, that it's enormously long standing tradition lends it particular value as a premiere race.
The triathlon, by contrast, is known for its variance rather than its tradition. It's prominence is mostly a consequence of this variance -- testing multiple avenues of human endurance. Does this variance make it a more worthwhile race than one based purely on running?
One could have course argue that any value we confer upon a race is purely arbitrary, and not a reflection of some inherent worth. Do you feel that is true? Why or why not?
Again, I ask that everyone discuss this issue like mature adults. I know some of us may be come particularly attached to a race we participate in or which we watch fervently.
For instance, the marathon is a 42.195 kilometres race, supposedly a length in homage to Pheidippides, a Greek messenger who died running as fast as he could to deliver the news of the Greek victory over the Persians. One could argue, however, that it's enormously long standing tradition lends it particular value as a premiere race.
The triathlon, by contrast, is known for its variance rather than its tradition. It's prominence is mostly a consequence of this variance -- testing multiple avenues of human endurance. Does this variance make it a more worthwhile race than one based purely on running?
One could have course argue that any value we confer upon a race is purely arbitrary, and not a reflection of some inherent worth. Do you feel that is true? Why or why not?
Again, I ask that everyone discuss this issue like mature adults. I know some of us may be come particularly attached to a race we participate in or which we watch fervently.
