I just have a pet peeve for the constant publicity and attention seeking that comes from these stunts. Every time I read a magazine like Runner’s World, there is a story about someone that is the first to run a marathon in every time zone, or in every week of the year, or while blindfolded, eating a pizza, etc.
That noted, I am a fan of Beer Miles, which officially incorporate a second activity in the competition.
I will “lighten up” now.
The Beer Mile will help you lighten up. Good move.
A few years I was racing in a small, local, marathon on trails. It was the kind of race that should have people in costumes. I was wearing my club tri kit and not having a good race. I got dropped by my training partners/pacers, got chicked, did some walking, realized I would have my personal worst time. Then I saw this guy coming up on me wearing a pink tutu, pink tights and a feather boa and I found my motivation. My goal was not to get passed by a clown. I was successful, but there is a pink blur in my finisher photo.
Poon, I would have same attitude as you if I didn’t hold of the pink tutu.