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Jason Loyd they are coming for you

Running shirtless in urban races is fine. The people who say otherwise confuse "I don't like it" with "it's wrong."

Here's the argument against: it's disrespectful to other runners, it makes the sport look less serious, and photos of shirtless runners turn people off from signing up. Some race directors have even tried to add dress codes.

Here's the truth: running generates heat. Your body temperature climbs 20+ degrees during a race. Shirtless running is thermoregulation. Elite runners do it at the Olympics. Recreational runners do it on training runs. The only difference is a bib number and a crowd.

If the issue is "professionalism," then we need to ask what marathons actually are. They're endurance competitions where people vomit, p*e themselves, and cross the finish line covered in salt. A bare torso is not the unprofessional part.

The strongest version of the opposing view? Some runners genuinely feel uncomfortable in race photos when surrounded by shirtless runners. That discomfort is real. But discomfort doesn't make the behavior unethical.

Wear a shirt if you want. Don't if you don't. Neither choice is a moral failing.

Do you wear a shirt or go without when racing in the heat?

The Volunteer Adventurer - Percy Warner Parks - with .rosenbloom -

Volunteer Adventurer Exploring Warner Parks A short review of the crown jewel of parks in the Nashville area Wa...

Congrats Ranger Hannah!

Excited to officially introduce The Volunteer Adventurer, a new Tennessee outdoors storytelling series highlighting the people, parks, and communities that make this state special.

Our first segment takes us into Percy Warner Park, what many consider the crown jewel of Nashville’s park system. We’ll explore the history, culture, and outdoor communities connected to the park while meeting some incredible people helping bring it to life.

Featured in the segment:
• Trent Rosenbloom of the legendary Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
• Jenny Hannon and Friends of Warner Parks
• Travis McKnight and the Dirtbags trail running community

You may even spot my dog Koah and my son Zaidyn joining the adventure as well.

We’ll also talk about some exciting things happening in the park, including the upcoming Iron Griddle trail race hosted by HardWin Adventures and Sasquatchalope Trail Running this November.

Catch it tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM on Local on 2 with my lovely wife Stephanie Langston on WKRN News 2.

Come step across that line and adventure with us.

— The Volunteer Adventurer

Hell Mary 100 Mile race buckle is in the works! We also have one for the ruck division, but we haven’t determined the exact distance yet. What do you think it should be?