Stalker or Strategist?
I'm not sure I'd use the term stalker to describe my approach to racing, but I absolutely know a lot about the the racers finishing with me, either just ahead or just behind. I've found this to be particularly useful when I come back to a race I've only competed in once. For example the Marji Gesick is a beast of a race in Marquette, MI. The first year I set a goal of 12 hours and missed it by about 45 mintues. In preparation for year two, I spent time looking into those racers that finished near my time or just ahead and sought them out for pacing in year two. Stalker? Nope. Strategic? Hell yes.