Andy wrote:
In the more than 30 years I have been involved in gliding/soaring I
have had my wing run many times, have run other pilot’s wings, and
have taught novices to run wings for ground and aerotow launches.
At a recent national contest I saw a wing running technique that I had
never seen before. I was so concerned about the way my wing was being
handled that I stopped the launch. I was later told that the method
being used was not only common place but safer than the method I am
used to using.

As PIC, I presume it is exclusively your choice.

The two methods are as follows:

Method 1 – Runner stands outboard of wing tip facing in the direction
of launch and holding the wing tip trailing edge with the hand nearest
the glider.

Method 2 – Runner stands close behind the wing just inboard of the
wing tip and holds the trailing edge of the wing with both hands.

Not a problem on a high wing (much) like a SGS 2-33, but wouldn't some
gliders require a stance like that used in pushing a wheel barrow?
(I've been told not to run with wheelbarrows or scissors.)

Method 3 - Runner lifts glider over head and heaves it upward into the
nearest thermal.

Advantage of method 3 is no tow or winch is needed. Invite Hercules or
Atlas to your next glider launch.