MSNBC article about "running" a marathon...funny

You middleaged cry babies remind me of my girlfriends dad. I told him I ran a new pr for the 5k - mid 14's. He proudly tells me about his brother who is a "great marathoner, ran his marathons at close to 5 minute per mile pace, so you know what its about"

He said his brother would go out and run for 4 hours sometimes.

Holy shit I think, thats badass. So I ask what his best marathon time is. "Around 4 hours"

This kind of shit is insulting to people who train hard, live the lifesyle for years, and actually run fast. It can't help but piss you the f*** off.

I would insert all kinds of comments but, just read the article and discuss...wow

i think she was being sarcastic with the ironman comment?

"As painful and humiliating as this was, I know that I'm likely to encounter at least this much discomfort if not a lot more at Ironman." :-))))

ok, can't resist:

"I usually have a poached egg, whole wheat toast and coffee. I tried to get a similar meal before the race, but a helping of greasy hash browns and some bacon were too good to pass up."

She should have had an omelet to chase those with.

"There was a field of more than 5,000 runners, so it took a while to reach the actual starting line, but once we did we reached our running pace pretty quickly."

...of 11 min/per...

"Runner's diarrhea is a common malady for long-distance runners."

It's common for runners...RUNNERS! It's also common among people who eat greasy foods for breakfast...

"carry remedies for blisters and painkillers with you during long races"

Huh? How about a pillow and warm blanket for when you get tired and need to take a nap?

Now, I normally don't rag on people for their "accomplishments". But when that person is using the vernacular of a sport that is not applicable to their particular situation, I find it funny.

Fair disclosure: Marathon PR is 2:59

againtocarthage wrote:

i think she was being sarcastic with the ironman comment?

No, she said it twice. I think she's dead serious.

Got bad news for her. You can't take a break when you're in the water for 2 miles.

Old Stinker wrote:

againtocarthage wrote:

i think she was being sarcastic with the ironman comment?

No, she said it twice. I think she's dead serious.

Got bad news for her. You can't take a break when you're in the water for 2 miles.

That would be a good thing, then we wouldn't be subjected to any more articles like this.

"Might as well just enjoy the walk. We passed folks partying out on their lawn, dancing to salsa music and enjoying mimosas. Ha! I'll bet the Ethiopian who won the race didn't even notice them as he blazed by (Kassahun Kabiso won the race in 2 hours, 15.40 minutes)."

I agree... good point. You sure showed that Ethiopan that he's acting a fool. Why would you ever want to win a RACE?

Am I the only one here who sees nothing wrong with this article. I know lots of female runners who run 11:00 pace. How is this a big deal? The whole greasy breakfast wasn't such a great idea, but it seems like to me she hasn't been running very long. It's a good "people" story. Take something extraordinary like running a marathon and put a "common person" spin on it.

Alan

Walking a marathon is "extraordinary"?

To do an Ironman, there is usually a 17 or so hour cutoff.

I really don't think that she will be able to get out of the water in that time.

There is nothing wrong with the story. However, this is how everyday people see our sport. I feel it's a sad depiction.

This article is a perfect example of people who SHOULD NOT be running marathons. She is giving people advise to carry an entire assortment of pills to just get through the race.

My question is how the hell does she think she is going to get an Ironman slot? She is definitely not qualifying with her athletic abilities. And if they let her in that really pisses me off since I have friends who work their asses off for Ironman slots and finish well enough to prove they belong there.

Well you are totally right mainstream America does perceive us marahtoners this way. We all have diarrhea issues and a 6 hour marathon is completely awesome (why not pack a picnic lunch and stop along the way). People actually think doing a 6 hour marathon is an amazing feat and completely acceptable.

So sad...

dude 11 min pace is like a brisk stroll

Perfect Example wrote:

This article is a perfect example of people who SHOULD NOT be running marathons. She is giving people advise to carry an entire assortment of pills to just get through the race.

My question is how the hell does she think she is going to get an Ironman slot? She is definitely not qualifying with her athletic abilities. And if they let her in that really pisses me off since I have friends who work their asses off for Ironman slots and finish well enough to prove they belong there.

Watch, she'll get in. Then they'll show another story like this with just a passing mention of the winner and the rest human interest fluff about this mullion.

Don't you love the special interest stories and then the announcer say by the way we are going to give you a glimpse of the winner coming in before we get back to the trial and tribulation of someone who is struck with some disease and overcame an abusive childhood and poverty (so poor he built his own bike out of aluminum cans he found on his runs and had to resort to wearing shoes from goodwill) and then was involvedi n an massive car wreck and lost 3 out of four limbs but is still managed to fulfill his dreams...

A little far fetched but not far from the truth

LOLOLOLOLOL!

Not familiar with the Ironman and how they seed people. Don't they require you to have at least done one triathalon before entering? Do they do like Boston and let people buy their way in, or let in celebrities and doctors.