Shudupp wrote:
You are a hobby jogger. Why would a pro waste an effort of running a marathon without actually making any bonus money due to the weather slowing the race? Don't compare yourself to athletes who run for a living, two different worlds. Anyone could have finished the darn race but for the few top guys there it didn't make sense from a financial standpoint. If they don't hit certain standards then they make little money. This Sarah girl got famous for simply finishing but in all reality she is far from top girl even in USA. She hasn't lived up to the hype because people pumped her Boston performance up without actually looking into the real reasons behind her high placing. Many girls getting less attention who would eat her for lunch in a marathon right now and they don't have sponsorships!
When I am having a bad day at work, I don't just call it quits and get in my car and drive home. That's not how it works. I understand that elites don't have a conventional job, and that they do need to consider things like injury risk, but nonetheless, they still have an obligation to their sponsors, coaches, fans, race organizers etc. to give it an honest effort, and not just throw in the towel because the weather sucks. This girl sucked it up and finished, and in today's world of moaners, groaners, whiners and elites who have as much toughness as Steve Jones had in his pinky finger, I have to give her some serious credit, and best wishes as she continues her running career.