I still don't have an accurate account of meb's vomit count. Was it 7 stops for pukes on course or does anybody remember what Meb said? Seemed indeterminate perhaps those covering the race had a better count as I'm imagining Meb himself may have even lost track
I need to know
Gutsy run by Meb.
I had him pegged to drop out after seeing that second stop.
I can't believe he got to the finish in 2:16.
"100% concentrated power of will'
And
100% reason to remember his name.
Go Meb!
Im sure Meb will say something at the press conference, but with a bunch of please and thank yous and a smile so people will think he is such a class act. maybe he will tweet about proper road racing ground painting ettiquete was not followed.
Was it a marathon for running or a marathon for pushups? Perhaps he should have invested some of that pushup strength into winning a medal.
What an idiot.
Star wrote:
Meb did the push ups to cover up him falling before the line.
He happened to fall with his chest right on the finish line. His hands were right on the line for the pushups.
http://bdc.w.o0bc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AFP_FG9OK$large.jpg
Actually he fell about 2 feet behind the line, he wormed/dragged his body forward those 2 feet, then proceeded to rep out a few push-ups before losing any finish position(s) to a half dozen runners approaching
Moustaches wrote:
That fall right at the line was a bit scary. I thought he could have hurt his knee. I'm not sure who thought ice-slick concrete was the best finishing surface. It was nice to see him bust out a few push-ups before walking across the line though.
Wouldn't be surprised if he does admit he injured his knee. It bent just like Abby's.
Gotta luv Meb.
When Christian Hesch did the pushups, it was in mockery of the rest of the field as if "look how good I am, I can win a race and have time to do push-ups before crossing the line." Jerk move. Disrespect.
When Meb did it today, it was out of playfulness after falling while in 33rd place as if "well, while I'm down here on the ground, let's do a few pushups." Comic relief on a tough day for him. Respect.
Meb slips and falls on the slick wet pavement. Awkward fall after 26 miles of hard running. Then entertains the crowd for a good laugh and crosses the finish line. Respect.
+1 for Meb . 7 stops which I'm guessing for intestinal problems and still finishing in 2:16. Pure guts. . 15 runners dropped , he could have easily been the 16th but he gutted through. Let's not forget 2/3 of the marathon team dropped out before 10 miles in London.
here's the NBC video wrote:
Meb slips and falls on the slick wet pavement. Awkward fall after 26 miles of hard running. Then entertains the crowd for a good laugh and crosses the finish line. Respect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P9rb-DdFNE
He also stuck around at the finish. He said he was enjoying watching, and congratulating, runners from countries he has never run against, like Cuba. Meb is a true class act.
Anyone have a better screen shot of Meb's socks? They don't look USATF certified....
Right on the line wrote:
A side view
https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/waNZslYpLZx6l9sZJMLQ2FJmbtE=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6971679/3.png
Is Meb gay? Why is he wearing bunhuggers? I've never heard of him having a wife or kids.
I thought there would be letsrunners saying that Meb should be stripped of his. 2004 silver medal and deported back to Eritrea for the fall and push-ups. That'd be about par for this place.
Star wrote:
Meb did the push ups to cover up him falling before the line.
Just like the guy in the video that fell off the treadmill looking at a girl's ass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54DG48N4gs0
Or just like Abebe Bikila
This routine comes from Jack Pallance, who did one arm pushups at the Oscars to show that he was no tired old man.
4 extra letters wrote:
You said 'thon', you are a loser. 4 extra letters takes so long to type, or do you just think you are cool.
Your a loser, using 4, instead of using extra letters to spell out four.
socks, underwear (including sports bras for women), eyewear, and time pieces are not official uniform items, thus athletes are allowed to wear whatever tehy wish in these categories. great billboard opportunities on the socks.
Meb'sSox wrote:
Anyone have a better screen shot of Meb's socks? They don't look USATF certified....
Right on the line wrote:A side view
https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/waNZslYpLZx6l9sZJMLQ2FJmbtE=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/6971679/3.png
yo those were some bootleg push-ups
