Official 2023 Boston Marathon Live Discussion and Updates Thread

STOP SHOWING US PEOPLE WHEELCHAIRING BY THEMSELVES

Crazy how the only way I can follow the running is not on the broadcast, but on rojo's posts with the splits

Was thinking the same thing. She looks so comfortable!

Literally bro, it's so annoying. But I know it will never change. Been a running fan since the 90s and broadcasts are always terrible.

Well, I enjoy motorsports, so I'd like more info about the tech. (That's something that frustrates me a little, it's pretty opaque as to who is in which chair and what advantages they may have).

It's similar to cycling to me in that (as much of this thread agrees) a solo athlete is a bit dull. But in packs I think it's neat to watch. Similar drafting/positioning tactics, plus it's always impressive seeing people so close together at high speeds.

Would I go out of my way to find and watch it? No, but stick it on before the marathon and I'll happily watch it then.

Because then the whatever woke police are out there would complain the "disabled" were relegated to a secondary channel and how "they deserve just as much billing on the main channel as the able bodied"

Like any of the woke police are actually watching the stream....

we've come to the point where LRC might actually be the best thing for the sport.
ot's depressing

I assume (hope) that the running races not much is happening, so they show the wheelchairs. But it is aggravating.

Or at the start talking to his coannouncer "how would you handicap this race".

The. broadcast started at 8:30. That's when they should've started the wheelchairs. Not at 9am. Oh no, now interviews. Why hype up Kipchoge and the deep field on both sides and then show nothing of it till the end?

Back to watching a woman in a wheelchair on an empty street.

Bates has the best form in the game

Could we get a comparison of the finishing positions and cost of the wheelchairs? Would they be exactly the same?

Its sad that this is has become more of celebration/ historical event rather than focusing on the competitive aspect of the sport. Just show them running please.

Look at Mantz and then look at Kipchoge. Mantz is absolutely working and Kipchoge looks like he’s out for a Sunday jog.

Why would you assume that? The horrendous coverage is intentional.. focus on the feel good storylines, not on any actual racing.

Albertson has to make it stick this time, right? He can't keep going out at sub-2:05 pace and fading to 2:10. He's got to run at least 2:08 this time