Official 2021 Boston Marathon Discussion Thread

kmaclam wrote:

Nell still smiling. Good on her. C J Albertson appreciation thread forthcoming.

He raced a half marathon and hung on, he didn't race 26.2 miles. There's a big difference;)

My god. Jordan Tropf update. He hit halfway in 73:51!!! Dude ran 2:27 on Saturdya, 2:31 yesterday. Can he average under 2:30?

Shalane Flanagan 1:21:05.

YersiniaPestis wrote:

He's so done.

Well he gets the Balls of Steel Award. He had nothing to lose by going for it. Glad he took his shot.

Amen! ....Right 'Christian' Mom?

El Keniano wrote:

Fun fact: Mary Ngugi is from Nyahururu on the slopes of the Aberdare ranges. John Ngugi’s hometown.

wasnt she once married to samuel wanjiru?

Colin Bennie hanging just off the leaders. HUGE lead back

No Americans left... yawn

wejo wrote:

I'll disagree with Kara. I'll bet a lot of money they go right by him.

LOL!!!! Late to the party Wejo

Kvothe wrote:

Tommy2Nuttz wrote:

Why cant they run the wheelchairs a few hrs later, so they can do their entire coverage.

People want to watch marathons to see RUNNERS.

Its annoying to break to see wheelchairs. Do it on their own time later. The reality is they wont get viewers, so now they have to annoy the rest of us.

This is a lose-lose for everyone.

God the wheelchairs are so annoying. It only seems to be at American races too. You don't see a freaking wheelchair race at Valencia, Dubai, etc. interrupting the feed. They should be sharing the course with a bike race, not a running one anyways as they are more akin to bikes.

true but to say anything would get you crucified, no RD will ever purpose such at thing because you are not being "inclusive."

Once again the Stinsoning a 'Thon is not a good race strategy.

YersiniaPestis wrote:

He's so done.

Well he gets the Balls of Steel Award. He had nothing to lose by going for it. Glad he took his shot.

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So did all of NAZ elite quit?

Kvothe wrote:

Tommy2Nuttz wrote:

Why cant they run the wheelchairs a few hrs later, so they can do their entire coverage.

People want to watch marathons to see RUNNERS.

Its annoying to break to see wheelchairs. Do it on their own time later. The reality is they wont get viewers, so now they have to annoy the rest of us.

This is a lose-lose for everyone.

God the wheelchairs are so annoying. It only seems to be at American races too. You don't see a freaking wheelchair race at Valencia, Dubai, etc. interrupting the feed. They should be sharing the course with a bike race, not a running one anyways as they are more akin to bikes.

Totally agree, its not even close to the same sport.

where TF are the americans??? I just tuned in after my moring jog and I don't see any Americans other than a fading Albertson. Where on earth is Parker Stinson??? Wasnt this supposed to be his big day? Where is NAZ???? what the hello have they been doing the past year? I thought they were training to go for it today.

YersiniaPestis wrote:

He's so done.

Well he gets the Balls of Steel Award. He had nothing to lose by going for it. Glad he took his shot.

Yeah, in the early going I thought he would get caught at about five miles, or maybe hold on until 10k. To lead for 1:44 is a tremendously long time and it was a courageous effort. If you have almost no shot to place high by running a "normal race" and you aren't too concerned about running a personal best, why not take a flyer and see what happens? I bet he'll never regret running this race as he did.

Kvothe wrote:

Tommy2Nuttz wrote:

Why cant they run the wheelchairs a few hrs later, so they can do their entire coverage.

People want to watch marathons to see RUNNERS.

Its annoying to break to see wheelchairs. Do it on their own time later. The reality is they wont get viewers, so now they have to annoy the rest of us.

This is a lose-lose for everyone.

God the wheelchairs are so annoying. It only seems to be at American races too. You don't see a freaking wheelchair race at Valencia, Dubai, etc. interrupting the feed. They should be sharing the course with a bike race, not a running one anyways as they are more akin to bikes.

What about Trans Wheelchair racers who identify as Gay... what should we do with them ?

Would appear you can get lapped in a marathon and win ;)

No Balls no Babies may get you some screen time, but rarely will it win a 'Thon.

seriously... there should be a rule that if you bomb a marathon you are banned from posting on social media until you actually deliver a good performance in a race....