Why have a child out of wedlock? In all but very rare cases, it’s a terrible thing - both for the child and for society. Elon can pay for his kids. She’s well off but nowhere near him.
It’s really not your business or anyone else for that matter. Your opinion is insignificant. All that matters is if the parents are happy and their kid is well taken care of and loved. Nothing else really matters.
So how did you find out if it isn't our business? Because they put their business out on socials.
Congrats! We can only hope she has a very talented son, who is consistently in shape to run 6 minutes faster than his PR. If he scrapes a 2:05 high in the ‘thon, we’ll get treated to a semi annual “We are in 1:59 shape”, followed by a 12th overall and 3rd American finish at Chicago. The future of American long distance running is bright!!!!!!
In about 18 years we will have another runner clamoring about being in X:XX shape and then underperforming by a significant margin and making excuses about it with 15 race recap posts?
In about 18 years we will have another runner clamoring about being in X:XX shape and then underperforming by a significant margin and making excuses about it with 15 race recap posts?
I mean, am I wrong? Literally every marathon in recent history has been prefaced by "the workouts we've done show that I am in sub 2:20 shape" only to have her run 2:25 and then a long, dramatic 10+ part race recap in which she points out every reason as to why she failed, including but not limited to blaming men being near her in the race. I guess Im a clown for pointing out facts.
I mean, am I wrong? Literally every marathon in recent history has been prefaced by "the workouts we've done show that I am in sub 2:20 shape" only to have her run 2:25 and then a long, dramatic 10+ part race recap in which she points out every reason as to why she failed, including but not limited to blaming men being near her in the race. I guess Im a clown for pointing out facts.
No, you are 100 percent right. Unfortunately constructive and honest criticism is not allowed here.
Most people share info like this with their family. These days people share it with everybody. It's called insecurity.
I don’t know if she’s annoying in real life, but the multi-part IG posts are a choice. I get you probably can’t tell the entire story of your marathon in one post, but that’s also what stories are for.
Anyway, good luck to them. The same people who write posts about declining birth rate are probably critical of her bc that’s how this site is.
Correction: Ali On The Run Episode 872: Emma Bates, Mom-to-Be: Emma came on the show to talk fueling sponsor stuff, yes, but also talked about trying to conceive, expectations vs. reality during pregnancy, and a surprise marriage around a week before her birthday in July 2025.
What's making Emma happy today — and some news! (3:10)
How Emma is feeling at almost 20 weeks pregnant (7:50)
Emma's reflections on the 2025 Valencia Marathon (10:40)
What it's like being a pregnant professional athlete, and the pressure of trying to conceive on a timeline (13:45)
On receiving a hemochromatosis blood disorder diagnosis last year, and what that has meant for Emma (18:00)
How Emma found out she was pregnant (23:00)
Emma's thoughts on returning to running and racing after having a baby (29:50)
How and when Emma told her sponsors she was pregnant (34:00) Emma talks about what happened with her fueling sponsor, and what their contract negotiations looked like (37:15)
Why Emma decided to share the "gel tasting" video last week (42:40)
What's on tap for Boston Marathon weekend, and Emma's advice for runners headed to Boston this year (55:35)
