Canadian Runner loses $1,250 due to celebration

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  • RedBloodSells
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 10:10am CDT
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    Yesterday was the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which in Canada is considered to be the National Marathon Championships.

    A runner named Trevor Hofbauer made his marathon debut to win these, championships in a time of 2:18:05. He took the last 100m to celebrate, high-five, and cheer, he would've finished sub 2:18:00 if he had decided to kick in. Due to celebrating he missed a large cut off in prize money by running slower than 2:18:00.

    Prize Money(if first place Canadian):
    Sub 2:15:00 - $5,000
    2:15:00-2:17:59 - $2,500
    2:18:00+ - $1,250

    Discus

    https://runningmagazine.ca/trevor-hofbauer-2017-canadian-marathon-championships/
  • amkelley
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 10:16am CDT
    re: RedBloodSells
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    I watched the finish of that race. As you say, he was obviously goofing off on the finishing straight (after checking to be sure no one was about to catch him from behind) and presumably could have broken 2:18 had he tried. Perhaps he didn't know about the time bonuses. More likely, he knew but by that point in the race the endorphin stupids had kicked in and he forgot.

    Give the guy a break. It was his first marathon, and he was probably very relieved to have finished in one piece. His post-race interview was rather charming. Who cares if he cost himself some money?
  • Should I feel bad?
    2 years ago 10/23/2017 10:19am CDT
    re: RedBloodSells
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    Surely he knew what he was doing?
  • rojo
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 10:43am CDT
    re: RedBloodSells
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    RedBloodSells wrote:

    Yesterday was the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which in Canada is considered to be the National Marathon Championships.

    A runner named Trevor Hofbauer made his marathon debut to win these, championships in a time of 2:18:05. He took the last 100m to celebrate, high-five, and cheer, he would've finished sub 2:18:00 if he had decided to kick in. Due to celebrating he missed a large cut off in prize money by running slower than 2:18:00.



    I'd like to see a video. You said he celebrated for the final 100.

    6 seconds in 100 is a lot. He'd have to go 96 seconds per mile slower for that segement. SO instead of running 520 pace (80), he'd have to run it in 86 (6:56 pace).
  • RedBloodSells
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 10:52am CDT
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    rojo wrote:
    I'd like to see a video. You said he celebrated for the final 100.

    6 seconds in 100 is a lot. He'd have to go 96 seconds per mile slower for that segement. SO instead of running 520 pace (80), he'd have to run it in 86 (6:56 pace).


    https://twitter.com/runnerspace_com/status/922251839059517440
  • TP rednecks
    2 years ago 10/23/2017 10:57am CDT
    re: RedBloodSells
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    Put a set of sagging pants, high tops and a wife beater on that guy. Maybe a couple of tats and whatcha got?
  • Well worth it
    2 years ago 10/23/2017 11:29am CDT
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    Close one but can you really put a price on a finish line celebration?

    Plus isn't $1250 in Canadian dollars?
  • looneys
    2 years ago 10/23/2017 11:52am CDT
    re: Well worth it
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    yea, 1250 looneys lol
  • Who cares?
    2 years ago 10/23/2017 11:55am CDT
    re: RedBloodSells
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    He looks like he really gives a crap too.
  • Why Yes
    2 years ago 10/23/2017 11:55am CDT
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    [quote]Well worth it wrote:

    Close one but can you really put a price on a finish line celebration?

    [quote]

    You can when you lose a World Championship half or Chicago because of your finish line celebration.
  • Luv2Run
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 3:39pm CDT
    re: Should I feel bad?
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    Should I feel bad? wrote:

    Surely he knew what he was doing?


    I doubt it.

    And don't call me "Shirley".
  • moist
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 4:01pm CDT
    re: TP rednecks
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    TP rednecks wrote:

    Put a set of sagging pants, high tops and a wife beater on that guy. Maybe a couple of tats and whatcha got?


    jamin?
  • wineturtle
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 4:42pm CDT
    re: RedBloodSells
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    Had he been time aware from 200m out I'm sure he could have found the 5 seconds. Just the last little bit of celebration after the turn lost him one or two seconds versus all out sprint from the turn.
  • Canuck Redneck
    2 years ago 10/23/2017 5:27pm CDT
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    He is a goof. Celebrating a national championship win with 2:18? Next closest Canadian was 4 minutes behind him?
    That is embarrassing
  • Star
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    2 years ago 10/23/2017 5:27pm CDT
    re: RedBloodSells
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    He didnt lose 7 seconds doing that.
  • lovinglife
    2 years ago 10/24/2017 4:10am CDT
    re: Star
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    I absolutely love this. Didn't even know the guy before and he wanted to share the joy with the crowd. Making the sport fun and interesting is an awesome move.

    LOVE HIM.
  • lkjlkjlkw
    2 years ago 10/24/2017 4:20am CDT
    re: lovinglife
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    What's with the line mustache? Is that a French-Canadian thing?
  • Winning is spelled H-A-R-D
    2 years ago 10/24/2017 5:13am CDT
    re: rojo
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    rojo wrote:

    RedBloodSells wrote:

    Yesterday was the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which in Canada is considered to be the National Marathon Championships.

    A runner named Trevor Hofbauer made his marathon debut to win these, championships in a time of 2:18:05. He took the last 100m to celebrate, high-five, and cheer, he would've finished sub 2:18:00 if he had decided to kick in. Due to celebrating he missed a large cut off in prize money by running slower than 2:18:00.



    I'd like to see a video. You said he celebrated for the final 100.

    6 seconds in 100 is a lot. He'd have to go 96 seconds per mile slower for that segement. SO instead of running 520 pace (80), he'd have to run it in 86 (6:56 pace).


    Considering he spins around, goes over to the side to high five and jogs around the barrier to get over to the finish line, then does a fist pump/crouch ...he definitely could have run 6 seconds faster and definitely did not care!
  • Pace yourself
    2 years ago 10/24/2017 6:06am CDT
    re: rojo
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    rojo wrote:

    RedBloodSells wrote:

    Yesterday was the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which in Canada is considered to be the National Marathon Championships.

    A runner named Trevor Hofbauer made his marathon debut to win these, championships in a time of 2:18:05. He took the last 100m to celebrate, high-five, and cheer, he would've finished sub 2:18:00 if he had decided to kick in. Due to celebrating he missed a large cut off in prize money by running slower than 2:18:00.



    I'd like to see a video. You said he celebrated for the final 100.

    6 seconds in 100 is a lot. He'd have to go 96 seconds per mile slower for that segement. SO instead of running 520 pace (80), he'd have to run it in 86 (6:56 pace).


    Why didn't you look at the video FIRST before you spoke?

    I swear rojo, you are always in a hurry to say something, regardless of the facts on hand. Just slow down, gather facts, and think before you post...next time...and every time.
  • kibitzer
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    2 years ago 10/24/2017 6:12am CDT
    re: Well worth it
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    Well worth it wrote:

    Plus isn't $1250 in Canadian dollars?

    Right. It's not like he was losing that much dough.