Why did people run Boston 2018 in such weather?

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People be crazy. I wouldn't run. Then again I have brains. I wouldn't harm myself like that. I'd run another marathon the week after maybe. There comes a point when it is just wreckless. It is like running(or hobbling) a marathon with a broken leg.

Where are you from? People train in much worse through entire winters.

Not worthy of a serious answer.

nah.. wrote:

Where are you from? People train in much worse through entire winters.

Apart from the suffering aspect, the combination of freezing temperatures, very strong wind and rain makes a running session totally useless. People who train or race in such conditions are stupid

Gggggg wrote:

Can anyone tell me why tha $&@ would someone run Boston 2018 in such weather?

“Why would someone train for a target race for months and then wuss out because the weather was bad”

Some people aren’t fragile babies.

In order to answer this, you have to ask why someone would run it in 'perfect' weather ...? Is it for a time, to beat a PR, for the experience of finishing Boston, to slay personal daemons, just so the person can say they have run Boston ?

There are many reasons why the weather would have no influence at all on a person's decision to run. If I am PR shape, and have a backup option a week or so later, then sure - I might drop out. If I have trained for years to get a BQ time, and there is a chance I may never get to run again, then why would I *not* run just because of the weather ?

I know you aren't referring to the Elite end of the race, but I loved Yuki's response to the conditions:

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Then Wahle said, “In awful conditions too” and Kawauchi responded with an all-time classic line of, “”For me, these were the best conditions possible.”

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I started it because I honestly didn't think it would be as bad as it was. I had set a major PR in similar weather at a half-marathon the year before, and so was confident in my ability to handle it. (I failed to consider the facts that a) I'd be out there for more than twice as long and b) I would be running at a slower intensity, and generating less heat.)

Additionally, my thinking was that bad weather conditions only improved my chances of placing well in my age group.

Let’s think wrote:

Gggggg wrote:

Can anyone tell me why tha $&@ would someone run Boston 2018 in such weather?

“Why would someone train for a target race for months and then wuss out because the weather was bad”

Some people aren’t fragile babies.

It’s not wussing out. It’s being intelligent. Oh look at me, I am a bad ass. I finished Boston 2018. No you’re an idiot.

Let’s think wrote:

Gggggg wrote:

Can anyone tell me why tha $&@ would someone run Boston 2018 in such weather?

“Why would someone train for a target race for months and then wuss out because the weather was bad”

Some people aren’t fragile babies.

I trained for months so I must run it. So much fun. I’m enjoying every minute. I feel so light and bouncy. I am on my way to a great PB

Gggggg wrote:

It’s not wussing out. It’s being intelligent. Oh look at me, I am a bad ass. I finished Boston 2018. No you’re an idiot.

Why did you even sign up for Boston if PBing is so important? There are faster courses in milder places.

Gggggg wrote:

I trained for months so I must run it. So much fun. I’m enjoying every minute. I feel so light and bouncy. I am on my way to a great PB

If you want fun, run a charity 5k. Make sure to grab a free donut at the recovery table.

nah.. wrote:

Where are you from? People train in much worse through entire winters.

No not really !

But too answer the OP question, because it's what we do.

Gggggg wrote:

Can anyone tell me why tha $&@ would someone run Boston 2018 in such weather? 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 40 knot gusts, rain... I understand why the elites did, probably because of the contract they signed and they want the money so they are willing to suffer. But why would an amateur run it?? The fee to participate is nickel and dimes. This weather is obviously not fun. It’s suffering! Do you run to suffer? In such weather you would get a Lousy time compare to your true ability, so it all comes to the purpose of telling other people “I finished Boston 2018”, which is pretty pathetic.

Typical roadie

They continued to run it because not doing so would make them a quitter, which would be true. I'd still do it if I were in their position, if I commit to something I'm going to see it through no matter what. A lot of runners feel this way. I think the OP is in the minority for perseverance.

$200 entry fee, hotel/airbnb, flight...you bet your @$$ I would've run that race.

Gggggg wrote:

Can anyone tell me why tha $&@ would someone run Boston 2018 in such weather? 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 40 knot gusts, rain... I understand why the elites did, probably because of the contract they signed and they want the money so they are willing to suffer. But why would an amateur run it?? The fee to participate is nickel and dimes. This weather is obviously not fun. It’s suffering! Do you run to suffer? In such weather you would get a Lousy time compare to your true ability, so it all comes to the purpose of telling other people “I finished Boston 2018”, which is pretty pathetic.

Do you really think all people run for fun? Maybe the hobby joggers do, but those serious in the sport do not run just for fun. Do you really think running a 20 mile long run at 6 am in the cold rain Saturday mornings is fun? What about making yourself puke from a track workout? What about feeling like butt all day every day when you are putting in high mileage weeks, and still you have life responsibilities to attend to on top of 100 miles a week?

It is not about fun. It is about winning.

When it comes to Boston, especially the elites, they don't race for time, silly. You race for place. That is what races are FOR: WHO CAN FINISH FIRST. Time does not matter if you come in 100th place.

Gggggg wrote:

Can anyone tell me why tha $&@ would someone run Boston 2018 in such weather? 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 40 knot gusts, rain... I understand why the elites did, probably because of the contract they signed and they want the money so they are willing to suffer. But why would an amateur run it?? The fee to participate is nickel and dimes. This weather is obviously not fun. It’s suffering! Do you run to suffer? In such weather you would get a Lousy time compare to your true ability, so it all comes to the purpose of telling other people “I finished Boston 2018”, which is pretty pathetic.

This post mirrors everything bad about LR. Ignorant, vapid, short-sighted, stupid. Being critical of people, events & such is endemic here. Immaturity reigns. Praise is in very, very short supply on this board.

2.5/10 because you are getting responses, but still it's a troll post.

The trip was non-refundable. I was there. And up until race time, and even into the race itself kept thinking that it would clear up some/get better.

Because not everyone is a p u $$ y, like you.

The OP is probably a 100 pound high school junior who gets picked on every day at school. He's just a troll. No need to let it affect you. 99% of people would be impressed you qualified and ran Boston, maybe they'd think you're a little crazy but they'd never act like an autistic OP.