Here's the dealio:
If Lance runs sub 2:25 or better...the "Anti-Lance-2:30" crowd will scream EPO!...blah, blah, blah,
If Lance trots a 2:45...the "Lance-is-my-God" crowd will scream: He wasn't passionate about it, didn't train hard, was his first serious marathon, Sheryl was mad at him,...blah, blah, blah.
My point is that Lance Armstrong creates more controversy on this (running) board than Alberto, Webb, Wetmore, Flagpole, and Bill f***ing Eamick combined.