[ironman]

I agree time standards are pretty tough even today. They were even harder earlier. If Kerry qualified we'd know about it. I've actually got my PR on the Boston course (2:38). I do take somewhat of an offense that he claims to have run it. I EARNED it! BTW, I'm off to Hawaii for the Ironman in a few days. It will be my 6th time.

[litany_of_lies]

Good luck on Ironman.

I probably ran 25 marathons, but I gurantee you that even when I was in the best shape of my life I couldn't have finished the Ironman. Big hat tip.

[AmericanMade1776]

What is the term used for runners in the Boston Marathon, who did not qualify, or who do not have a Runner number, but run in the marathon anyway?

[Travis McGee]

Tomorrow morning I'll run three miles along Mission Bay in San Diego, and try to stay under 24 minutes.

This is 25 years after I graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training a few miles away in Coronado. I guess I'm just glad I'm still able to run at 47; many of my compadres cannot any more.

But seriously, I want to salute your qualification for and participation in the Hawaiian Ironman! Not many folks can even imagine the dedication and sacrifice that feat entails.

SALUTE!

[zoyd]

2:38?

5 Ironmans?

Well hey, I ran a 15:45 5k, so there... (shuffles off, defeated.)