E-mail from Boston Marathon Spokesman about Kerry's Boston Marathon "Run"

Ace of Spades Blog ^ | October 6. 2004 | Robert S

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

Wrote to BAA, this is what I got back.

Dear Mr. S.

It was reported (Summer 2004) to the B.A.A. by aides of the John F. Kerry campaign for President of the United States that the Democratic nominee ran the Boston Marathon in the late 1970s [1977, 1978 or 1979 most likely]. He reportedly ran as an unofficial entrant and finished the entire 26.2-mile race (i.e., without an official bib number); as an unofficial participant, his performance (name, place, time) would not appear among the official record or in any results book publication. Beginning with Kerry's role as Massachusetts Lt. Governor during the Dukakis administration, the presidential hopeful has been involved with the world's oldest annual marathon on various levels: as ceremonial official starter from Hopkinton, as part of the finish line ceremonies and crowning of the champions with the traditional olive wreath and diamond-studded gold medal, and supporter of the wheelchair division.

Accurate as of Oct. 6 , 2004 with the information provided to the B.A.A.

Thank you for your question.

Sincerely,

Jack Fleming
Director of Communications
Boston Athletic Association
40 Trinity Place, 4th floor
Boston, MA 02116

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert S
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 2:01 PM
To: Mile27
Subject: John Kerry's number when he ran the marathon

Hello,

I wondered if this information was available to you.

John Kerry ran the marathon sometime in the 70's.

Is it possible to find out what year, what his number was, and the time he finished?

Thank You,

Robert S

Posted by: Robert S at October 6, 2004 10:26 AM

I edited some of the personal information from the message posting.

[Joe_October]

John Kerry had a plan to run the Boston Marathon. Same thing.

[Exit148]

"It was reported (Summer 2004) to the B.A.A. by aides of the John F. Kerry campaign for President of the United States that ~~~~~~~~~~>"

That's all I have to read. It explains itself.

[mountaineer]

Shhhh! Now Kerry will start claiming he hiked the Appalachian Trail!

[Taffini]

the question is: does kerry believe his own lies?

i think there is a word for that state of mind

[Howlin]

I am constantly amazed at how dumb they think we are; I can only assume that he's gotten away with these types of lies for so long he's incapable of stopping.

Congratulations to Mr. M!

[willyboyishere]

I'm awaiting word from the MarathonVets...only they know
the truth.

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

It's needed. 'Nuther Boston Qualifer for me this past Sunday at the Chicago Marathon. I don't know if I'll do it (I've done it three times), but reaching that benchmark kept me going the last few miles. I'd rather make the decision, than have it made for me--by NOT qualifying.

[1stMarylandRegiment]

I am constantly amazed at how dumb they think we are; I can only assume that he's gotten away with these types of lies for so long he's incapable of stopping.

I think he has actually come to believe his own fastasies. To accept that they are untruths would destroy destroy him.