Every weekend, all summer, the roads are closed or restricted for some form of exhibitionist exercise. Mostly running. Or, as it actually occurs, shuffling along. Police, traffic, advertising, EMT’s, ambulances, parking, trash, all consumed for the self exaltation of exercise in public. As though it would not be a whole lot safer and more competitive to do this on a cinder track.
Look at me! I can shuffle along for miles until I vomit on your curb! Then I can stay home from work for a couple of days from shin splints or worse. And brag about it until you want to vomit on my curb.
Those without food or water should walk to the marathon and beg for it from those with supplies for the athletes.
Look at me! I can shuffle along for miles until I vomit on your curb! Then I can stay home from work for a couple of days from shin splints or worse. And brag about it until you want to vomit on my curb.
LOL! I'm not going to show that to someone I know who is in the marathon running business. You have described it quite well.
to really prove their endurance they should run with a full can of gas while being chased by a mob of people without fuel.