Freeper who hasn't watched television since 1983 and has real trouble with those who enjoy life.
Posted on 04/21/2014 8:34:00 AM PDT by Biggirl
I admire those who run regularly, and think it is a noble goal to complete a marathon (or multiple marathons). I am a bit surprised by some of the comments on this thread.
“And pounding your leg joints into an early grave is really smart. “
I take it you don’t run.
People now realize that runners actually don’t suffer those injuries at a higher rate as people used to think. The data is out there if one wants to find it.
Our bodies were designed to run. Sitting at a desk all day as I do is what is unnatural.
All the people I personally know getting knee and hip replacements haven’t been runners from what I know.
That’s how I feel. Never paid attention to this crapola...
...I’m sure glad I know that...now, back to whatever you were doing...
Meb Keflezighi wins it. First American since Greg Meyer in 1983.
“I am a bit surprised by some of the comments on this thread.”
It’s the nature of the internet! People tend to comment on issues where they have no personal knowledge. I do the same thing occasionally; but try not to.
Running isn’t for everyone. I am 54 and ran my third marathon last June; looking to do another one in July. If I get to the point that I cant run; I will bike.
Both of my parents died after long nursing home stays; I want to stack the odds in my favor to delay or prevent that if possible.
Plus I just really like being fit.
Dontcha’ ya’ just love the goals and priorities some people set in their lives?
...actually, what I like are those who know the entire set of a perfect strangers priorities, based on a single comment about a single event...
-— WHat is the purpose of this marathon? -—
When I was a kid, it was a fun, local curiosity, run by a Boston Sports Club. There were very few runners.
Back when I was a little kid, around 1970, I saw a guy jogging down the street in his sweats. It was such an uncommon sight that I asked my dad what he was doing. My dad told me that he was a “harrier,” which is British for “jogger.” Didn’t sound like much fun to me.
I apologize for that. You didn’t deserve that rant.
Our bodies were designed to run. Sitting at a desk all day as I do is what is unnatural.
Moderation is the key. Of course we were designed to run, for short distances. We were also designed to use our arms a lot more than runners do, but you don't see many of them stressing that part.
It isn’t just local media coverage that is barf-inducing. It’s nationwide. Two terrorists manage to set of two small bombs that kill three people and wound a number of others. While it is tragic that people were hurt or died it was not a mass killing as the coverage, and expending of state and national resources over the year would indicate. The morons even wanted to charge the terrorist with use of a weapon of mass destruction. Amazing how self-important and self-absorbed the people of that city seem to be. Meanwhile, several years before 13 killed and many more wounded in an obvious terrorist incident at Ft. Hood and it is “workplace violence” and those involved are left to their own devices and ignored. The most interesting thing in the Boston event is the huge amount of taxpayer money and resources pumped into Boston to make everyone there feel more secure. I’ve got a clue for them that will make everyone’s life better; get over yourselves and NEVER VOTE FOR ANY DEMOCRAT AGAIN. You’ll be a lot safer in the long run.
Wow a whole lot of assumptions in your post!
...actually, the poor dude is simply displaying his numerous insecurity issues, which magically give him the ability to know the thoughts and attitudes of every single runner and cyclist he encounters in the course of his routine daily life...
Ye gads.
My daughter’s friend finished in 2:32. Pretty good for 25 years old. I don’t think it is his best.
I may get back to running someday. Back issues make it difficult now. I love the freedom of it, being in nature. I have always thought that Heaven would include new running shoes, slight downhill inclines, and favorite music choices, to do running as an optional activity. 10K is the longest I have ever done on competition, but some years back, in the Omaha Corporate Cup, there were close to 20,000 competitors, and it was an amazing experience. I did it every year for 9 or 10 years... Was stunned by those who would beat me, very old, very heavy, the blind guy. Their efforts were inspiring.
Check out ESPN, if you can stomach it. Will ALL Red Sox games this year be an ‘emotional experience’? That will give ESPN the opportunity to put their favorite team on their home page at every opportunity.
I never watch ESPN. I have never had any real interest in any sport or team. They are meant to be a passtime but have become an obsession for many fans and a moneymaker for many others. My time has always been better spent doing enjoyable and productive things. I’ve never cared about the emotional experience of any jock (or movie star, singer, etc); in the scheme of things they are all pimples on the ass of time.
'Pimples on the ass of time'...I have to steal that one the next time one of 'Boston's Strong' gets in my face.
Never let a crisis go to waste in the long but relentless march from a free country to a police state....
10K is the longest I have ever done on competition,
...I’ve done five half marathons, and always thought I’d graduate to the full monte, but time and blocked arteries got in the way...too old and complacent to take it up again, cycling gives me the same sense of accomplishment and enjoyment...
...gotta love some of the comments on this thread...I don’t disagree that the media slant of ‘emotional engagement’ is a little much, but some of these posters...they get so upset when they see someone having a bit of fun in their lives...
Freeper who hasn't watched television since 1983 and has real trouble with those who enjoy life.
Thanks, I’ve been watching him for the second half of the race, he finished at 3hr.03 minutes.
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