Comments on: pet peeve

By: jank

jank — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 03:28:31 +0000

Ignorant of sport, but ignorant of history, too.

What’s with these kids today?

File under “World is going to hell”, and join me over in the crumedgeon’s corner. I’ll be the one without the new Mac Book Pro.

By: A Passion for Running » looks like i lit a fire

A Passion for Running » looks like i lit a fire — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:59:25 +0000

[...] Looks like my post from the other day set a few people off. [...]

By: Deene

Deene — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:36:05 +0000

at the end of the article is listed her email address, did anyone write to point out the error of ways?

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:37:26 +0000

Well, that post certainly touched a nerve. Thanks everyone for your comments. I guess I’m not alone.

By: DGC

DGC — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:39:24 +0000

I cannot believe she made that mistake – she really should’ve had someone proof her article! I get asked, “now how far was that marathon?” all the time! Ugh.

Unlike Dave, however, I do think that 1/2 marathoners should get medals because a 1/2 marathon is not just any walk in the park – it is a pretty tough endeavor that requires hard work and dedication.

By: jeanne

jeanne — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 02:10:33 +0000

I can believe it took her 2:54. It might take me 2:54. (might not, though. hope springs eternal!) But I would know better than to call it a MARATHON!!! WHERE is her editor??? And ruining the shoes by bleeding? That’s just kraziness!! That’s like saying you ruined the canvas by painting on it.

By: DawnB

DawnB — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:07:12 +0000

Too funny

By: DREW

DREW — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:55:50 +0000

Mark ditto the previous comments. I loved her statement that she ruined a good pair of shoes with blood. Forget about the finishing medal, the bloody shoe should be her badge of courage.

Your link inspired a full-on post on my site. Thanks!

By: Adeel

Adeel — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:30:40 +0000

Dave, I got a medal at my last 10k. I’m not sure what the thought process is in giving a finisher’s medal for such a short race (or a long one, for that matter). I vaguely knew of the guy who won that race, and he ran 30-flat. Did they give him a medal for finishing? How weird is that?

By: Karen in Calgary

Karen in Calgary — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:24:59 +0000

She must be related to me. When there is a lull in the conversation and my relatives want to ask me about my running, they always ask “So, are you still marathoning?” (note: my first REAL marathon is still to come).