ultraslacker wrote:Don't forget Gary Robbins! He personally hugs every runner who comes across the finish line of his races. Pretty lame thing for an elite.

Oh right- how could I forget!

We have some really sucky elite runners in Vancouver too. Dylan Wykes, Rob Watson, Ellie Greeenwood- how dare they involve themselves in the local running community with coaching and support.

was there an injury involved, or just swelling post-marathon? Swelling that lasts a month is sign of an injury. It seems that the injury was never properly diagnosed. I'm sorry you've spent so much time on therapy without results- I agree with eme- time to find a better therapist. Your current phys...

The fact that these people happened to finish with what would be BQ results for the original bib buyer doesn't prove or even suggest that they were bib muling. If 500 people run a race with someone else's bib, some small number of them are going to coincidentally run a "BQ"... and yes som...

The fact that these people happened to finish with what would be BQ results for the original bib buyer doesn't prove or even suggest that they were bib muling. If 500 people run a race with someone else's bib, some small number of them are going to coincidentally run a "BQ"... and yes som...

Ironboy wrote:Holy crap, you come in to look for a squash soup recipe and you find this.

We should go back to poaching users from the RunningRoom forums, like in the good ole days.

Lol Running Room forums are gone too.

The marathoninvestigation internet sleuth is no friend of the running community. This is one of multiple entries where he rats out people for running with someone else's bib (at races that prohibit race transfers). It's gross. If he cared about runners (their health and well-being, or their best in...

1) Bib mules have been an issue for a while-- this is not a new thing. They are just easier to catch now. 2) It is super-annoying but NOT a widespread problem. Derek Murphy on the Marathon Investigation site estimates about 1% of "qualifiers." 3) Qualifying for Boston is still a big deal, ...

Habs4ever wrote:

deerdree wrote:

alexk wrote:I'd post the link but I can't figure out how to do it on my iPad!!!

http://kristaduchenerunning.blogspot.ca ... -2017.html

Thanks for the link, it's a great read.

yes, thanks for that!

Anytime someone posts in a forum, it's assumed that the person wrote it unless the words are quoted (or in quotes). Like I said- it's just bad form not to quote and it's useful to actually post the link where you got the info. If I hadn't already seen a large sampling of your writing elsewhere on th...

It's bad form anywhere to copy something and make it seem like you wrote it. It's also reasonable to expect that someone might want to link to where you got the words in order to read more. Whoa Nelly! Yes Prof..didn't realize this is an academic site, and that I was submitting a thesis/dissertation...

You really should cite your sources and provide a link when you cut and paste from another site.

Great times in London.

Looks like Paula's non-women only record might go down soon, too.

Krista Duchene represented Canada- unfortunately she slowed down a lot in the second half of the race and was far off her best.

It's not about the monetary value of the medal. I feel silly even saying that- it seems so obvious. It's about the intent and the fraud. He didn't make a mistake, he didn't ask for permission to take the medal. He took it intentionally. I stand by my initial comment of "Is this even a question?...

Dear Maniacs, I've read back over all your replies several times and they make me so thankful to be a part of such a great online community. Most of you have been a part of this journey to Boston for many years and I want you to know that you each played a part in my accomplishing this goal. THANK ...

public shaming out of hand, definitely. poor guy probably didn't even realize he was doing anything wrong until the (running) internet got all up in arms... I don't buy it. "The poor guy" had to know he wasn't entitled to take another medal. Volunteers give them to each finisher- they are...

I doubt that guy is deeply into running culture or he would have known that giving his wife a medal would draw more scorn than praise. That's why he needs to be told. Told what though? That he ought to enjoy a recreational activity exactly the same as I do? If the star of my favourite team signs wi...

dgrant wrote:I doubt that guy is deeply into running culture or he would have known that giving his wife a medal would draw more scorn than praise.

That's why he needs to be told.

RobW wrote:Such a sweet and thoughtful guy stealing a medal for his wife. Cheap b@stard. Too bad the 20,000 or so who finished in front of him didn't take an extra one too

+1

The extra medal cost the BAA a buck or two, the guy (possibly a one-time-only marathoner) scores points with his wife who is clearly hotter than him. Nobody got hurt. Well, he just should have given her his own medal then. Or buy the special "companion" medal that the BAA sells specifical...

Is there even a question here? I can't see how any runner would say that either of these things are cool at all.

Will you keep in touch with Tom and Kathy? So cool how you had founds some support on the course. I plan to. I tracked down their full names using their bib numbers and I knew where they were from so I have managed to find contact info for them both. We formed quite a bond during those tough miles ...

What an awesome report. Brought me to happy tears.

I hope you do go back. <3

Will you keep in touch with Tom and Kathy? So cool how you had founds some support on the course.

Great pictures! I'm looking forward to reading the whole story.

Congratulations Jesse, Cheryl, and Anne!! Well done.