Boston Marathon

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

She actually didnt do that in Boston. That was NYC, iirc. Someone remembered seeing her on the train.

In Boston, she simply waited for the group to cross the bridge and then jumped in for the last bit to Copley Square.

At least thanks to Rosie, we now have electronic monitoring at these races.

Correct. But if she hadn't jumped the train in NYC, she wouldn't have even qualified for Boston, which is why it's pointer #1.

[Runner Coug]

Lance Armstrong had a good race, came in at 2:50:58.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

Correct. But if she hadn't jumped the train in NYC, she wouldn't have even qualified for Boston, which is why it's pointer #1.

You are correct, sir!

The old footage of her, as well as pics, are pretty amazing. She was barely sweating.

My question about the whole Rosie Ruiz deal...how in the heck did she "jump into the race" without ANYONE seeing her? Especially in the last mile or so? How is that possible?

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

Lance Armstrong had a good race, came in at 2:50:58.

Farrah's sister was only 30 minutes back of Lance.

Lance sucks.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Farrah's sister was only 30 minutes back of Lance.

Lance sucks.

He has slowed down a bunch now that he is not doping anymore.

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

My question about the whole Rosie Ruiz deal...how in the heck did she "jump into the race" without ANYONE seeing her? Especially in the last mile or so? How is that possible?

I agree, pretty crazy that she could even get on the course at that stage of the race. I hate to say never, but I don't see how anyone could bandit the course that easily now, with the champion chip system registering everyone 7-8 times during the race.

Boston is such an incredible race. The history of that marathon is so rich. From Jock Semple trying to pull Katherine Switzer off the course, to the '82 "Duel in the Sun" between Dick Beardsley and Alberto Salazar, it has some amazing stories.

[Sea Chicken]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

Lance Armstrong had a good race, came in at 2:50:58.

Lance was hoping for 2:40 (I'd be happy with 3:40)

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Farrah's sister was only 30 minutes back of Lance.

Lance sucks.

Mike, I would seriously suggest that you at least try to get your kids to explore their potential talent at distance running. There is some serious talent on both sides of their family tree.

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by Sea Chicken

(I'd be happy with 3:40)

You and me both, brother. My best is 3:46, and I worked my butt off all summer for that.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

Mike, I would seriously suggest that you at least try to get your kids to explore their potential talent at distance running. There is some serious talent on both sides of their family tree.

and I was a AAU national champion in the mile relay.

But guess what--I HATE RUNNING!!!!!

(esp. distance running).