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dumb marathon question
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:19 am
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:19 am
I have a question to your marathon runners:
1st dumb question- is it actually a race?
2nd dumb question- since you don't all start at the exact same time, how do you know who wins the race? is someone keeping official times on each individual there?
I know shite about marathons. just curious.
1st dumb question- is it actually a race?
2nd dumb question- since you don't all start at the exact same time, how do you know who wins the race? is someone keeping official times on each individual there?
I know shite about marathons. just curious.
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Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:20 am to oldcharlie8
Yes and yes. They have tags in each running bib that work with the time clock to track each person.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:21 am to oldcharlie8
It's only really a "race" for a few people. Most are just focused on finishing, however long that might take.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:21 am to TigerRob20
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Yes and yes. They have tags in each running bib that work with the time clock to track each person.
bingo. thanks. this surely clears it up for me.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:22 am to oldcharlie8
Anyone that has a chance of winning is given priority starting status. You won't see any Ethiopians 100 people deep at the start line.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:23 am to Chris Farley
is there usually a big purse for the winner?
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:42 am to oldcharlie8
How do they decide what people have a chance to win?
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:43 am to oldcharlie8
A lot of people just want to finish. Then they try it again to better their time. Marathons are grueling events. Your body hits a wall between 17 and 20 miles. At that point you're running on guts and will power. I've run a bunch and my best time was 2:46. I don't recommend them for anybody.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 8:58 am to NC17
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I don't recommend them for anybody.
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I've run a bunch
dont follow your own advice?
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:11 am to ksayetiger
I don't run any more. It was about running a Boston Marathon qualifying time. And then maybe Boston. In running you pretty much go from one injury to the next. You put your body through a lot running those things. For most it's just torture and not fun.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:16 am to biglego
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How do they decide what people have a chance to win?
Previous race results.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:19 am to Casty McBoozer
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. I've run a bunch and my best time was 2:46. I don't recommend them for anybody.
Nice back door brag......
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:19 am to NC17
gotcha
ive never understood running. ive played sportsnmy whole life and love the physical activity, but running just to run- no thanks.
ive never understood running. ive played sportsnmy whole life and love the physical activity, but running just to run- no thanks.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:20 am to TigerRob20
the tags/timing chips also register at checkpoints/timing stations along the way to confirm you actually covered the route.
for triathlons the chip is secured to a velcro strap you wear on your ankle.
for triathlons the chip is secured to a velcro strap you wear on your ankle.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:20 am to biglego
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How do they decide what people have a chance to win?
Anyone who really has a chance at all to win a marathon will have been very competitive in a previous race and will turn in race results to allow them to be able to start with the elite runners.
Hell, even your very big 10-K races around the country do this.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:33 am to Im4datigers
Not really bragging about that time. My 10K was around 33ish. So my marathon time wasn't so great.
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:35 am to oldcharlie8
I've run numerous 5k's but nothing more. I'm training for a half marathon around January. I don't know if I'll ever get the bug to go any further than that. If you're an experienced runner though, would like 1 full a year be too much?
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:36 am to Giantkiller
do you think that runners have "advanced" their risk of knee/hip replacements at a later age? shouldn't riding a bike be better for you?
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:40 am to Giantkiller
Not at all. My mom did one full a year from ages 63-68
Posted on 3/30/14 at 9:42 am to oldcharlie8
And yes. You definitely increase your risk for oa later in life. Although my mom has run 5+ miles a day, for 40+ years and only has symptomatic oa in her hands. 
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