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The witlessness of the headline is matched only by the premise of the entire article.
The truth is that for more than 20 years, the running establishment has held up marathon-running as the pinnacle of achievement for runners. Magazines and books have encouraged amateurs to train for marathons in order to boost their health, achievement, and self-esteem.
The fact that Edward McClelland is jealous of the fact that those of us he disdained in junior high and refused to pick for his team in junior high school can break through into his only realm of achievement is both petty and pitiful.
Not only can athletic back-benchers like Oprah compete on his turf as adults, they can also become richer than him.
Come on, Salon. Supporting this kind of bitchiness is disgusting.
