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Running changed my life forever. I ran two really slow marathons; the second one faster (dammit). But seriously is it the slow runners' fault that the serious athletes are sucking it up in world class competion? I am so fed up with complaining from "real" runners about less talented runners joining the field and taking up running with enough commitment to run full marathons. I have volunteered at plenty of races and the most joyful runners are on a pace to finsh between 4:15 and 5 hrs. Before that is a grumpy bunch who knows that they are on pace to run a not quite Boston qualifying race.
I quit smoking because of marathon running and found a love for hardcore physical fitness. All the author got was a lousy grumbly article printed by Salon. Boo hoo!
