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I was shocked when I read your article "How Oprah Ruined the Marathon."
Every single thing we read today about exercise refers to two key issues: 1) the overwhelming lethargy of most Americans; and 2) the overwhelming benefits of regular exercise at very modest levels.
How dare you criticize a woman for running 26.2 miles in ONLY 4 hours and 29 minutes! Oh, and I really loved your reference to "THIS...MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN HAULING HER FLAB AROUND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA." I feel sorry for your wife, your mom, your daughter and any other woman who has to come into contact with you--although I realize you are not just picking on women, but men who don't live up to your running standards.
Hey, I'm gonna be nasty back to you....do us all a favor and go run as fast as you can...right off a cliff.
From a novice runner who gets great benefits from 3-4 days a week at a lousy 5 miles/hour.
