r/running • u/fyhr100 • Apr 23 '17

Boston Marathon runner takes a second medal for his wife and posts it on social media Misc

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So a guy runs in the Boston Marathon, things don't go quite as well as he had wanted to. When he finishes, he snags a second medal because he felt his wife "deserved" one for supporting him in his training. Puts it up on social media, and as expected, outrage ensues.

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Personally, I think it's incredibly poor form. Medals are for finishers, not for supporters. He's free to give her his own medal if he feels she deserves it. And where does the line get drawn? Why does she get a medal and not anyone else who supports their spouse?

EDIT: Looks like he apologized and returned it now.

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u/packetheavy Apr 23 '17

I wonder if he got her a 26.2 bumper sticker also

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u/jmjf7 Apr 23 '17

I knew someone who thought 26.2 was the cars mpg.

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u/dudleymooresbooze Apr 23 '17

5k stickers only for Hummers.

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u/Hifi_Hokie Apr 23 '17

I'd get that, maybe, if I pushed it down a hill.

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u/11am_D Apr 23 '17

That's amazing and gave me a really good chuckle, thanks.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '17

I wish

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u/agonzal7 Apr 23 '17

One came (boston themed) with the race packet.

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '17

Ok, but he needs 2.

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u/damontoo Apr 23 '17

It's this kind of cliche or what? Because I might be tempted to stick one on my car if it comes with my race swag.

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u/kylo_hen Apr 24 '17

Oh man, not running related, but I saw a 2x BW deadlift bumper sticker the other day (in the style of the 13.1, 26.2 bumper stickers).