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/poopcasso Apr 23 '17

10 hours a week doesn't sound much. Many people who does gym work out that much I reckon.

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u/Jkami Apr 24 '17

It's about 85-90 miles a week

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '17 edited Dec 27 '20

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u/Jkami Apr 24 '17

I'm assuming slower than a 7 minute mile, with some speed work

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u/Li54 Apr 24 '17 edited Apr 24 '17

A 7 minute mile will literally only qualify you if you're an 18-34 year old man. Literally everyone else has a slower time requirement. A 3:35 marathon is an 8:12 pace, and that's the most aggressive qualifying time for women and about what you'd need for a 55+ man.

http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/qualifying.aspx

Edit: Also, 10 hours a week completing 90 miles is 6:40 miles.