Message Category: New!: Marathon Walkers/Penguins

Topic: From: Date:	Why call it a half Marathon? Jeff 5/16/04 8:58:22 PM ET
My wife finished a 1/2 marathon last week. After experiencing the training of a full marathon myself, I can tell you the commitment to train for a 1/2 is not a whole lot less demanding. Nontheless, I think the term 1/2 Marathon (or mini-marathon) is a bit demeaning to the accomplishment and have noticed that there is quite a snobbish "superiority" complex amongst the full marathoners. Why can't we create a name for a 13.1 mile run just like the triathlon has it's Sprint, Olympic and Iron Man versions? Why not call it a "Battle"? Spread the word!!! :) Post a reply on the Bulletin Board | Send email reply to Jeff
Message thread: Why call it a half Marathon? - [Jeff 5/16/04 8:58:22 PM ET] I know what you mean - [22KR 5/16/04 9:28:47 PM ET] I agree... - [adeline 6/6/04 12:25:29 PM ET] truth in advertising - [Susan 6/6/04 5:24:30 PM ET] The reality - [Zeke 6/8/04 1:01:53 PM ET] half marathon - [Candace 6/8/04 4:10:47 PM ET] the reality - [BarbaraH 6/8/04 11:43:20 PM ET] I only ran HALF a Marathon - [Susan 6/9/04 12:28:03 AM ET] The half is my favorite distance - [backpacker 6/9/04 9:41:58 AM ET] New Name? - [Leif 6/10/04 11:48:29 AM ET] DTKP - [Susan 6/10/04 5:30:00 PM ET] Leif vs. Light - [SMP 6/10/04 7:27:53 PM ET] DTKP and Air vs. a vacuum and Leif vs. Light - [Leif 6/11/04 2:17:39 PM ET] Just messing with ya, Leif - [SMP 6/11/04 3:04:17 PM ET] Joking right back - [Leif 6/11/04 5:55:54 PM ET] TOUGH Question - [Dr Jim Romano 9/7/07 8:23:08 AM ET]

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