This thread was initially entitled, "Kara Goucher + Boston Marathon Controversy" . 4/20 update The BAA has issueda statement herethat amongst other things "we did not deliver on our promise to make it a great day for everyone".
Newton Police put out a statement: "After being notified by the B.A.A. three times about spectators traversing the rope barrier and impeding runners, the Newton Police Department responded respectfully and repeatedly requesting that spectators stay behind the rope."
Elsewhere, runners complained of being triggered and traumatized by the kissing tradition at Wellesley.
The guy in the video mentions that he would like a high-five if he was doing the race. Did the police show up because this clown was on the course trying to high-five people? What an idiot!
Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner. That guy was in the wrong. He's clearly never run a marathon. The last thing anyone wants is to have some stranger trying to "high five" them, at any point in the marathon. This ain't no Disney movie. GTFOH with that.
Don't let your fear of touching a black person let you speak for all runners. High fives are great and most runners who aren't incel, anti-social jerks appreciate them.
"oooh I'm running a 2:50, I'm too good to acknowledge the crowd". You are a lamer
At this point, I don't get why people post knee-jerk reactions on a small video clip without knowing the full story. There is a 90% chance you are going to look like a fool.
Most of our perceived problems as a country would go away if people didnt have to post within the first 5 mins of a viral clip spreading to "own" the other side
Newton Police put out a statement: "After being notified by the B.A.A. three times about spectators traversing the rope barrier and impeding runners, the Newton Police Department responded respectfully and repeatedly requesting that spectators stay behind the rope."
Elsewhere, runners complained of being triggered and traumatized by the kissing tradition at Wellesley.
I hope that last line is a joke.
Sadly, no joke. Probably snowflake, karen, bleeding heart liberals.
[This is an evolving story. Fig City News will update as new information is gathered.] During the Boston Marathon on Monday, a significant police presence converged on a portion of the course between Centre Street and Grant A...
Don't let your fear of touching a black person let you speak for all runners. High fives are great and most runners who aren't incel, anti-social jerks appreciate them.
"oooh I'm running a 2:50, I'm too good to acknowledge the crowd". You are a lamer
When the second amendment was written, a musket could fire three times/minute.
Really what could go wrong if millions of far right extremists and other deranged citizens own assault rifles? Aurora12 killed 58 wounded, police on scene in 90 seconds. The Las Vegas crazy fired 1000 rounds in 10 minutes.
The guy in the video mentions that he would like a high-five if he was doing the race. Did the police show up because this clown was on the course trying to high-five people? What an idiot!
Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner. That guy was in the wrong. He's clearly never run a marathon. The last thing anyone wants is to have some stranger trying to "high five" them, at any point in the marathon. This ain't no Disney movie. GTFOH with that.
What? Spectators high five runners all the time. Maybe in your elite pace group they don't, but for the plebs it's a thing.
