Tommy Rivs NYC Result?

Looks like he is walking it - 19 min pace at 10 miles. Gut wrenching to see cancer destroy his lungs but he is one tough individual

jamb innn wrote:

It's 2021, this should be near real time...

It is real time

oh gosh. This is heartbreaking. :-/

Saw him walking up 1st ave (eating a slice of pizza as he went). Walked with him for a minute and chatted. He was in good spirits and totally upbeat. True inspiration!!

Juma Ikangaaline wrote:

Saw him walking up 1st ave (eating a slice of pizza as he went). Walked with him for a minute and chatted. He was in good spirits and totally upbeat. True inspiration!!

Nice- good to hear

9:18:57

Wow.

You can say what you want about Seidel, Flanagan and others...but this...this might be the inspirational story of the day.

I don't even know the guy buy can only imagine what crossing the finish line felt like.

Great job brother!

CHAMP!

I'm proud of Tommy for finishing, and I'm sure it is inspiring for so many...

But being in a crowded course with spectators and runners and walkers...and the fact he's already known for his ultras, I wonder though he is in remission, if he should have done this.

I'm proud of him...and those who ran into him...must have felt on another level...

But it's NYC, he is only 37, it's dangerous and he's in remission

Was this necessary?

Again, I'm glad he finished and i take nothing away from the struggle or fight or effort...

But..you're in remission....why do this?

Mike

I was in bed and intubated for 4 weeks-he went through something 100x worse. It is amazing that he can walk a single mile, much less 26. This is one strong guy.

Juma Ikangaaline wrote:

Saw him walking up 1st ave (eating a slice of pizza as he went). Walked with him for a minute and chatted. He was in good spirits and totally upbeat. True inspiration!!

aw this is amazing! Makes me happy to hear.

Emotionally Practical wrote:

I'm proud of Tommy for finishing, and I'm sure it is inspiring for so many...

But being in a crowded course with spectators and runners and walkers...and the fact he's already known for his ultras, I wonder though he is in remission, if he should have done this.

I'm proud of him...and those who ran into him...must have felt on another level...

But it's NYC, he is only 37, it's dangerous and he's in remission

Was this necessary?

Again, I'm glad he finished and i take nothing away from the struggle or fight or effort...

But..you're in remission....why do this?

Mike

As someone who is also "in remission" , I can fully understand why he would do this. I was lucky, with the cancer diagnosed at an early stage so probably (hopefully) have many, many good years ahead of me, but I can understand that he doesn't want the cancer to get the better of him and define his life post-diagnosis. His cancer is much worse than mine, maybe his doctors are indicating he doesn't have many years left, and it has taken so much from him, so why wouldn't he stand proud against the ravages it put him through while he can? I think most people with cancer's base instinct is to fight it as hard, and in as many ways, as they can.

I think the first question is aimed at wondering whether such a large effort could torpedo his recovery? Large efforts usually weaken the immune system temporarily. What if he catches something out there? What if he catches COVID when likely still Immunocompromised and with scarred lungs? But then I totally get he wanted to do this as a sort of middle finger to the cancer. I am sure he weighed the risks.

jennybreen wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=fVYyBcDA7Yo&feature=emb_logo

Thanks for sharing. Watched this drinking my coffee this morning and it about broke me. Don’t waste a single day

Nah

I see no purpose in a walking ordeal.

Races are meant to be raced.

If you want to show endurance, do like the hundred year old guy who pushed his walker around his garden.

He didn't cause anyone to lose sleep.

It's quite an amazing story. So glad he's still here and on the road to recovery.

I did wonder this too, though. He needs to be careful. Most important thing is the time spent with family and being a part of their lives. I hope he gets to do that until he's 105 but nothing is guaranteed. Hope he remains careful and plugs away. Best wishes.

nope wrote:

Nah

I see no purpose in a walking ordeal.

Races are meant to be raced.

If you want to show endurance, do like the hundred year old guy who pushed his walker around his garden.

He didn't cause anyone to lose sleep.

nobody will miss you