I'm running Boston in 2009. I'll be training with my iPod, so I'll be racing with it on.
I read a few posts in the past about this being 'against the rules'. Too bad.
When I finish, I plan on pointing at my iPod. I'll post the pic on here. I'll make a bet - no one will DQ me (even in the weeks/months that follow the finish).
if you get in my way, I will beat the shit out of you! Got it...punk?
The qualifying time for Boston is somewhat under your pr of 5:10. So I'm afraid you're wrong.
I'll put a boot in your ass and a cap as well if there is still room.
You need an official number to be DQd. Since you won't have one, it won't be an issue.
the word is out, also you are a doofus and attention-seeking-small-penised file clerk
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the word is out, also you are a doofus and attention-seeking-small-penised file clerk
Hah! Shows what you know. I'm not a file clerk.
Wow, another chapter for Profiles in Courage in the making.
Boston! wrote:
I'm running Boston in 2009. I'll be training with my iPod, so I'll be racing with it on.
I read a few posts in the past about this being 'against the rules'. Too bad.
When I finish, I plan on pointing at my iPod. I'll post the pic on here. I'll make a bet - no one will DQ me (even in the weeks/months that follow the finish).
TROLL!
I expected a bit of that.
Truth be told, running is a funny sport. Boston organizers set the rules, but anyone can break them without reprecussion.
Check out the pictures at the 2008 Boston. Some pretty good runners with headphones/earbuds can easily be found.
I can't wait to be one of them in 2009!
Didn't someone once finish Boston by catching a tram to the end? I'm surprised that the Boston officials raised a fuss - it's just another rule that was broken. I don't think anyone even got a picture of that rule being broken!
I will be running there.
If I see you, I will toss your iPod to the curb. Who's going to stop me? I'll make a bet -- not you.
OP wrote:
Boston organizers set the rules
The ipod ban is not a rule set by the Boston organizers. It's bigger than that.
OP wrote:
Didn't someone once finish Boston by catching a tram to the end?
A tram?
OK. Please don't forget to wear the latest running skirt to go along with the iPod.
By the way, it's USATF rule and should be enforced.
Brilliant!
Boston! wrote:
I'm running Boston in 2009. I'll be training with my iPod, so I'll be racing with it on.
Whatever you want to call it, but it's not really racing.
The BAA race director has said recently that they just try to publicize the rule, but don't enforce it on race day. It's on the "honor system". So congratulations Boston!, you fail the honor system.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/6/to-ipod-or-not-to-ipod.shtml
I'll run Boston for the first time in 2009. With all that you hear about Boston, this seems kinda stupid.
Why can't they inforce a USATF rule?
It isn't a matter of "can't."
The continuing downward spirial of Boston into a big "jogfest" like other mass marathons.
OP wrote:
I expected a bit of that.
Truth be told, running is a funny sport. Boston organizers set the rules, but anyone can break them without reprecussion.
Check out the pictures at the 2008 Boston. Some pretty good runners with headphones/earbuds can easily be found.
I can't wait to be one of them in 2009!
You will be following in the rebellious tradition that the marathon honors! We are not worthy!