**Boston Marathon 2018**

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 12:13:06 PM

YESYESYESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 12:15:10 PM

and random Asian guy ftw!!! Damn near passed all the women. What a ridiculous day

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 12:16:39 PM

Kawabunga!!!

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 12:22:41 PM

First year since 1990 that an African didn't win on either side.

Kawabunga passed all the women except Desi.

Slowest winning time since 1976 for the men (the inferno year) and 1978 for the women.

More oddities coming soon!.....

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 12:29:27 PM

Now did Desi collect all her book pages is the real question

ctjim · April 16, 2018, 01:02:17 PM

Quote from: nadra's lackey on April 16, 2018, 12:29:27 PM
Now did Desi collect all her book pages is the real question

Richard21142 · April 16, 2018, 01:16:45 PM

I set my dvr to record the race. So, I went downstairs and did a workout on my rowing machine. After the shower, I started watching the race and fast forwarding through the commercials. Des was in second place and having seen her run before, I thought she might be able to close. Just then, my cable went out. So, I picked up my ipad and hit the marathon icon. Of course, all I got was a message that you could watch the marathon on Monday. By the time I got the race, Desi had an insurmountable lead. So, the dvr is set to record a replay, so I can get to see Desi take the lead.

jcumming · April 16, 2018, 02:12:42 PM

3:20 for Rochey. No idea what she'd be hoping for on a calm and temperate day, but survival may have been everyone's mode for today.

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 02:21:49 PM

Which was probably good for top 10

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 02:26:14 PM

Arrojo through half way at 2:38
Ellen through 25k at 3:01 (2:33 at the half)
cuz I'm a stalker, MoS's kid through 35k at 3:05 (1:46 half)

GOGOGO!!!

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 02:36:01 PM

For Rupp (sorry the ninja getup didn't work out)....

Barkley Taps

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 02:38:14 PM

So many Americans who I've never even heard of in the top 10. I love it.

nadra24 · April 16, 2018, 02:41:52 PM

Quote from: Arrojo on April 15, 2018, 09:14:51 PM
They did say that. Fuck em.

Your report from that race is my favorite one I've ever read.

jcumming · April 16, 2018, 02:45:29 PM

Quote from: nadra's lackey on April 16, 2018, 02:38:14 PM
So many Americans who I've never even heard of in the top 10. I love it.

In the top 10 Men and Women

2 Kenyans
2 Canadians
2 Japanese
1 Nederlander
13 Americans

I think the key to rid the running world of those speedsters from Africa would be to move Patriots Day to mid-January.

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 02:58:08 PM

Per letsrun...

QuoteThe crazy part is not a single one of the 8 elite Ethiopians finished, and only 2 of the 11 elite Kenyans finished (Kirui and Edna Kiplagat)

Also per letsrun....

QuoteHe (rupp) dropped out to pull a bank heist.

The rabble are in fine form today!

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 03:03:29 PM

Quote from: nadra's lackey on April 15, 2018, 04:30:49 PM
Despite the near guarantee of slower times, there's something appealing about the "suck it, bitches!" from mother nature years. It's a great way to level the playing field and with the caliber of white folk entered on both sides, means that the Americans have as good a shot as anybody!.... Can't wait to see what kind of bizarre outfit Salazar has Rupp compete in.

Boom! 3 for 3!

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 03:19:34 PM

Arrojo through 30k at 3:52
Ellen through 20 miles at 4:00
mini Scooby done at 3:45

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 03:49:17 PM

Arrojo through 21 miles at 4:25
Ellen through 35k at 4:24

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 04:09:02 PM

Soggy.

the kenyan · April 16, 2018, 04:18:06 PM

I'm just going to start dictating Ellen's report until she returns to duty...

Miles 20, 21: 13:56, 14:39

Everything is wet and I'm dying. Stopped to punch a random guy with resting douche-face and steal his umbrella. Heartbreak. What drives you to push forward when you're simultaneously climbing a hill and swimming upstream? Pretended the asphalt was Trump's face. Effective.