tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155167444174882391.post7441667263453946813..comments2023-10-31T03:19:54.363-07:00Comments on Muddy Runner: Not A FanL.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03932409909043501781noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155167444174882391.post-50399580713194703692010-11-07T16:27:25.403-08:002010-11-07T16:27:25.403-08:00An ignorant tirade from a couple of short sighted ...An ignorant tirade from a couple of short sighted individuals. They obviously have no idea of the time and dedication that goes into training for a marathon. I don't know many (any) runners who go around labeling themselves as athletes. most runners i've come across are humble self-depricating people only striving to challenge themselves. We manifest that drive by running marathons.Tales from the Back of the Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647713787617645944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155167444174882391.post-35211884444740461302010-11-07T14:49:29.662-08:002010-11-07T14:49:29.662-08:00Athlete:
1. A person trained to compete in sports...Athlete:<br /><br />1. A person trained to compete in sports.[Wordnet] <br />2. One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.[Websters] <br />3. Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.<br /><br />Honestly I hate the whole "label" thing our society has to have, how about people just do what they want, call themselves whatever they want and people shush it. If it doesn't hurt anyone else that they call themselves an athlete WHO CARES!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409619466840057408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155167444174882391.post-52178850213328211372010-11-07T11:17:26.387-08:002010-11-07T11:17:26.387-08:00This post makes me sad :( And I have to say...alt...This post makes me sad :( And I have to say...although I am in awe of those elite athletes who can run 5 minute miles for 26 miles I am even more in awe of mr. joe shmoe average runner who actually had the courage to get up off the couch and train his butt off and run/walk his way to the finish line.Kim (Book Worm Runs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02711164868017595781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155167444174882391.post-15162568572943347102010-11-07T07:59:06.174-08:002010-11-07T07:59:06.174-08:00How sad and negative. I think maybe he's just...How sad and negative. I think maybe he's just jealous he doesn't have it in him.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07227027138255974340noreply@blogger.com