Making running fun…by making fun of it
Last month, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced a cutoff time of 5:29 for the 2024 Boston Marathon. 11,039 runners who qualified for the 2024 Boston Marathon weren’t granted entry. Let’s change our perspective on what it means to qualify for Boston Marathon.
It’s often said there are a hundred reasons not to do something. Well, when it comes to running, people seem to have a thousand illegitimate reasons not to trot, backed by strange assumptions, faulty logic, and absolutely no evidence. To help separate running fact from fiction, I’m here to bust the top five running myths.
As a straight male, I’m supposed to drool over fast cars, loud motorcycles, and anything else with an engine. But I’ve always gained more pleasure from joyful runs than joy rides. Here’s why I’d rather tie shoelaces than fasten a seatbelt.