Worse yet, I read another story about the "virtual Marathon" that says if you can show you ran 26.2 miles, you get a medal.
For Pete's sake, they're appealing to the 6-year-olds out there. A stupid "Participation Award". Hell, I'm going to go on an online map site and take photos of various spots on the route, so I can send it in and get my award.
I narrowly missed a qualifying time for Boston in 1979. Looks like my chance is finally coming!
Of course now I cramp up sitting at the computer too long, so might not make it to finish line.
Isn’t the kicker to all of this that you have to either Boston qualify in another race or enter through a charity sponsorship?
It’s not the same as a lot of virtual marathons out there which cater to the medal collectors; least the vast majority of those getting the medal for their virtual run HAVE run a marathon before.