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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:09:32 PM EDT
Link: http://runnersbreakfast.com/2014/04/24/boston-marathoners-discover-bib-fraud-in-race-photos/ Bunch of no honor/ no integrity cheats. 
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:10:44 PM EDT
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it?
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:10:50 PM EDT
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Damn.
That's pretty shitty.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:11:00 PM EDT
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it? You have to qualify for it. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:12:32 PM EDT
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I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:13:06 PM EDT
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You have to qualify for it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it? You have to qualify for it. Its THE marathon to run according to my girlfriend. She hopes to qualify one day. She's running her first this year. That's pretty fucking low. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:13:18 PM EDT
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The one in blue is Lauren.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:13:56 PM EDT
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I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won. They get to facebook it to their buddies... |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:13:57 PM EDT
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Pardon my ignorance. Why would you need to make a fake bib? Are there only a certain amount of spots available or something?
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:14:08 PM EDT
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Wow WHO THE FUCK GIVES A SHIT
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:14:09 PM EDT
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Care-o-meter.........zero
Bread and circuses. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:15:12 PM EDT
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I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won. Too many people messes with your time. And getting to run it is a big deal, so people actually did the work to qualify really hate cheaters. Think of it like how legal immigrants view illegal immigrants. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:15:23 PM EDT
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They got their awesome new facebook profile picture and that is what is important here. Let them brag about being super athletes. Why does it matter? (Assuming that they didn't claim to have won or receive a prize.)
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:15:29 PM EDT
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I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won. Running the Boston Marathon is pretty much the pinnacle for serious runners. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:16:13 PM EDT
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Only a certain amount of spots open, biggest marathon in country, highly desire able to many runners just to run in the race.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:16:26 PM EDT
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Care-o-meter.........zero Bread and circuses. No shit, who fucking cares? They wanted to run a few yards and take a cool selfie, or they wanted to pound out 26.2 for the fuck of it? Zero shits given either way. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:16:41 PM EDT
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For now, she says she wants to find out who they are,and hopefully get them banned from future races. 
I don't think that's going to stop them |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:16:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Running the Boston Marathon is pretty much the pinnacle for serious runners. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won. Running the Boston Marathon is pretty much the pinnacle for serious runners. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:17:46 PM EDT
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I don't really get the outrage. What does it mess up? You might see a different person in the online photos when you search by bib number, but it won't mess up the times or race stats because it should all be done by chip timing.
It's not a good thing to do by any means, but what's the real problem here, I'm genuinely curious? |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:18:38 PM EDT
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cheaters suck syphilitic cock
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:18:54 PM EDT
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it? No. The BM is an elite running event... just qualifying is an achievement. ETA: at my age, I'd have to run a major marathon at a roughly 7-min-mile split (through the whole course) to qualify. That's fast as sh*t... that would be 96th percentile on the Army PFT 2-mile run... but for a 26-mile distance.) I will NEVER qualify for the BM... and I'm a life-long runner. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:18:59 PM EDT
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I don't think that's going to stop them Quote HistoryQuoted:
For now, she says she wants to find out who they are,and hopefully get them banned from future races.
I don't think that's going to stop them They will make it a felony. That'll fix 'em! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:20:08 PM EDT
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I don't think that's going to stop them Quote HistoryQuoted:
For now, she says she wants to find out who they are,and hopefully get them banned from future races.
I don't think that's going to stop them They don't seem to be rule followers. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:22:32 PM EDT
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Aren't race times recorded by RFID chip? Even if there are imposters, only the real person with the chip will be on record.
Imagine running into one of these folks with the same number as you… awkward.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:22:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:23:12 PM EDT
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I don't really get the outrage. What does it mess up? You might see a different person in the online photos when you search by bib number, but it won't mess up the times or race stats because it should all be done by chip timing. It's not a good thing to do by any means, but what's the real problem here, I'm genuinely curious? Nothing you are saying is wrong...but it's more about the principle of it. Look at it like this...imagine there was a shooting competition that was only able to be attended if you qualified through other competitions to get there...and this competition was the one that all the best shooters in the world went to. Jerry Miculek and the like...just being able to go and shoot with them is the dream of everybody who ever shoots competition...to be able to be on that stage, and to be good enough to be there takes immense dedication and training...and you finally made it. You years of hard work paid off...then some dude throws on a smith and Wesson jersey, prints out a fake name tag, and goes and does it by cheating the system. That's pretty much what happened. Maybe not the best comparison as that would be almost impossible to get away with, but it is the best example I can think of that people on a shooting forum might be able to empathize with. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:23:48 PM EDT
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Bandits happen in practically every marathon. I understand why organizers/participants want to curb the activity but the moral outrage is a bit much.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:23:49 PM EDT
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Guy in blue looks like a Steve.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:23:52 PM EDT
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I JUST WENT TO GO WIPE MY ASS TO MAKE SURE I DIDNT GIVE A SHIT. TOILET PAPER IS CLEAN, I WAS RIGHT NO SHITS
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:24:41 PM EDT
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I guess I don't understand the problem.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:25:48 PM EDT
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Nothing you are saying is wrong...but it's more about the principle of it. Look at it like this...imagine there was a shooting competition that was only able to be attended if you qualified through other competitions to get there...and this competition was the one that all the best shooters in the world went to. Jerry Miculek and the like...just being able to go and shoot with them is the dream of everybody who ever shoots competition...to be able to be on that stage, and to be good enough to be there takes immense dedication and training...and you finally made it. You years of hard work paid off...then some dude throws on a smith and Wesson jersey, prints out a fake name tag, and goes and does it by cheating the system. That's pretty much what happened. Maybe not the best comparison as that would be almost impossible to get away with, but it is the best example I can think of that people on a shooting forum might be able to empathize with. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't really get the outrage. What does it mess up? You might see a different person in the online photos when you search by bib number, but it won't mess up the times or race stats because it should all be done by chip timing. It's not a good thing to do by any means, but what's the real problem here, I'm genuinely curious? Nothing you are saying is wrong...but it's more about the principle of it. Look at it like this...imagine there was a shooting competition that was only able to be attended if you qualified through other competitions to get there...and this competition was the one that all the best shooters in the world went to. Jerry Miculek and the like...just being able to go and shoot with them is the dream of everybody who ever shoots competition...to be able to be on that stage, and to be good enough to be there takes immense dedication and training...and you finally made it. You years of hard work paid off...then some dude throws on a smith and Wesson jersey, prints out a fake name tag, and goes and does it by cheating the system. That's pretty much what happened. Maybe not the best comparison as that would be almost impossible to get away with, but it is the best example I can think of that people on a shooting forum might be able to empathize with. Sure if 15,000 people were in the competition. 
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:26:11 PM EDT
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Who cares?
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:28:06 PM EDT
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No. The BM is an elite running event... just qualifying is an achievement. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it? No. The BM is an elite running event... just qualifying is an achievement. 36,000 participated. About 9,000 of them did it for charity. Not all are "elite." |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:28:55 PM EDT
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Too many people messes with your time. And getting to run it is a big deal, so people actually did the work to qualify really hate cheaters. Think of it like how legal immigrants view illegal immigrants. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won. Too many people messes with your time. And getting to run it is a big deal, so people actually did the work to qualify really hate cheaters. Think of it like how legal immigrants view illegal immigrants. People run bandit all the time. Who gives a fuck? They don't get a swag bag...they just run the course. They have health issues and they'll pay the same price for the ambulance ride as the guy who spent $100+ to get a free tech shirt and piece of paper with a number on it. The II analogy doesn't work. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:29:16 PM EDT
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Zero fucks given
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:30:29 PM EDT
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Care-o-meter.........zero Bread and circuses. That's what I was thinking. But to someone, it's important.........it's just not important to me.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:30:38 PM EDT
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36,000 participated. About 9,000 of them did it for charity. Not all are "elite." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it? No. The BM is an elite running event... just qualifying is an achievement. 36,000 participated. About 9,000 of them did it for charity. Not all are "elite." How old are you? At my age, I'd have to run a qualifying marathon in the three-hour range in order to qualify for the BM on time. I'm not talking about people running for charity, or with some other admission criteria... I'm talking about simply making it on your times. The BM is not an entry-level running event. Trust me on this one. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:31:03 PM EDT
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Well, bibs for Marathons do get bought and sold... I would not be surprised at all if there was an individual(s) out there making counterfeit bibs, putting up on craigslist they can't make it to the race and then selling "their" bib. Unsuspecting person buys it, and then there they are.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:31:07 PM EDT
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36,000 participated. About 9,000 of them did it for charity. Not all are "elite." Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it? No. The BM is an elite running event... just qualifying is an achievement. 36,000 participated. About 9,000 of them did it for charity. Not all are "elite." http://www.marathonguide.com/news/regfeatures/BostonQualifying.cfm I am a pretty avid runner, and I would never even attempt to qualify for it. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:31:52 PM EDT
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I had to wait an extra cycle at a red light today because a guy wasn't paying attention. I care 1,000 times more about that than I do about this.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:32:13 PM EDT
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Too many people messes with your time. And getting to run it is a big deal, so people actually did the work to qualify really hate cheaters. Think of it like how legal immigrants view illegal immigrants. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won. Too many people messes with your time. And getting to run it is a big deal, so people actually did the work to qualify really hate cheaters. Think of it like how legal immigrants view illegal immigrants. I don't see legal immigrants doing much about the illegal ones. Just like I don't see the "good muslims" doing much about the terrorist muslims. 
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:32:15 PM EDT
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What if a faker won?
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:32:57 PM EDT
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What if a faker won? They'd be outed in about 3 seconds. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:33:54 PM EDT
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Marathons are lame and boring in the first place.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:34:01 PM EDT
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Wow. Never would have thought people would go that low.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:34:38 PM EDT
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I don't get it, why would someone go through the trouble and why does anyone really care? Its not like any of them won. Why would you care if someone put on a military uniform, a few ribbons, and maybe a patch or two and claimed they served? Just because it isn't you're cup of tea doesn't make the act of being a dirtbag fraud any less. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:34:54 PM EDT
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They'd be outed in about 3 seconds. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What if a faker won? They'd be outed in about 3 seconds. Would they be fined or arrested or something, or just disgraced and the next legitimate runner become the winner? |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:35:21 PM EDT
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What if a faker won? My guess is they wouldn't have a chip and it would be pretty damn obvious. Also, if you were good enough to actually win, you wouldn't be using a counterfeit bib. |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:35:35 PM EDT
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Its almost equivalent to a military poser.
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:35:35 PM EDT
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Its THE marathon to run according to my girlfriend. She hopes to qualify one day. She's running her first this year. That's pretty fucking low. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Is the BM not open to anyone who wants to run it? You have to qualify for it. Its THE marathon to run according to my girlfriend. She hopes to qualify one day. She's running her first this year. That's pretty fucking low. Unless she can make the PERFECT sammich, fold shirts in 3 seconds, and change a diaper and send an email at the same time, she should focus her time elsewhere! |
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Posted: 4/24/2014 5:35:56 PM EDT
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BM has always had a bunch of bandits. The course runs through two or three college campuses. Everyone has the day off for Patriots day, so some folks just get caught up and jump in. It's always been that way. The first question I got from the locals was "Did you finish?" I was like yeah, why would I not finish? A lot of them just think it's cool to run some of it and high five along the course route. I was told that estimates as high as 20K bandits run a portion or all of it. Printing your own bib is just wrong, The weren't wearing a chip so they didn't get an official time, but it screws up your photo search and what not.
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