1. Walking in Marathons:
1. Walking in Marathons: ditto to what Jason says. I've had really crappy races where I've had to walk, damn it I was going to finish the race whether that meant crawling across the finish line. It's situational and I think anyone getting out there to test their will and endurance earns my respect. Who the hell cares?
2. Running with Headphones: I could care less what others wear or don't when they run. I say do what ever it takes for you to find your groove and feel good with your run. If that means running bare naked, then so be it. I personally like to read books while I run, I don't find that it messes with anything. I can run just the same with or without them, and I love to read and NEVER get the chance to sit down and read so I kill two birds with one stone. Plus, I have to admit that knowing I'm getting to the next chapter in my book helps get my ass out the door when it's miserabley cold. While I love to run, I HATE winter and cold. This is just little extra motivation for me. Whatever floats your boat I say, as long as it doesn't mess with anyone else
3. Dean Karnazes: don't care really
4. Barefoot Running: like running without shoes? doesn't that hurt? what if you step in dog crap or hypodermic needles, glass, nails or something?
5. Charity Runners: I don't get this. What is wrong with being a charity runner, why NOT do something to show support for someone/thing other than yourself?
I don't really care what anyone else thinks about what I do on my run or why I run or how I run and visa versa...sorry, don't really care if you want to walk during a marathon or not, that's not my business and who am I to tell you it's "wrong". I like to run they way I run, I do it because I want to and because I can, how I want to and don't mess with anyone else so why should anyone else care about what I'm doing? Sorry, off my b*tch...er soap box