Comments on: Runner Expected to Finish Marathon in 13 Days http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:40:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1732031 ted Wed, 13 May 2009 01:20:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1732031 People who are disabled have done some pretty amazing things. I work with two guys who come to work on crutches every day, and I could never imagine myself having that sort of strength to do what they do. It's great to see this guy do something like this, but he's not actually running the same marathon as everybody else. Terry Fox ran halfway across Canada on one real leg and one artificial. He didn't try to run the Boston Marathon. He found his own path. It is a bit ludicrous to say this guy's running the marathon when it ends thirteen days before he can reach the finish line. But it is a definable goal. I think he should have started 13 days early, just so he could cross while the race was still going. More of an impact, I would think. Good for him, though. The other challenges sound way more interesting to me. People who are disabled have done some pretty amazing things. I work with two guys who come to work on crutches every day, and I could never imagine myself having that sort of strength to do what they do.

It’s great to see this guy do something like this, but he’s not actually running the same marathon as everybody else. Terry Fox ran halfway across Canada on one real leg and one artificial. He didn’t try to run the Boston Marathon. He found his own path. It is a bit ludicrous to say this guy’s running the marathon when it ends thirteen days before he can reach the finish line. But it is a definable goal. I think he should have started 13 days early, just so he could cross while the race was still going. More of an impact, I would think.
Good for him, though. The other challenges sound way more interesting to me.

]]> By: Not Less of a Person http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1729584 Not Less of a Person Tue, 12 May 2009 13:11:02 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1729584 I can NOT believe the things people here have said. "The man whos walking this Marathon is 5 times the person you’ll ever be, and he’s crippled." So now being a "cripple" makes one automatically less of a person? 'Cause thats sure how your post reads. Obviously, if a cripple can be a better person than a non-cripple, than that able-bodied person must be a really, really crappy individual. Seriously? Do you pay a lick of attention to the things you say? And to those of you who think that his "running" the marathon is sad or pathetic or whatever- get a life. I am impressed. He is finding his own way to both come to terms with and make some positive come from his disability. Oh, and by the by, we "cripples" prefer the term disabled. I can NOT believe the things people here have said. “The man whos walking this Marathon is 5 times the person you’ll ever be, and he’s crippled.” So now being a “cripple” makes one automatically less of a person? ‘Cause thats sure how your post reads. Obviously, if a cripple can be a better person than a non-cripple, than that able-bodied person must be a really, really crappy individual. Seriously? Do you pay a lick of attention to the things you say?

And to those of you who think that his “running” the marathon is sad or pathetic or whatever- get a life. I am impressed. He is finding his own way to both come to terms with and make some positive come from his disability.

Oh, and by the by, we “cripples” prefer the term disabled.

]]> By: Vonskippy's a dick! http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1729449 Vonskippy's a dick! Tue, 12 May 2009 11:57:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1729449 Is it just me or are negative comments the biggest waste of time? This guy is so much more of a man than nay of us leaving messages on an internet site, or in fact most men! What he has lost, and given to others is absolutely amazing! If this guy can do it, we all can! Keep trooping! Is it just me or are negative comments the biggest waste of time?

This guy is so much more of a man than nay of us leaving messages on an internet site, or in fact most men!

What he has lost, and given to others is absolutely amazing!

If this guy can do it, we all can!

Keep trooping!

]]> By: Marinesniper http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1729232 Marinesniper Tue, 12 May 2009 08:50:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1729232 John Olson, You along with a lot of other people seem to think that "Three hots and a cot" are all there is to the military. What about the endless months spent away from home missing birthdays, anniversary's, first steps taken, holidays missed, baby's born and family that passes away? These brave soldiers, of whom I count myself honored to be one, have given much of themselves to support the country they love. Some, myself included, have given 100% and become permanently disabled, while others will never come home alive. This soldier is not looking for his 15 minutes of fame, he is trying to use whatever publicity he can get to support a cause that not only believes in but is a part of. In this world their are citizens and patriots. Patriots EARN the right to enjoy everything their country has to offer, citizens ENJOY everything their country has to offer thanks to the selfless service of PATRIOTS such as this fellow. Are you a Patriot or a Citizen? John Olson,

You along with a lot of other people seem to think that “Three hots and a cot” are all there is to the military. What about the endless months spent away from home missing birthdays, anniversary’s, first steps taken, holidays missed, baby’s born and family that passes away? These brave soldiers, of whom I count myself honored to be one, have given much of themselves to support the country they love. Some, myself included, have given 100% and become permanently disabled, while others will never come home alive. This soldier is not looking for his 15 minutes of fame, he is trying to use whatever publicity he can get to support a cause that not only believes in but is a part of. In this world their are citizens and patriots. Patriots EARN the right to enjoy everything their country has to offer, citizens ENJOY everything their country has to offer thanks to the selfless service of PATRIOTS such as this fellow. Are you a Patriot or a Citizen?

]]> By: kidharris http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1729200 kidharris Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1729200 Uncommon people do uncommon things. I would bet that not one of the people sniping at the Major would even consider running a marathon for charity and I would bet even more that none of them would have the guts to make their cracks in a face to face with the Major. IMHO only cowards seeking to feel brave would post anonymous crap like this. Uncommon people do uncommon things. I would bet that not one of the people sniping at the Major would even consider running a marathon for charity and I would bet even more that none of them would have the guts to make their cracks in a face to face with the Major. IMHO only cowards seeking to feel brave would post anonymous crap like this.

]]> By: Podxvost http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1729173 Podxvost Tue, 12 May 2009 06:30:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1729173 here we go, another douche looking for recognition a.k.a. Kyle Maynard here we go, another douche looking for recognition a.k.a. Kyle Maynard

]]> By: Aversa http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1728799 Aversa Mon, 11 May 2009 16:51:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1728799 col mcg May 10th, 2009 at 2:11 pm Oh yes like “NO I wont go into this illegal,immoral war” Shuuutt up!!!! I get the feeling there`s no war you would go into, no matter how legal or moral. You people are so tedious! col mcg
May 10th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Oh yes like “NO I wont go into this illegal,immoral war”

Shuuutt up!!!! I get the feeling there`s no war you would go into, no matter how legal or moral.
You people are so tedious!

]]> By: medicalman http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1728716 medicalman Mon, 11 May 2009 16:27:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1728716 I get so completely sick and tired of the stupid comments. For God's sake if you can't say something nice about a very positive story then just shut up. Do you think that this guy wanted to be so severly injured that he would have to walk on crutches for maybe the rest of his life. Do you think the guys and women that I see at VA hospitals want to be there???? I wish all of you tree hugging hippies would just go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go my friend keep up the good work and screw the others I get so completely sick and tired of the stupid comments. For God’s sake if you can’t say something nice about a very positive story then just shut up. Do you think that this guy wanted to be so severly injured that he would have to walk on crutches for maybe the rest of his life. Do you think the guys and women that I see at VA hospitals want to be there???? I wish all of you tree hugging hippies would just go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Way to go my friend keep up the good work and screw the others

]]> By: JOHN OLSON http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1728701 JOHN OLSON Mon, 11 May 2009 15:50:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1728701 What I consider "brave" from soldiers these days is them telling the politicos, and not vice versa, when where and how a war will be "Begun and Won." Eugene Debbs was right: the common man is used for cannon fodder. And the problem is that the military is the petri dish for the common man. "Three hots and a cot. Check you brains at the door." What I consider “brave” from soldiers these days is them telling the politicos, and not vice versa, when where and how a war will be “Begun and Won.”
Eugene Debbs was right: the common man is used for cannon fodder. And the problem is that the military is the petri dish for the common man. “Three hots and a cot. Check you brains at the door.”

]]> By: David Leehall http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1728232 David Leehall Mon, 11 May 2009 03:52:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1728232 I find his endeavor self indulgent and arrogant. He should try to find another way of raising money. This guy just wants his 15 minutes of fame. I think it's sad. I find his endeavor self indulgent and arrogant. He should try to find another way of raising money. This guy just wants his 15 minutes of fame. I think it’s sad.

]]> By: mikerbaker http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1728184 mikerbaker Mon, 11 May 2009 03:32:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1728184 The men and women who fight for our countries fight for our freedom - they are without a doubt heroes. Bad wars are the fault of bad government - not the heroes that shed blood and tears for the sake of the countries we live in. Army Major Phil Packer is a true hero - still giving in spite of what he lost - regardless of what anyone might think of the "illegal, immoral war." The men and women who fight for our countries fight for our freedom – they are without a doubt heroes. Bad wars are the fault of bad government – not the heroes that shed blood and tears for the sake of the countries we live in. Army Major Phil Packer is a true hero – still giving in spite of what he lost – regardless of what anyone might think of the “illegal, immoral war.”

]]> By: Airman B http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1727860 Airman B Mon, 11 May 2009 01:06:33 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1727860 And The ability to not recognize a good man when you see one. One who fought for our country, and gave his body for it. One who fights for people like YOU , so that you can say things such as you do. Learn to love your country,and support your troops or just move the hell away. I got an idea. How about you go to Iraq. The man whos walking this Marathon is 5 times the person you'll ever be, and he's crippled. And The ability to not recognize a good man when you see one. One who fought for our country, and gave his body for it. One who fights for people like YOU , so that you can say things such as you do. Learn to love your country,and support your troops or just move the hell away. I got an idea. How about you go to Iraq. The man whos walking this Marathon is 5 times the person you’ll ever be, and he’s crippled.

]]> By: col mcg http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1727133 col mcg Sun, 10 May 2009 19:11:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1727133 Oh yes like "NO I wont go into this illegal,immoral war" Oh yes like “NO I wont go into this illegal,immoral war”

]]> By: thelandlord http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1726953 thelandlord Sun, 10 May 2009 17:43:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1726953 Well, he made it - a victory for sheer bloodymindedness over some pretty long odds. I don't know what it is about this country, but we seem to have the knack of producing that special breed of people who just won't take 'no' for an answer. Well, he made it – a victory for sheer bloodymindedness over some pretty long odds.

I don’t know what it is about this country, but we seem to have the knack of producing that special breed of people who just won’t take ‘no’ for an answer.

]]> By: Horztango http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1726847 Horztango Sun, 10 May 2009 16:56:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1726847 I'm thinking he's STILL going to beat _you_ to the finish line, Vonskippy.... I’m thinking he’s STILL going to beat _you_ to the finish line, Vonskippy….

]]> By: Guest http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1724212 Guest Sat, 09 May 2009 17:56:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1724212 http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/7/7/633510548479289344-chocolate-rain.jpg http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/7/7/633510548479289344-chocolate-r ain.jpg

]]> By: Vonskippy http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1724207 Vonskippy Sat, 09 May 2009 17:44:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1724207 Great, lets all turn a real running event into another day at Walmarts. No one apparently wants to be the "bad guy" and tell the gimp to STAY HOME and let the RUNNERS run. What's next POWERSCOOTER entries in the INDY 500. Great, lets all turn a real running event into another day at Walmarts. No one apparently wants to be the “bad guy” and tell the gimp to STAY HOME and let the RUNNERS run. What’s next POWERSCOOTER entries in the INDY 500.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1724186 ted Sat, 09 May 2009 16:49:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1724186 Why didn't he start 13 days earlier? Then he'd have a shot. Why didn’t he start 13 days earlier? Then he’d have a shot.

]]> By: Kalel http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1724175 Kalel Sat, 09 May 2009 16:12:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1724175 Soldier on, Major! Soldier on, Major!

]]> By: Scotty A http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1724049 Scotty A Sat, 09 May 2009 13:39:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1724049 He's gonna be upstaged by that 12 year old blind quadriplegic boy who's still a mile behind him. He’s gonna be upstaged by that 12 year old blind quadriplegic boy who’s still a mile behind him.

]]> By: nickolas_warner http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/08/runner-expected-to-finish-marathon-in-13-days/comment-page-1/#comment-1723885 nickolas_warner Sat, 09 May 2009 06:27:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/?p=24170#comment-1723885 This is very inspiring. But really? 13 days? I wonder if anyone will stay and watch all 13. This is very inspiring. But really? 13 days? I wonder if anyone will stay and watch all 13.

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