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Plodders Have a Place, but Is It in a Marathon?
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In last year's New York City Marathon, about 21 percent of the field finished
in over five hours.
By JULIET MACUR
Published: October 22, 2009
Every weekend during this fall marathon season, long after most runners have completed
the 26.2-mile course — and very likely after many have showered, changed and headed
for a meal — a group of stragglers crosses the finish line.
Many of those slower runners, claiming that late is better than never, receive a
finisher’s medal just like every other participant. Having traversed the same route
as the fleeter-footed runners — perhaps in twice the amount of time — they get to
call themselves marathoners. (more)
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