Slow Economy, Faster Marathons
Americans might be poorer, but they certainly aren’t slower. With the economy in the doldrums, more people are discovering that without those 12-hour workdays, they’re able to pursue fitness goals like never before. Marathons, triathlons and road races are filling up in record time.
Some evidence suggests that laid-off marathon runners are actually helping push up the level of competition within their age groups. Olympic-level competition could even go up because more elite athletes coming out of college are opting to pursue their athletic goals rather than look for work in a dismal job market.
10 comments:
So true, when I was laid off a few years ago, I was in the BEST frame of mind and worked very hard on achieving my running goals.
hmmm, I've always said "this job is interfering with my life" LOL.
Sleep is for the weak. That's my new motto.
This is a good thing, right?
hmmm another reason for my slow ass to NOT run marathons - lol thanks :-)
Oh, some interesting food for thought.
I thought you were up very early today when you came over to my blog, hee hee.
There has to be some good come out of the current economic situation.
My running is definitely more carefree on those days I'm not at work, but I'm not sure I'd willing give up all the other perks working affords me just to run more.
You would think because of the economic situation, people would be less likely to run in races because of the registration fees.
But other than that, running is one of the cheapest sports you could compete in. I mean all you really need is a pair of shoes and you're good to go! Interesting article.
I knew a lot more people are running because they have nothing else to do, but I didn't think of it making age groups more competitive! I like the spin on it and that's cool that it was written by a former student of yours!
a clear and free mind overcomes everything including sleep
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