Re: Question about Chicago marathon

Harold Buck wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Ignoramus7068 <[email protected]> wrote:
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>>Registration for it is closed. But, what if I just show up and try
>>running it. I won't get the T shirt and official time from the chip,
>>but, would they let me run it?
>>
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> Why don't you go to a restaurant and enjoy a fine dinner, then skip out
> without paying the check. Sure, you don't get a receipt, but it's not
> like you're *stealing* or anything. Oh, wait. . . .
>

so long as you're running on public roads and not using their aid
stations, that doesn't sound like a very good analogy.

In article <[email protected]>,
timeOday <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> so long as you're running on public roads and not using their aid
> stations, that doesn't sound like a very good analogy.


You're also taking advantage of the fact that they've paid money for
permits to close the roads, paid for traffic control personnel, measured
the course for you, arranged for splits to be given, etc.

--Harold Buck


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