Footy Chick wrote:Unless any of you have run a marathon, you have no right to judge.
Can't compare stopping after running for 40km to John Landys 1500m run.
If the Australian had made the Scot fall over and didn't stop - well then there may be some argument.
There's a time and a place.
I've never run a marathon, but i'm sure it would be very difficult to stop/start - especially after that distance. I suspect it's one of those things once you start and find a rhythm you cant stop until the finish or else your body will just shut down.
So i'm with you.
Also if I was running a marathon and saw a guy on the ground, I would think there would be support staff and trained professionals nearby rushing to help, so no need for me to get involved, he'd be in safer hands.