Proper running attire for a marathon

What people wear during a marathon has always been an interest of mine both from a performance standpoint and because I, like everyone else, enjoys to be entertained. Each year in NYC, we anxiously wait for both Larry the Lighthouse, who runs the entire marathon as a ten foot lighthouse promoting the NJ Marathon, and Mr. Testicles, who runs as a pair of testicles to promote awareness of testicular cancer. In both of these cases, these runners are, well, racing with purpose – promoting the cause or event most important to them.

On Sunday, this guy was the person most referenced after the race. What his purpose is, I have no idea, but I am open to suggestions.

For your enjoyment, here are the original links to the Flickr Photos:

http://flickr.com/photos/54421714@N00/2999529449/

http://flickr.com/photos/54421714@N00/2999529399/



Comments

Rachel said on November 6th, 2008 at 7:48 am

YUCK!

I think I would have changed my speed either faster or slower to get away from that view for 26 freakin miles.

ramster said on November 6th, 2008 at 7:54 am

If he isnt already attached to a cause, i would like to suggest he raise funds for anti chafing research.

i saw the lighthouse, but missed the testicles. not sure , but i feel there may be some special message, or maybe a joke, in that.

jen said on November 6th, 2008 at 7:55 am

I just threw up a little in my mouth. Thanks for that. I’m surprised he didn’t saw himself in half.

On a lighter note, the low point in my running career was being passed by Mr. testicles in 2005.

Jamie said on November 6th, 2008 at 8:07 am

Seriously Adam? You can’t wait until after 12 to post crap like this? That is awful.

Marci Glotzer said on November 6th, 2008 at 9:55 am

You think looking at the photos is gross — try being BEHIND him for two miles! It was the best motivation for speed I ever had!

Coach Adam said on November 6th, 2008 at 1:10 pm

Marci, that is awesome! I just want to know why it took you two full miles to separate yourself from him. Seems to me that that would have been a great time for a Zone 4 pick-up? Or…maybe….it was like a car crash and you just had to stay and look. Love that the one picture has him running next to a NYPD officer. I’m hoping he stops by our blog and identifies himself to us. He’d make a great guest on Runners Roundtable.

Toos said on November 8th, 2008 at 4:29 am

I agree. How could you run a marathon with that mullet?



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