The New York City Marathon

I was thinking lazing around enjoying "hibernation Sunday" and flipped on the television to see that NBC was covering the New York Marathon.  Now, do not get me wrong, I think that completing a grueling 26.2 mile run is quite the accomplishment, but I am not really sure I understand the television coverage associated with the event.  It seems like it would make more sense to cover the last mile or so of the race, where runners are actually in championship form.  It does not really matter to me who has the lead at mile two, since there are still two hours or so to go in the race.

I equate it to filming a bear going fishing.  You do not really start the process with showing the bear waking up, stretching, and shaking off any leaves that might have gotten into his glossy coat.  No one really care about that.  Instead, you show him approaching the river, and the action that occurs right before and during the act of catching the fish.

This got me thinking about ultra marathons - would they show the entire 100 miles or whatever they are?  The equivalent to a bear reality show would be showing a bear getting fat, hibernating the entire winter, and then going to the river to catch a fish.

Ah well, I'm probably just grumbly this morning because I haven't had my honey yet.  Perhaps a joke will make us all feel better.

Q. Why did the banker fall of his bike?

A. He lost his balance!

Tehehehehe!