tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post116329808919826671..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: kdka.com - Pittsburgh Marathon Could Make A ComebackMark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-1163302296848950682006-11-11T22:31:00.000-05:002006-11-11T22:31:00.000-05:00A three day Iron Man is not a real Iron Man, of co...A three day Iron Man is not a real Iron Man, of course. But, a three day staged race would be better in that it would be more for everyday citizens. And, it would allow for more tourist days too.<BR/><BR/>The out and back sucks. But, it suck way more to have neither out nor back -- as in NOTHING. <BR/><BR/>A marathon is not beyond Pittsburgh. But, an expensive marathon is. A prudent marathon is going to be fine.<BR/><BR/>We can't spend the whole of the the pot-hole patching budget -- or do a marathon, for instance. <BR/><BR/>Do a low budget event -- a prudent event.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.com