It isn't the runners that wimped here. It is the race organizers. BTW they aren't refunding any money; the runners get entry into next year's race (unless they find another reason to keep the entry fees).
> what does it say when U.S. runners are wimpier than figure skaters? :-) > > >> From: Matthew Starr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Reply-To: Matthew Starr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:28:56 -0800 (PST) >> To: T&FList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: t-and-f: D.C. Marathon canceled because of war, security concerns >> >> Washington is also hosting the World Figure Skating >> Championships, starting with official practices on >> Friday. Competition begins Monday. City and skating >> officials have said the event will go on as scheduled. > bd -- Benji Durden [EMAIL PROTECTED]
