http://blog.newsok.com/jennicarlson/2009/04/25/more-from-the-qa-wheelchair-marathoner-richard-vaughn/ Opinions from The Oklahoman sports columnist Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:54:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://blog.newsok.com/jennicarlson/2009/04/25/more-from-the-qa-wheelchair-marathoner-richard-vaughn/comment-page-1/#comment-8010 Stephen Vaughn Sun, 10 May 2009 02:54:34 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/jennicarlson/?p=419#comment-8010 Being his son I have been front and center for most of his races. Though there is one I would love to be there for. However the Boston Marithon will not allow anyone who has finished in a wheelchair in more than 3:30. Though it is understandable to ensure that no one will be in the marathon for more than 6 hours it is equally not understandable that someone who has put in as much work if not more work than the rest of the field. Perhaps I am partial as I am close to the situation, however I have personally seen the work and dedication that deserves an exemption to the time requirements for the bostin marathon. Being his son I have been front and center for most of his races. Though there is one I would love to be there for. However the Boston Marithon will not allow anyone who has finished in a wheelchair in more than 3:30. Though it is understandable to ensure that no one will be in the marathon for more than 6 hours it is equally not understandable that someone who has put in as much work if not more work than the rest of the field. Perhaps I am partial as I am close to the situation, however I have personally seen the work and dedication that deserves an exemption to the time requirements for the bostin marathon.

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