For some, running 26.2 miles that nobody is forcing you to run is enough of a feat. You could be doing literally anything else in the world — including sitting, sleeping, or standing in place — and you've chosen to run until you've reached the precipice of death. That's impressive. But for others, running a plain old marathon just won't suffice. This special breed wants to run a marathon while also wearing something incredibly uncomfortable-looking and/or non-aerodynamic. Or, they want to run a marathon while simultaneously performing some other kind of incredible physical skill, such as juggling, or dribbling two basketballs.
It's these people who were the real winners of the New York City marathon yesterday. Well, not the real winners. The real winner was a 120-pound Kenyan guy. But these people were a close second. Well, not second. Second was a 110-pound Ethiopian guy. Actually, some of these people probably didn't even finish the race.
Elmo Guy:
Oscar the Grouch Dude:
Some guy just ran by in an Oscar The Grouch costume complete with garbage can. No matter his time, I think he's won the marathon.
— Iris Blasi (@IrisBlasi) November 3, 2013
Captain America Guy
Sgt. Pepper Man:
Hulk Hogan Guy:
Lady Liberty Lady:
Flintstones Dude:
Sombrero Guy:
Tuxedo Guy:
Pikachu Man:
@ellievhall I KNOW. But at least there's this... pic.twitter.com/3KggzrsLfi
— Alison G Vingiano (@alivingiano) November 3, 2013
Basketball-Dribbling Dude:
Dude is dribbling two basketballs while running the marathon shirtless. Cc @nyknicks pic.twitter.com/Jzv4tfXw2P
— Jody Avirgan (@jodyavirgan) November 3, 2013
You know what's harder than running a marathon? Running a marathon while dribbling two basketballs. #INGNYCM pic.twitter.com/MJUdrDJi8h
— Cumberland Street (@CumberlandStBK) November 3, 2013
Running a marathon dribbling 2 basketballs pic.twitter.com/dFq5GudCMX
— Madeline McEvoy (@madsmcevoy7) November 3, 2013
Banana Bro:
Jesus:
I found Jesus at the NYC Marathon pic.twitter.com/hd20wUBUG5
— Margaret Milnes (@Milnes123) November 3, 2013
Juggling Man:
Blues Brothers Dudes:
These Guys in Costumes We Don't Recognize [Update: They're dressed as El Chapulín, a Mexican TV character. Thank you commenters.]:
Quetzalcoatl Man:
Other Quetzalcoatl Man:
Suit Dude:
Other Suit Dude:
Unidentifiable-Nontraditional-Running-Outfit Guy:
Firefighter Guys:
Almost-Naked Man: