SCMS 2013 Marathon Cheater
I believe cheating has already been ongoing for a number of years, just that nobody was stupid enough to cheat till the point of beating the champion and got his face plastered all over the headline news, forums, FB and all sorts of social medium.
The cheater claimed that he just wanted the finisher tee and medal, and wasn't trying to get the prize money for winning the run.
This just confirms my long running belief that completing the StanChart Marathon has become more of a fashion statement for everyone to make nowadays than a proper health & fitness event where people challenge themselves to make a break through on their mental and physical limits.
I believe that there is nothing wrong in wanting the finisher tee and medal for the sake of showing off, only if the person has earned it by finishing the race prim and proper.
However with cheats being caught like this, there is little pride or glory in wearing the SCMS finisher tee now. I hope that this does not deter those who wanna earn the tee to show off from joining the event again.
Ultimately if one gets healthy and fit from doing the race, then it doesn't matter what their motivation is, if it sees them completing 42km then it means it is good enough!
Much as I dislike how the StanChart marathon has evolved over the years, there is no doubt that this event has delivered a much needed boost to the local population's interest in running.
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