Ok, I DVR's Tuesday's episode and just watched it last night.
I am about to rant (so ignore this if you want).
I do think it is great they show them running. I think they should do "exercise" outside a gym. But 60 days to train for a marathon?? What are we telling the average out of shape person? I am "in shape" and doing a 16 week program. I just worry it sends the wrong message. True "anyone can do it"...but is the message being sent correctly?

So they started off looking a big sweaty....but by the end they didn't look sweaty at all. Nor was anyone "red faced". I swear Liz had full makeup on that was still there in the end. Yeah, the one young girl was "crying". No running mascara and eyeliner for her! And Danny....he was really hurting. I understand pushign thru some pain...but really...was it wise for him to do that?

I swear after my 7 mile run I look WAY worse than they do. My goal is a 4:30 marathon...that is a 10 min mile --it isn't easy...but Rudy was just about 5 hours. I shouldn't doubt it. Many a person is faster and finds running easier than me. But it just didn't look as real. A marathon is hard!

Ok, that is my rant. I just had to let it out. I just wish they did a better job about discussing proper training etc w/ endurance sports. And about sports injuries. Ok, ok, I am done now!