pogo wrote:
...getting into any discussion that somehow ranks one Marathon vs. the other ...
Please don't get me wrong - that was not my intention.
pogo wrote:
...poking a little fun at pompous assertions, sure. Wrangling over real merits?
My intention was the former, NOT the latter. Nowhere did I say one was BETTER than the other. In fact, I tried to point out that the "independent" status, or lack of, has nothing to do with the quality of the events.
pogo wrote:
Personally I feel that Cleveland has lost some of its spark the last few years while Boston has expanded its scope (although this year I think that Columbus wins for best list.)
Wait... I thought we weren't ranking the marathons?
Heh - well, ok, as long as that topic has been brought up...
Actually, I prefer the Boston marathon, as well. If I were to offer up my opinion as an indicator of quality, I would say that the Boston marathon is superior in most ways, while the Cleveland marathon does have its charms - but, of course, that's just my opinion - feel free to disagree!
Quality has nothing to do with which marathon has been running longer, though - entirely separate issue. You were right to point out to them that their claim of being the "longest-running" marathon is incorrect. I was meaning to back you up, Pogo - not start an argument with you.
My issue, if there is one, is with any Bostonians who are too haughty to accept that truth.