As documented on this blog in the past (here and here) the famous run taken by Rocky Balboa when training for his two fights with Apollo Creed was approximately 50 kilometers. So naturally some hardcore running enthusiast did a 50k in the movies honor last December that followed the approximate route based on the movies well known montage.
Even more naturally, dare I say more American, some have decided to take it to the next step and sissy it up for the masses while handing out medals for participation. The Rocky Run 5k/10k ladies and gentlemen.
Rocky didn't receive anything for going to distance. All he got was a re figured face to show for his effort.
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| Stallone is shaking his head in disapproval |
Cut me, Mick.
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Technically, Rocky has not received any participation awards, BUT Sly has.
He was elected to at least two boxing halls of fame for how Rocky promoted boxing.
And seeing how The Italian Market has evolved, Nerlens May also have had to catch tamales, pad thai, egg rolls, and sushi. Yum. I'm.going for a 50K run right now.
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Our golf tourney still functions under the Marquis of Queensbury rules with Coach Groves as the final arbiter of disputes.
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