Man runs marathon in flip-flops

[BettyJane]

I just read this

uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blog...

I can't even walk fast in flip-flops, but this guy ran a marathon.

[doggymum Graduate]

rather him than me!!

[TJFlute]

Ouch! I feel my shin splints coming on again just thinking about it!

[OldNed Graduate]

Doesn't mean it's a good idea though!!

[BettyJane Graduate in reply to OldNed]

Quite agree. I believe in comfort, this was just something daft that caught my eye, can't image many will try to challenge this record.