tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post9006106157061202426..comments2024-03-28T05:47:15.490-04:00Comments on Racing Stripes: Marathons & Mandates: A New Era of the SportElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-80679680000203323112022-01-18T09:37:14.349-05:002022-01-18T09:37:14.349-05:00Unbelievable! It sounds like the vaccine reaction ...Unbelievable! It sounds like the vaccine reaction for you is likely worse than the illness itself. I'm hoping and praying that NZ and similar countries move away from these discriminatory policies. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-52571675962181542022-01-17T20:54:08.323-05:002022-01-17T20:54:08.323-05:00Nice post, and completely sensible take. The defi...Nice post, and completely sensible take. The definition of vaccine was changed upon the release of these vaccines due to the waning immunity as time goes on both to the original virus and the variants. I live in New Zealand and basically every part of life is vaccine mandated now, and a medical exemption is almost impossible to get. I had a moderately bad reaction to the vaccine that caused pain and fatigue for a month. I know it could be far worse but to remain "vaccinated" I have to get a booster when my vaccine passport expires. People with far more severe reactions than me have tried and failed to get an exemption from either the second shot or the booster. So in a few months I have to decide whether to risk another month of pain, or accept that I can no longer dine out, run races or keep my job. I really hope Omicron as a mild variant that provides far better immunity than the vaccines will end this lunacy. I doubt that will happen before I have to make a call though.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07888731296614439719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-20067367139217657102022-01-17T13:42:14.280-05:002022-01-17T13:42:14.280-05:00Thank you for the support Jenny!Thank you for the support Jenny!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-48945601746107045192022-01-13T09:12:09.844-05:002022-01-13T09:12:09.844-05:00Great post. I agree with just about everything yo...Great post. I agree with just about everything you said, and you laid out your opinions- which are based on the facts as you know them, and none of us knows everything- in a logical manner. I also wonder what will happen when Covid becomes more like the common cold- my guess is that they'll drop the vaccination manadates. <br />I like the fact that you took on a controversial subject- makes life more interesting! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-63228835616130554232021-12-31T20:13:21.101-05:002021-12-31T20:13:21.101-05:00Definitely a running topic. And yes, immunity does...Definitely a running topic. And yes, immunity does mean you are immune but maybe not 100%. If anything, immunity will protect you from severe illness. That is the goal; it will also help prevent the spread of illness. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-83315550933542564052021-12-31T10:21:51.671-05:002021-12-31T10:21:51.671-05:00I should also clarify that this blog isn't abo...I should also clarify that this blog isn't about science, but rather my opinions on the mandates that certain marathons have put into place. That is a running topic.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-7843937586498152492021-12-31T10:19:14.518-05:002021-12-31T10:19:14.518-05:00I learned that the Covid vaccine does not [always]...I learned that the Covid vaccine does not [always] provide immunity by seeing vaccinated friends get the virus. I think the vaccine protects me from Covid 19 because it will make the infection less severe. Perhaps we are defining immunity differently? I always thought that word meant that if you had immunity you were immune, but I could be wrong. I know definitions evolve and change over time.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265175590096078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-16033864513302865052021-12-30T20:08:28.100-05:002021-12-30T20:08:28.100-05:00I'm fast forwarding on your post to ask you on...I'm fast forwarding on your post to ask you one question--where did you learn that the Covid vaccine doesn't provide immunity? And if you believe that, why do you think it protects you from Covid 19? With all due respect, it's clear to me that you do not understand immunity and it troubles me that you stated this. There is so much misinformation about Covid and it really doesn't help to keep spreading it. Yes, vaccinated people can catch the virus and spread it, but that is because this virus has mutated. The original vaccine does provide immunity against the virus it was developed for. The concept is similar to the flu vaccine, a virus that also mutates. A vaccine is only as good as the virus it is developed for. I love what you've done with running, but I'd prefer if you stick to running topics on your blog instead of science. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-26347516089731893092021-12-29T21:43:25.592-05:002021-12-29T21:43:25.592-05:00Anyone who unfollows you for a non-controversial v...Anyone who unfollows you for a non-controversial view is absurd. This was not a controversial post at all. You shared all your thoughts, didn't attack those that aren't getting the shot (whom are under attack like myself and hence not inspired to run at all because of it), and expressed what you chose to do.<br /><br />Without giving a medical option you shared your own logistical ideas which are what common sense tells me. But hey, if they don't want me or my money. That's quite alright with me, I can do something else with it. I have run all three majors in the USA and if I never do any of of them ever again, so be it. Would I like to? Of course but it's not necessary to fill a missing aspect of my life!!<br /><br />I think given Omicron, a negative COVID test is a better idea and the fact that tons of people are getting Omicron who were vaccinated (including the entire management team at my warehouse, hence zero bosses around the past week and a half), one would think a negative COVID test would be a wise idea. I do find it funny that the people I know unvaccinated are still working yet about 20-25% of people are out of work right now bc of a positive COVID test or exposure to someone with a positive COVID test. It's bad!! Yet I'm still working!! I guess it just means more bonus time and bonus money for me!! Works for me!! Till Biden eliminated me from my job and Let's go Brandon, what's that gonna do to the supply chain?? <br /><br />I think it's time we move on... Omicron is a nothing burger... I know it will take maybe 12 months for people to stop freaking out about this but I hope we will move on as a society and respect others different viewpoints bc unless you're out there sick and not following with protocols, there's no reason to stop what you're doing if you're not harming anyone else.<br /><br />I know one will say you can't know, it's why we mask (if it even works at all for Omicron) where appropriate! Thanks for this Elizabeth... Happy to hear you feel you'll be ok and are doing things you feel you need to do so you can do what you want to do. You know I'm a big fan!!<br />Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727212475858505605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2189875022254484779.post-42213241524587100122021-12-29T17:23:03.162-05:002021-12-29T17:23:03.162-05:00Well I can comment on this and I wish more of huma...Well I can comment on this and I wish more of humanity would opt for the vaccinations as we would not be in as much a pickle again with a resurgence with COVID 19 Omicron variant. The fact that we have another variant is that not sufficient enough of world population vaccinated and that just gives the virus more opportunity for mutationshence Omicron.<br /><br />Both of us are not all that divergent in opinion despite my opening statement. The race directors have the right to invoke the vaccination requirement if they deem it the best means to hold the event. Yes...many of the spectators and such could have and be spreading the virus, but the probability of that getting passed on to active runners on the course is negligible, especially if the volunteers man the aid statiions on the course are vaccinated and confimred negative tested prior to race day.<br /><br />I would concur there is a small proportion of population may not be able to take the vaccine due to reactionary responses that impose health risks. They can simply appeal and apply to BAA or other race director for an exception that could entail a negative Covid test result prior to race day. I won't buy opt out of vaccinations for religious beliefs. If your faith is more important, then don't run the race.<br /><br />I would agree with you would be best that the entire field be tested prior to the race. But you have to have a minimum timeframe the test done relative to travel and arrival in Boston. Perhaps part of the registration and acceptance includes the cost of when packet pickup, swabbed and tested? <br /><br />Yes breakthrough infections of those prior vaccinated do occur with the Omicron variant, but those that get it, majority have mild symptoms, some asymptomatic. And if you asymptomatic....likely not a major spreader of the virus or very limited narrow timeframe of a day or so others could get infected.<br /><br />Your going to see a lot more of these requirements on major race events. I have no problem with it, especially with the major marathon races that individuals from around the world come. Probably smaller and more local or regional race events from marathon to 5k don't need to be so critical as events like Boston, New York, Chicago or elsewhere other countries.<br /><br />But happy to hear that Zebra got the initial vaccinations and boosted. That's being smart! Froggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269761005612834052noreply@blogger.com