Sister-in-law Claims She Ran a Marathon, But Did She Really? ‍♀️

We all know someone who’s picked up a new hobby during the pandemic, and for one woman, it was running. She fell in love with it and even claimed to have completed a marathon! But when her runner brother-in-law questioned the validity of her achievement, things took a dramatic turn. ‍♀️ ‍♂️ Read on to find out how a simple conversation about running turned into a family feud!

A Lifelong Runner’s Passion ‍♂️❤️

Sister-in-law’s Newfound Love ‍♀️

A Surprising Marathon Claim

The ‘Marathon’ Details

A Slight Chuckle and a Reality Check

Not a Real Marathon?

Sister-in-law’s Furious Reaction

The Aftermath of the Gathering

Mother-in-law’s Opinion ‍♀️

A Dilemma of Validation

A Marathon of Misunderstandings and Hurt Feelings

So, a passionate runner tried to bond with his sister-in-law over their shared love for running, but things went south when he questioned her claim of completing a marathon. He argued that her virtual, app-based marathon didn’t count, since it didn’t have a time limit like traditional marathons. This led to a heated exchange, with the sister-in-law calling him names and refusing to speak to him. Even the mother-in-law chimed in, suggesting he should have just let her believe she ran a marathon. ‍♀️ ‍♂️ Was he right to call her out, or should he have just let it slide? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dramatic situation…

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“NTA. She didn’t run a marathon. According to apple health, over the past 26 weeks, I’ve averaged 5.1miles a day. Does that mean I’m walking a marathon every 6 days? Of course not. That’s ridiculous.”

NTA corrects SIL’s false marathon claim, sparks interesting discussion ‍♀️

“NTA. Saying ‘I ran a marathon’ implies completing it in one day. “

INFO. You’re right and she’s wrong, but you may have come across as a jerk. ‍♀️

Gatekeeping a marathon: being right vs being supportive ‍♀️

NTA for explaining what a marathon really is, but apologize

“She reached a marathon distance, but OP called her a liar? “

26 miles in a year? Just walking to the fridge? NTA!

Debunking marathon claims: NTA calls out the fantasy land believers!

Choose support over being right

NTA. You educated her on the true meaning of a marathon.

Soft ESH: Disputing marathon claim, suggesting better communication and encouragement ‍♀️

NTA! Calling out the sister-in-law’s marathon claim with humor

Gatekeeping marathon achievements: mocking sister-in-law, both are assholes.

Diminishing her accomplishment was unkind. YTA for laughing at her.

Mixed feelings about exposing sister-in-law’s marathon lie ‍♀️

NTA for pointing out the difference between chunks and marathon

YTA for ruining her pride in a virtual marathon achievement

Debating a marathon? Let’s settle this friendly disagreement!

NTA: Debunking marathon claims with a dose of sarcasm

Engaging in a marathon debate: Did she really run one?

“NTA. Claiming to have run a marathon when you didn’t? Ludicrous! “

Debunking the marathon myth! NTA, she didn’t run it ‍♀️❌