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 ♂️❤️
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Sister-in-law’s Newfound Love ♀️
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A Surprising Marathon Claim
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The ‘Marathon’ Details
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A Slight Chuckle and a Reality Check
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Not a Real Marathon?
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Sister-in-law’s Furious Reaction
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The Aftermath of the Gathering
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Mother-in-law’s Opinion ♀️
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A Dilemma of Validation
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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…
“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 j**k. ♀️

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 a******s.

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 ♀️❌

Last Updated on February 3, 2024 by Diply Social Team