50,000 Paris Marathon runners plus one bandit, me. To run a race without paying the entrance fee is to be a bandit. Racing or simply running a marathon on the eve of 1,000 walk would be to invite trouble; so, I ran the first 25km for the joy of experiencing Paris as centuries of heroes may have experience the Champs-Élysées with cheering crowds and the unique splendor only Paris can claim.
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Linda Scandore 
ok to be a bandit there. they will get your money in other ways!!!
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Yea. I’ve exceeded my budget every day. At this rate: however, I’ll still be okay. Linda
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I is Paris. To be expected!!!
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I am so envious, Linda. I wanted to run bandit when Jay, Colin, and I were there in 2009, but I decided against it. Some day, I’ll run the whole thing legit.
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Great. I bet the Paris Marathon swag will be as cool as the city. Linda
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Way to go Linda…je suis envisissezz…DT
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Running as a bandit is not so bad as long as you take identification and don’t cross the finish line. Your trip is so inspiring! mjb
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So cool that you got to be there for that!
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All because you insisted I take running shorts. Linda
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