Bad in the long run

Frank McCourt says he’s interested in adding the L.A. Marathon to his portfolio because he’s attracted by the race’s “great potential.” For those runners lacking a McCourt Manual, allow me to translate:

You’ll now be required to pay $15 for race parking and $5 for bottled Evian at the water stations, as well as display corporate advertising of Frank’s choice on your hats, jerseys, and exposed body parts.

Bonnie Sloane

Los Angeles