When Kiran Gandhi realized she was going to be on her period on the day of her first-ever marathon, she decided to do something that has left some people in utter shock: She opted to run the entire race while free bleeding. The 26-year-old spent a year training for the London Marathon, which took place Sunday, April 24. She said she chose to nix the tampon because she wanted to highlight how women are often shamed for having their period. I understand her wanting to make a statement, but here's a guy's take on the matter: I think it was unnecessary. After reading several of my posts, I'm sure you've noticed me to be very pro-women's rights. Truthfully, though, I don't respect this woman any more for doing something like this than I would if she'd simply led a protest or written a book on the issue. Some things are really best left unseen, and I just think she went a little overboard. I've never heard of anyone -- neither someone I know nor anyone i...