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Wednesday Quotes, 2/5

I sometimes think that running has given me a glimpse of the greatest freedom a man can ever know, because it results in the simultaneous liberation of both the mind and body….. The runner does not know how or why … Continue reading

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Lacking Motivation?

“I sometimes think that running has given me a glimpse of the greatest freedom a man can ever know, because it results in the simultaneous liberation of both mind and body……The runner does not know why he runs. He only … Continue reading

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Why Do We Run (reprise)

The USA Track & Field National Championships began yesterday at Drake University. Americas best runners, jumpers and throwers, all competing for the title, “National Champion“. When you get past the titles, and the record books, and look closer, this is … Continue reading

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Roger Bannister Birthday

To celebrate Roger Bannister’s birthday, here’s a You Tube Video USATF sent through the USATF Facebook Fan page:

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Wait There’s More

What do Guido Mueller and Roger Bannister have in common? Most people know Roger Bannister was the first person (1956) to run one mile in less than four-minutes. So what did Guido Muller do? By the way, this is the … Continue reading

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Lane 8 World Record 400 Meters

Lane 8 world record at 400 meters being set as I video the men’s 70-74 age group. Germany’s Guido Muller is the oldest man ever (repeat, ever) to run 400 meters under one minute. It’s sort of like Roger Bannister … Continue reading

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Why do we run?

Here’s my favorite answer to the question, “Why do you run?” It’s from Roger Bannister, the first human to break the four-minute mile barrier. “I sometimes think that running has given me a glimpse of the greatest freedom a man … Continue reading

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