Beginning our 14th year and 1,200+ postings. A blog for athletes and fans of 20th century Track and Field culled from articles in sports journals of the day, original articles, book reviews, and commentaries from readers who lived and ran and coached in that era. We're equivalent to an Amer. Legion post of Track and Field but without cheap beer. You may contact us directly at irathermediate@gmail.com or write a comment below. George Brose, Courtenay, BC ed.
Once Upon a Time in the Vest
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
V 5 N 48 Sir Roger Bannister's Shoes Will Be on the Auction Block
For those of you wondering how to spend next month's pension check, we are delighted to give you an option. Sir Roger Bannister will be raising funds for neurological research and other charities by offering his world record setting shoes to the highest bidder.
For details, click on the link below.
Sir Roger's Shoes
Our inveterate shoe collector, Phil Scott, sent in this suggestion.
I heard about the Bannister spikes thing. We need to make a retake on a old Elvis song, Return to Sender
only new lyrics.
RETURN TO CINDERS
TRACK UNKNOWN
NO SUCH VEST NUMBER
NO EX - CHANGE ZONE.
I RAN A RACE
ON THE CINDER TRACK
5/8" SPIKES AND CHALK LINES UP MY BACK
P.S. George's birthday is July 3. Buy him a present.
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