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.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
V 8 N. 69 Colorado Runner Article on the 50th Anniversary of First Olympic Marathon Trials-
The following article from Colorado Runner Nov. 18, 2018 issue by Bruce Kerschner does a great job of interviewing a number of the guys who ran the first Olympic Trials marathon in Alamosa, Colorado fifty years ago.
50th Anniversary of Olympic Trials Marathon
Our humble blog also covered this story earlier this year:
Once Upon a Time in the Vest
Yesterday in conversation with a former student, Kevin, I learned a few ideas and quotes worth noting and sharing with all. Perhaps this was because I was in a reflective mood after learning of the passing of a good friend and fellow track nut, Phil Scott. I will write more about Phil in a future posting.
"Without risk, there is no self exploration or expansion." Kevin
"What is on the other side of fear?" Kevin
"All men should strive to learn before they die, what they are running from , and to , and why." James Thurber
"Habit rules the unreflecting herd." Wordsworth
Enough Already. George
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