After watching the OT yesterday, I spent the rest of the day hanging out in Boston. I went to the running expo and got to chat/autographs with/from Frank Shorter and Dick Beardsley. Dick was part of one of the most famous Boston Marathons ever, it was nick named Duel in the Sun.
The world record holder in the marathon right now is Haile Gebrselassie. He has decided not to run the marathon at the Olympics this year because of health reasons. There has been some speculation he is really skipping out because he is afraid of getting caught for taking banned substances. So who better to ask their opinion than the two men I met (Shorter won Gold and Silver at the distance).
Frank: "I can't comment on that" but added on the end with a smile "that is a interesting idea and you seem like a smart guy." It implied to me he thought that what Haile is doing, but can't come out and say it because his name still carries weight in the running community and people still pay attention to what he says.
Dick: He said something along the lines of "yeah, I think that is probably what he is doing, I mean, what does he have to lose, the conditions are going to be the same for everyone, it is actually kind of sad."
Both guys are very knowledgeable and can offer great advice if you ever meet them.
Off to watch the start then figuring out how to get home!
Coach
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