Runnerville Weekly #17
Professional athletes: what would it take for you to change the way you approach your job? Everyone else: what would you like to see from the athletes? Let us know by calling the comment line at 206-888-0346 or emailing us at comments (at) runnerville (dot) com.
Enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend edition of Runnerville Weekly.
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Matt Taylor asks the pros to join the conversation. To move the sport forward, would you be willing to make some sacrifices?
Jeremy Mosher wonders if you have an extra ticket to Eugene for the Pre Classic? On display are some of the best distance running fields ever assembled on US soil. That, and one helluva squad in the water balloon toss.
Toni Reavis wants a truly global star for our sport, like Tiger Woods. The middle distances are where it could happen - and where Alan Webb’s promise lies. But perhaps Shannon Rowbury is the answer?
Weldon Johnson discusses the incredible weekend of high school action; the results indicate that the next generation of distance stars could top the current crop of Hall, Ritz, Teg, and Webb. But more notable was the unselfish act of sportsmanship by Andrea Nelson.
What do you think? Leave your comments above or call the comment line at 206-888-0346. Thanks for listening.
[Music is “Summertime” by Lil’ D.]
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May 28th, 2008 at 10:45 am |
I hope pros start to chime in on the concept. Or are they happy with the current situation? Is it possible that fans of the sport are more upset with the current state of running than the runners themselves?
After all, more runners are making more money than any other time in history. Sure, TV coverage would be nice because as a fan I’d like to be able to watch my favorite sport more often. It seems like the athletes have plenty of opportunities despite the lack of a television package.
Its great watching Shannon Rowbury having such a good season. I remember her disappointment at nationals during the chasingtradition.com year. Performances such as she’s shown lately are a good example for young kids about how you need to be resilient in this sport.
May 29th, 2008 at 8:15 am |
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