Running the Boston marathon as a guide for a double amputee provided the unique experience to witness the elites from up close. We started 8 minutes before the pro women and they only passed us at the half way mark. This is not only a bold statement from a double amputee what can be done but also that Boston is not about times but about racing. About placing.
At mile 20 Deriba Merga flew past us. I was shouting and screaming him up the hill. He must have been scared of that big mzungo. Rono followed closely. Hall was underway in a group of three. And while he did look strong I had no doubt in my mind that the race was in the bag for Deriba. Get that cash Markus!
* Thorough review just as was the preview at "science of sport".
* Merga: “I pulled away after 28 kilometers. I was planning to do that after 35K but after the race began, I changed my mind. When I observed the other competitors, I realized that they were very strong and that if I didn’t push earlier, it would be difficult to overtake them later.”
Next stop: Worlds in Berlin. Letsrun reckons that his performance is worth a low 2:04. We agree!
Next stop: Worlds in Berlin. Letsrun reckons that his performance is worth a low 2:04. We agree!
* Let's run .com:"Our latest kick at LetsRun.com is to advocate that the sport needs to make a concerted effort to market its African stars."
Which is exactly why we started mzungo.org. We have a long way to go but already plenty ideas.
Daniel Rono is a quiet, calm, almost shy man. When he raced NYC last year, finishing third, he made sure not to miss exploring the local culture. Among other things, he visited the Guggenheim museum. Wherever he travels, he tries to learn about the people and culture in the city and country he races. We want to know more about this fast runner who explores other cultures!
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