Even though so many great Kenyan, Ethiopian and even American runners are far less-famous than their football, soccer, etc.-playing counterparts, they often seem even more inaccessible. I've often thought it'd be cool to be able to send an email, or write an actual letter to one of my heros, not make a twitter and tweet at them.
Any thoughts on is this is remotely realistic, and if so, how might I make this happen?
Contact their coach. I emailed a coach that has had an Olympian the last three Olympics and he responded to me the same day.
I have written letters and emailed several runners to include Steve Scott, Marty Liquori, and John Parker (Once a Runner author) and was able to get several autographs/books signed. You can usually get mail forwarded to a runner via their shoe company sponsor if you can't find an address/club for them. It can't hurt to try. Always offer to pay return postage if you make contact and ask them to sign a book/magazine you are sending. Good luck.
In 1975 I wrote a letter to Jim Ryun. I used a generic address for the post office in the town where I thought he lived. Imagine my delight to receive a hand written reply on Jim Ryun Running Camp stationery. I still have the letter safely put away.
I once visited Mo Farah. I rang the doorbell, but he didn't open.
I wrote to sir Roger banister and he signed my photo.
Gettingquicker wrote:
Even though so many great Kenyan, Ethiopian and even American runners are far less-famous than their football, soccer, etc.-playing counterparts, they often seem even more inaccessible. I've often thought it'd be cool to be able to send an email, or write an actual letter to one of my heros, not make a twitter and tweet at them.
Any thoughts on is this is remotely realistic, and if so, how might I make this happen?
stalker alert, how do you know the address?
Old Ultra Guy wrote:
In 1975 I wrote a letter to Jim Ryun. I used a generic address for the post office in the town where I thought he lived. Imagine my delight to receive a hand written reply on Jim Ryun Running Camp stationery. I still have the letter safely put away.
That's a great story. Best case scenario something similar happens to me. My chiro in high school was an Olympic trials trainer/chiropractor in 2012 and got a photo signed to my by Galen.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions, I will try a few coaches and shoe companies. It'd be great to be able to tell one of these guys how they've inspired me and the vicarious pleasure I get out of following their career.
unhappy fan of Mo wrote:
I once visited Mo Farah. I rang the doorbell, but he didn't open.
Classic, you were lucky Tania wasn't home, she would of abused you.
Talked to Willis recently, just seems like part of the furniture.
I’m a D2 female runner. Our coach explicitly told us not to visit LetsRun forums.
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