We've got an article up by Jon on Ryan Shay's legacy 10 years after his death at Olympic Trials.
We've got an article up by Jon on Ryan Shay's legacy 10 years after his death at Olympic Trials.
Well done. Thanks.
Thank you for this story. Well Done.
Nicely written.
Great stuff. I teared up.
I encourage you all to consider giving to the scholarship fundraiser at the end of the article, in case you missed it.
Thank you Jon. Nicely written- I first got
Into the sport in 2007 just as the OT were happening. I was totally infatuated with Ritz as an aspiring XC runner, but I never forgot hearing about Ryan Shay and the impact he had on everyone in the running community. I wish I’d be around to watch Shay run.
I’d like to add that Ryan’s brother, Stephan, is also an accomplished and inspirational runner.
Great piece. Those of us that has the fortune to call Ryan a friend and teammate still remember and speak of him often. Several ND alumni will be running NYC next weekend to commemorate the 10 yr anniversary.
Reading the Ryan Hall quote about Shay hammered him on long runs made me laugh. I remember on Shay'srecruiting trip he showed up Sunday morning in racing flats and hammered our entire team- All Americans included- on a long run. I think that was Ryan's version of a firm handshake.
I was at the Notre Dame vs. Navy football game when they announced that Ryan died just before the national anthem was played. It was a surreal moment to say the least. You don't expect someone so strong to be taken so young. Alicia's cousin is married to my cousin, and I got to meet most of the Wyoming clan at the wedding. They are all great people and I am glad that Alicia has finally been able to find love in her life again. It is a testament to the man and his influence on people and the sport that we are still talking about him 10 years later. RIP Ryan Shay.
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I encourage you all to consider giving to the scholarship fundraiser at the end of the article, in case you missed it.
Thanks. I wanted to try to figure out a way to charge $1 for the article and we'd donate all proceeds to the foundation but couldn't find a micropayment solution so we added the donation link.
Here it is:
https://www.youcaring.com/shaymemorialfoundation-994775A good article, and important for people like me that didn't start running until after these events happened.
Beautifully written. Thank you!
Awesome article Jon.
I remember watching that race and then hearing about Ryan's death. I spent a lot of time on the LR message board in the following weeks reading all the different threads about Ryan. Can't believe it has been 10 years.
The quote “It is necessary to dig deep within oneself to discover that hidden grain of steel…called will.” is also on the plaque on the Ryan Shay memorial bench in Central Park.
It’s a fine quote on its own, but it’s especially moving for me because the real name of one of my heroes, the late letsrun poster “Cancer Guy”, is Will Steele.
Great article.
I was just getting seriously into running them. Remember it clearly
RIP
I was a sophomore in college that year. I've tried to remember hearing about it on ESPN which I am sure I did, but it didn't stick other than an "omg a runner died from a heart related issue?!" Fast forward a few years later when I was really getting into running, I read about Ryan Shay again and was shook, imagining myself or somebody else out on a run and that been our fate. It's important to remember he sadly had an existing heart ailment but stories such as his remind me after every run, don't ever take this for granted. No matter your speed, elite or hobby jogger, it's a blessing to run healthy and cross the finish line under your own power. Many blessings to his family and friends.
That was a great read. You guys have been doing an awesome job lately with some of the longer form stuff lately - this, the Johnny Gray interview, and others. I've enjoyed all of them. Please keep it up!
Dear Jon,
On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extremely well written story concerning the all too short life and long lasting legacy of our son Ryan. Lets Run was always supportive of our son during his running career and very empathetic after his sudden death.
We will visit Ryan’s grave site this Friday, the 10th anniversary of his passing from this temporal life to life eternal, and, while there, thank God for all of his brothers and sisters, friends, runners, teammates, and sponsors, that continue to preserve what he stood for and honor his memory. Please give Weldon and the staff of Let’s Run our best regards.
God Bless you,
Joe, Sue and family