– Beer mile world record holder James Nielsen sharing what his favorite shoes are and how he received a message from Bob Kennedy after he wore them to set the beer mile WR at 4:57.1. If you never read about Nielsen’s feat back in April, check out the LRCbeer mile archives here.
Dennis Kimetto Receives Hero’s Welcome, Sucks Down Some Fermented Cow’s Milk, On Return To Kenya
LRC Feature The Wetmore Formula Those who know him best insist there aren’t any secrets to Mark Wetmore’s success as a distance coach. Yet few can match his accomplishments. How does he do it? We go back to his Bernard High roots in the 1970s and do our best to explain. Chris Lear has read this piece and loved it: “This is why I go to letsrun. Thanks for the read.”
Discuss On The MBoard: LetsRun.com Investigates: What Makes Mark Wetmore So Special?
LRC The Gunslingers Of Boulder Mitch Kastoff catches up with the defending champs, who return everyone from last year and then some, and finds a very confident group.
All Three Medalists Disqualified In Men’s 800m On Day Of Controversy At Asian Games Two lane violations and an obstruction so the medalists finished 4th, 5th, and 6th. Agar Almntfage of Iraq celebrated like he actually earned it.
*6th Placer Who Ended Up Third: “I was sad for the disqualified three guys.”
Margarita Mukasheva Wins Women’s 800 In 1:59.02 India NR holder Tintu Luka held on for silver after going out in 1:27.43.
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