rodgers said in his book that he could have seen himself running 2:08 but not 2:07.
rodgers said in his book that he could have seen himself running 2:08 but not 2:07.
Somewhere East of El Cajon wrote:
Meb is coached by the same guy who did OK back in 1976 with a team called the Jamul Toads.
Meb's HS coach was this guy:
2. R. Tabb, OR 2:09:31
Anyone ever wonder if the environment plays a part in somewhat less depth than years past, air quality etc? What difference if any would running in 1900 be compared to 2006.
Exwins say:
>>>The way people talk about him being the best and why could he do it and other americans can not is not fair to today's runners. They are working just as hard, they face more and tougher competition in a world that shrinks every day. Today the world ranking's are every continent.<<<
I agree with you, the competiion is much tougher. American marathoners collectively are improving. There is no question that we can have some among them competing at a world class level and winning at BOSTON.
For many years as the rest of the world progressed, as we regressed for a variety of reasons.
BR was the best of his time, #1 in the WORLD no debate eh?
I believe BR was capable of 2:07, a competere extrodinare.
Why are Tom Fleming? and Bill Rodgers going in different directions?
