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21 years ago 10/16/2002 2:26pm EDT

after a steady debut at Twin Cities...word has it Jim Jurcevich has plans to run the Columbus Marathon this weekend. though guys like Khalid and Tergat are definitely at different at level than Jurcevich...one must listen to their talk of how tough it is to prepare for 2 marathons in a single year...much less in 2 months. a guy like Jurcevich is too talented to be taking chances like that. there has definitely been an "American Marathon Craze" happening this year. lets hope some of our top guys don't give up on the track just yet. someone please talk him out of running this weekend...save your legs buddy.

also...though it may just be a rumor. i've heard word that Fila is offering Jurcevich a $50,000 bonus if he breaks 2:11 this fall.

21 years ago 10/16/2002 5:01pm EDT

re: ichy

21 years ago 10/17/2002 12:42am EDT

re: ichy

Jim Jurcevich's weekly training mileage for the last four or five years is such that I don't believe this attempt is "crazy". The man has been averaging some serious miles. He's been averaging runs as long as or longer than a marathon a week anyways. You do the math. I say he'll be fine. Good luck Jimbo!!!!

21 years ago 10/17/2002 1:56am EDT

re: ichy

Money is the root to all evil. I think he chose TC over Chicago because of american money. I believe that long term development is not being considered here. I heard that he left Hansons on good terms. I can't believe that the Hansons would have ever let this happen. This is a bad decision made for the wrong reasons.

21 years ago 10/17/2002 4:48am EDT

re: New School

the question isn't whether he can actually handle 2 marathons this closely together...but how can this honestly benefit him. 2:16+ isn't bad for a debut by any means...but i'm sure Jurcevich plans to be one of those Americans who can dip into the 2:10-2:12 range over the next few years. seems like poor decision making...there's no question Twin Cities had to take alittle from his legs...and maybe he'll come back to Columbus and run faster. but i'd be surprised to see him do so. best of luck, but be careful.

21 years ago 10/17/2002 5:33am EDT

re: ichy

Apparently, when Jurcevich showed up at Twin Cities somewhat unexpectedly and was asked why/"I thought you were running Columbus..?..." Susposedly his reply was he couldn't let Baker place in the top 3 of the points race for the overall circuit. Also, "How are you going to come back and run Columbus in 3 weeks?" and his reply was "I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.."

This came from a reliable source and his likely true as Jurcevich and Baker always had a heated rivalry going on dating back to their days at Michigan State. I agree that it probably isn't the smartest thing to do and no their is no way the Hanson's would have allowed it but with DJ's comment, yes, I believe if anyone can handle that Jurcevich could. He and Baker are guys that are basically on the fringes and can't always afford to do what is exactly "right" as far as racing goes. They really aren't making any money other than from the roads and unless they keep getting out their and keep proving themselves, nothing will change.

21 years ago 10/17/2002 5:46am EDT

re: warhol

I say cash in now. He is recently married and should take the money NOW. He has no future on the track. I say screw Hanson's and I think you were right to leave. They wouldn't allow you or Chad to race enough. Less races equal less paydays.

21 years ago 10/17/2002 7:45am EDT

re: ichy

ran 2:11 at the ripe old age of 41. Didn't start running until 32. Did back to back marathons like this from time to time. Some years ran 4 or 5 marathons. More than one way to skin a cat.

Alan

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