Jim Jurcevich - 2nd @ Columbus (2:18:17) just 3 wks after 4th @ U.S. Champs (2:16:17)!!

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21 years ago 10/20/2002 11:04am EDT

Many of you will shake your head at Jim for his recent double @ Twin Cities / Columbus, but I think it was an AWSOME accomplishment. He obviously has the ablility to run 5:15 pace without too much effort, so why not pick up $2,500 for just ANOTHER sunday long-run.

He won 3,000 for his efforts @ Twin Cities and had NOT RAN A MARATHON just prior to that race. Therefore, since he trained for Twin Cities so DAMN hard, why not pick up some easy $$, allowing him to continue the sport we all SUPPOSEDLY SUPPORT and enjoy.

GREAT JOB JIM - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!

21 years ago 10/20/2002 11:08am EDT

re: Impressive work Jimbo!!!

So is he going to do Cal or Rocket City next?

I think Fred Keiser did this double a few years ago. A little slower times but finished still in the money.

Are they only paying $1500 for second at Columbus these days? He would have picked up $1000 for just being first Ohioan.

21 years ago 10/20/2002 11:19am EDT

re: Fredo

As I said before, if ANYONE could pull this off, Jim Jurcevich could. Way to show the home folks in Colubus your skills, Jimmy. We miss you at Hanson's. Keep at it.

Don

21 years ago 10/20/2002 11:25am EDT

re: Impressive work Jimbo!!!

Good research, he actually made 3,500 (2,500 for 2nd and 1,000 for Ohioan)

21 years ago 10/20/2002 12:03pm EDT

re: Impressive work Jimbo!!!

What's his story now, I heard he's back in Ohio. Is he training with anyone? Does he work full time?

He was really consistent this year, ran a couple of solid half-marathons, nice debut in the marathon.

He's got to be getting pretty geared up for the next couple years.

21 years ago 10/20/2002 12:16pm EDT

re: Fredo

I think Fredo was there today, shivering in a blanket! I think Jim signed with Fila and he runs full time. He is also supported by his working wife. I think they have a home in the Columbus area, but he is going to train with a Fila group.

21 years ago 10/20/2002 5:05pm EDT

re: Cross Country Fan

GOOD STUFF!!! Looks like the next Doug Curtis or Eddy H.!!!

Jim should come on out to Bangkok for the Bangkok Marathon on 24-November!

Jason

21 years ago 10/21/2002 2:13am EDT

re: JasonInCambodia

It all depends on what your goals are. If Jim is trying to make a living off of Running, he is doing the right thing as he is capable of running a dozen sub 2:20's a year. If Jim is trying to see what he can become as a marathoner he is making a poor decision as I don't see how this helps in long term development. I found it interesting the comparison with Doug Kurtis who ran nearly a hundred sub 2:20 marathons. Jim could do that as well he is the man. Don't forget that Doug only ran sub 2:14 once and you never hear his name mentioned in any of the greats during the 80's. I hope Jim doesn't take that route.

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