Almost right my friend, though I do like your quote about Ric's wins in LA. He came in 1st in 1986 and 2nd in 1987. I was there and I'm his youngest brother. Art Balou won in 1987.
Almost right my friend, though I do like your quote about Ric's wins in LA. He came in 1st in 1986 and 2nd in 1987. I was there and I'm his youngest brother. Art Balou won in 1987.
There was a memorial service held for Ric today.
Ric was one of the finest American marathoners to grace this land, and he called Ashland his home the last 30 years. His sudden death, on the summer solstice, left Ashland stunned. He was a giant in the running community, and a steady, calming presence at the local Coop Grocery Store for the past 14 years. There was a large gathering of folks, including his freshman college roommate and his collegiate coach, and there were many good tales told of Ric, and the deep impact he had on the lives of this community. It was both cathartic and illuminating, as a broader picture of Ric emerged through the sharing of perspectives.
Hearing the stories, seeing his large portrait photo on stage, with his unique, somewhat impish smile, it was impossible to think of Ric not being alive, still. He seemed very present, and it was easy to picture him back at the Coop, manning a cashier’s line, or chatting up a customer in the parking lot. When a vegetarian, health-conscious, distance runner dies of a heart attack at 57, Life’s mysteries grow deeper.
An old video featuring halfway through featuring 24 year-old Ric during his Ohio days. Explaining the strong appeal of distance running.
Sayre is featured at 4:00 in that video.
A link to the local report about his memorial service.
Rics' Birthday is August 9th, He will be 58 on that day. I have known him My entire life, He is My Half Brother. Ric had a passion for running and that is what he loved, and was Damn Good at it. I live back here in Akron, Ohio. I would of liked to have made it to the the Memorial, but I could not."Mr. Wallbank-(My Brothers Friend)" should be greatful that I was not there, and needs to speak more kindly of us who He does not Know. Thank You Chuck!
Rics' Birthday is August 9th, He will be 58 on that day. I have known him My entire life, He is My Half Brother. Ric had a passion for running and that is what he loved, and was Damn Good at it. I live back here in Akron, Ohio. I would of liked to have made it to the the Memorial, but I could not."Mr. Wallbank-(My Brothers Friend)" should be greatful that I was not there, and needs to speak more kindly of us who He does not Know. Thank You Chuck!
pre841 wrote:
http://kdrv.com/page/217632A link to the local report about his memorial service.
People really seemed to love him and the local media in that area really has covered this to an extent you wouldn't expect from an athlete who had his best years 25 years ago. That shows you he was so much more to people than a fast runner.
On the other hand, I have to wonder if the person who wrote that article actually gets paid to write incomplete, disjointed quotes and sentences. The sad thing is they probably went to college.
Dr. O wrote:
Too much oxidation does in another running addict. 3 times a week after your competitive days is plenty.
You do not know any more than anybody else. Ric was a very good marathoner. It is not clear to me whether his running prolonged his life or not, but you do not know any more,than I.
Actually, there is plenty of evidence that eating a high-carb diet coupled with oxidative running (at or above aerobic threshhold) is degenerative on many of the body's systems. I was a successful masters runner, but had five A-Fib conversions from 2002-2010, and credit going low-carb and backing off "Black Hole" junk psuedo-aerobic training as having reversed a disturbing trend. Today, at 60, I can finally enjoy the health and peace of mind I didn't have for decades, all while still running 50 miles/week and keeping my legspeed to a decent level.Slow down and cut the carbs if you want a long and prosperous running career.
Koooop wrote:
Dr. O wrote:Too much oxidation does in another running addict. 3 times a week after your competitive days is plenty.
You do not know any more than anybody else. Ric was a very good marathoner. It is not clear to me whether his running prolonged his life or not, but you do not know any more,than I.
No more huff-and-puff wrote:
Actually, there is plenty of evidence that eating a high-carb diet coupled with oxidative running (at or above aerobic threshhold) is degenerative on many of the body's systems. I was a successful masters runner, but had five A-Fib conversions from 2002-2010, and credit going low-carb and backing off "Black Hole" junk psuedo-aerobic training as having reversed a disturbing trend. Today, at 60, I can finally enjoy the health and peace of mind I didn't have for decades, all while still running 50 miles/week and keeping my legspeed to a decent level.
Slow down and cut the carbs if you want a long and prosperous running career.
Koooop wrote:You do not know any more than anybody else. Ric was a very good marathoner. It is not clear to me whether his running prolonged his life or not, but you do not know any more,than I.
Again...you too have no idea, but thanks for your anecdote.
What was the cause of Ric’s death? Is running bad for longevity?
Konmanny wrote:
What was the cause of Ric’s death? Is running bad for longevity?
Running could be problematic in some cases.