Even my non-running friends marveled at Ed's accomplishments.
Even my non-running friends marveled at Ed's accomplishments.
this and this wrote:
... inspired everyone to believe that perhaps immortality was possible.
RIP Ed.
A constant source of amazement of the testing human limits.
Selfishly, I'm saddened that Ed, a hero, could succumb to such a mortal illness. Watching Ed run for hours each day inspired me to believe that we all could somehow keep the score close with Father Time.
I thought Ed would live another 20 years because he was so healthy at his age. This, of course, forces me to realize that your time is your time, no matter how many miles you run.
RIP.
Rip Ed whit wrote:
this and this wrote:... inspired everyone to believe that perhaps immortality was possible.
RIP Ed.
A constant source of amazement of the testing human limits.
Selfishly, I'm saddened that Ed, a hero, could succumb to such a mortal illness. Watching Ed run for hours each day inspired me to believe that we all could somehow keep the score close with Father Time.
I thought Ed would live another 20 years because he was so healthy at his age. This, of course, forces me to realize that your time is your time, no matter how many miles you run.
RIP.
Post of the year.
Your time is your time...shocked that Ed has passed...shocked.
His running was exceeded only by his humanity. A truly great human being.
I am so saddened by this news. I thought surely he would live to 100 and perhaps a bit more. RIP Mr. Whitlock. A great runner you me and all of the runners I know.
Saw this on FB. What a shock. I hope he gets a nice plot in that cemetery where he spent so much time running and training.
waiting on the rapture wrote:
This may be the most relevant photograph ever posted on the internet. I'll wear black on my afternoon run. May we all run as long as Ed Whitlock.
easy weeks wrote:I must admit, I thought this as well. Maybe not the haunting part, but it would be fitting for him to rest there for all eternity.
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Does this picture finally settle the debate of shorts over tights?
Amazing person. He is an inspiration to all. RIP Ed.
Athlète hors pair et homme sincèrement sympa.
I never met Mr. Whitlock, but I feel as though I have lost a friend.
We will never see those threads on his latest amazing run again.
I celebrate his life.
At a time when it's hard to believe in the top performances, Ed Whitlock's continue to inspire me. RIP.
RIP Ed.
I guess I always thought Ed Whitlock would keep on running forever. His death is a reminder of what he gave to our sport and of our own mortality.
RIP friend.
Very sad news but a full and fascinating life.
I couldn't help wonder if he lived in the US whether he'd still be alive.
I don't mean to turn this into a political healthcare discussion (Obamacare blah blah blah), but I know sometimes treatment in Canada can take a long time to get. and sometimes too late.
When it's your time, it's your time. But just doesn't seem like my dad should have outlived him, and I really love my dad.
You are inspiring and heartwarming guy. You continue to inspire me. Warm respect & cheers to you Ed Whitlock, Gentleman Runner !!
Remember, excess running is bad for your health. Hell, Ed mIght have made it to 100 without all the deleterious consequences of his addiction.
Terrible news but a life lived well. Hell, I am 56 and he motivates me to no end.
Btw, I'd like to thank the Brojo's for putting him on the front page. He deserved that note.
I really thought Ed would keep running and running forever. I've watched him as his skinny ethereal body, white mop bobbing along disappeared into the distance in front of me. I got to hear him speak prior to the Toronto Waterfront Marathon some years ago. People were asking him about his training and he said his program was simply to go out and run for 3 hours most every day. He was asked about his mileage and he said he didn't know, that he didn't bother to calculate his pace or distance. He said all he knows is that he runs very slowly. Ed said that his training worked for him but he wouldn't profess to think that it was the right sort of training for anyone else. Doesn't like hills, doesn't like traffic, ice or dogs, doesn't stretch, doesn't care much for todays shoes, likes the convenience of the cemetery road so close to his house. Didn't think he was anyone to look up to. His answers were droll and funny in an Ed sort of way. His answers were deadpan serious but he had a twinkle in his eye. He a was a great character. What a sad loss for the running community. I've long imagined Ed alongside me on my runs, suggesting I slow down and go longer. He'll be with me for tonight's run, snow be damned!
Momsis wrote:
Remember, excess running is bad for your health. Hell, Ed mIght have made it to 100 without all the deleterious consequences of his addiction.
I almost deleted your post because I want this thread for people to celebrate Ed's life but I think your post exactly shows why we all loved Ed. He went and pursued greatness. His goal wasn't to necessarily eek out a few more years of a ho-hum existence. He was passionate about something and pursued it.
Ed is a ripple that long will be felt in the pond of humanity.
Old Man by the Sea wrote:
Terrible news but a life lived well. Hell, I am 56 and he motivates me to no end.
Btw, I'd like to thank the Brojo's for putting him on the front page. He deserved that note.
+1
Shocked and saddened then I heard the news. Ed remains an inspiration, both as a runner and a gentleman. RIP.
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Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
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