rojo wrote:
The Irishman was abandoned by his parents at age 4 and sent to orphanage. He didn't start running until he ran a 4:52 mile in college. He then smooth talked his way to be coached by Joe Vigil and eventually ran 3:35 and made the 1996 Olympics.
Cathal Dennehy catches up with him with my favorite read of the year so far.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/other/the-big-interview-shane-healy--from-an-orphanage-to-greatest-show-on-earth-904867.html
Fogrunr wrote:
Quite a story.
Let's address his mother who abandoned him.
joedirt wrote:
Stories of Healy at Adams State were legendary. From showing up on campus on a "borrowed" motorcycle to hitch hiking across the country and back. The guy is a legend. The Jack Reaceher of running. Great article brojos.
malmo wrote:
Fogrunr wrote:
Quite a story.
Let's address his mother who abandoned him.
Lets not.
An inspiring story, especially in this day in age where everything has t be perfect -- the right stuff, the right base, the right coach, the right support, the right club, the right social media, and more -- in order to keep focus and chase your dreams.
From this day on the answer to all whining is "Shane Healy".
Fogrunr wrote:
Quite a story.
Let's address his mother who abandoned him.