Meet Joe Whelan - the guy who was working 30-70 hours a week as a Texas ranch hand - but still managed to run 2:13 at Grandma's

I completely believed all of this until you said you posted it to social media and everybody loved you.

lorde wrote:

For those inept at the internet:

https://www.strava.com/pros/joey-whelan-10349357

Gotta get Working Stiff on this one.

He got as high as 55th at NCs XC.

Montesquieu wrote:

I just want to underscore what is in many ways the most interesting part of this story: Whelan is coached by John Aris, son of Bill, coach of Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Percy Cerutty is smiling from the beyond.

It looks like Runner's World fixed the article. I could have sworn that when I first read it a couple of days ago it incorrectly stated that he was coached by Chris Fox. I am currently reading the Marc Bloom book about FM and the Arrises.

I used to train with Joe back in High School. He's always been a great competitor and a fantastic person. It's great to see him finally have some post-collegiate success and get some good press.

Ackley wrote:

Montesquieu wrote:

I just want to underscore what is in many ways the most interesting part of this story: Whelan is coached by John Aris, son of Bill, coach of Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Percy Cerutty is smiling from the beyond.

It looks like Runner's World fixed the article. I could have sworn that when I first read it a couple of days ago it incorrectly stated that he was coached by Chris Fox. I am currently reading the Marc Bloom book about FM and the Arrises.

When I read the story last week, it had corrected to say John Aris, but still had a reference to Fox (just the last name) in the last couple paragraphs. That was among a litany of typos in the article. I left a comment on the article about how I enjoyed it, but that it was sorely in need of some editing. I specifically referenced the mention of the name Fox, which confused me. Now comments are closed, but the article is fixed.

All this to say, I am glad that leaving comments about articles needing editing can lead to action.

I remember being impressed with this 2:17:02 solo run on Austin's gnarly course:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od0a4PAbwl0

He looked completely unfazed on the final hills. Great stride. Could be a dark horse in Atlanta.

He ran (1st place) Rochester Marathon this morning as a workout in his buildup for NYC. Uphill course.

And just 4 weeks after he ran the Mexico City Marathon. He does a lot of marathons.

keepgoing wrote:

And just 4 weeks after he ran the Mexico City Marathon. He does a lot of marathons.

American Kawauchi?

02/17/2019

Austin (TX)

2:17:03.7

second place was 2:20:21.0

$3000

04/28/19

Silo District (Waco, TX)

2:25:47

second place was 2:28:09

no money?

05/26/19

Buffalo (NY)

2:22:04

second place 2:31:11

$1000

06/22/19

Grandma's (Duluth, MN)

2:13:39, 4th place [PR. Previous PR 2:16:28 from 2018 Grandma's]

$4000

08/25/19

Mexico City (Mex)

2:29:47, 9th place

09/22/19

Rochester (NY)

2:28:09

second place was 2:38:39

$500

11/1/19

New York City

Interesting. The Silo District had big money, and maybe some controversy, in 2018. I can't find info on 2019, though.

https://www.letsrun.com/news/2018/05/big-prize-money-big-charity-donation-no-drug-testing-whats-chip-gaines-silo-district-marathon/

Allegedly, the Buffalo Marathon stiffed Whelan on prize money. Did a little bait and switch by handing out a different amount than advertised after-the-fact

Where's the money wrote:

Allegedly, the Buffalo Marathon stiffed Whelan on prize money. Did a little bait and switch by handing out a different amount than advertised after-the-fact

pretty harsh treatment from his HOMETOWN!

He had me at Austin Marathon.

I'm a fan.

Here's the last three laps of the 1964 Olympic 5000m. Just about as exciting a finish as the 10000m with Mills, but rarely mentioned. There was also a great field with a multi-time wr holders Ron Clarke, Michel Jazy, and a young Kip Keino, plus Schul in an incredible comeback against Jazy, who sprinted way ahead to the 4800m mark, and Dellinger coming back from nowhere after sprinting up for the lead with a lap to go. Dellinger does have some pipes on him for a distance runner from the lumber job. Clarke is physically bigger than the others, yet a many-time wr holder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1zYmckCaO8

This cat just won the Hudson Mohawk River Marathon in 2:18:24 as a tune up for NY.

02/17/2019

Austin (TX)

2:17:03.7

second place was 2:20:21.0

$3000

04/28/19

Silo District (Waco, TX)

2:25:47

second place was 2:28:09

no money?

05/26/19

Buffalo (NY)

2:22:04

second place 2:31:11

$1000

06/22/19

Grandma's (Duluth, MN)

2:13:39, 4th place [PR. Previous PR 2:16:28 from 2018 Grandma's]

$4000

08/25/19

Mexico City (Mex)

2:29:47, 9th place

09/22/19

Rochester (NY)

2:28:09

second place was 2:38:39

$500

10/13/19

Mohawk Hudson River (Albany, NY)

2:18:24

second place was 2:24:40

$1500

11/3**/19

New York City

or American Steve Jones?