Comments on: I was Eleven.

By: Zero to Boston - The Wall

Zero to Boston - The Wall — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:56:18 +0000

[...] Over the past seventeen days, I’ve written a Socratic dialogue starring Obama, Hillary, and McCain, presented a Studio 54 marathon medal only an undertaker would love, and extolled the virtues of Cadbury Crème Eggs. I wasn’t ashamed to say that Bambi scared me out of my skin, and I didn’t realize just how many people had heard of the Duel in the Sun but hadn’t ever seen it. [...]

By: dean.schuster

dean.schuster — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:16:38 +0000

You and me, Reid.

“Duel in the Sun II – This time… It’s Personal.”

- D

By: Reid

Reid — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:48:52 +0000

I’ve heard about this race I don’t know how many times, but I’ve never actually seen the footage. What a great race! We’re gonna be there in less than a week! What an inspiration!

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:57:03 +0000

Perhaps Marlene has given me an idea for a post. In the grind of daily postings (why did I come up with THAT idea), this can be most welcome…

- Dean

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:24:00 +0000

I’ve watched this video over five times since I found it. It’s that compelling for me.

These guys busted a 5:02/mile pace UP Heartbreak Hill.

- D

By: Boss Frog

Boss Frog — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:22:07 +0000

That is a great video! Too bad they missed the part where Salazar actually passes Beardsley.

The race has changed a lot since 1982 – those guys were still just running for the glory of winning. Prize money wasn’t awarded at Boston until ‘86. In ‘82 about 7,500 people ran Boston, you’ll be toeing the line with about 25K other runners.

As you make those final few turns, you can imagine you are chasing down Salazar. (and this time the underdog would win)

By: Marlene

Marlene — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:01:10 +0000

http://marleneontherun.blogspot.com/2008/04/ive-been-tagged.html

By: Doc Ott

Doc Ott — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:50:04 +0000

Chills. Very much so.

I have never seen the footage of the race but have read about it. Thanks for finding this for us!