And I've received some more neat items on previous posts.
1. Our great friend from Canada (a Yank up North, as it were) George Brose helped us pin down a little more on the Willie Nelson running thing. While it isn't rock hard confirmation, it gives credibility to the authenticity of that photo!
2. Also from George's blog Once Upon a Time in the Vest comes this great look back at the 50th anniversary of Bob Schul's 5000M Olympic Victory. That's the same race that Bill Dellinger leaned just enough to get the bronze in his 3rd Olympics.David, I connected with a friend in Austin to ask about Willie Nelson's road racing days.This came back.Well, I never actually saw Willie in a race, but I have heard that he has participated in some races or fun runs, and he has been spotted on the Austin Hike & Bike trail in running togs. But that was years ago. Do you want me to research it for you? A former law partner of mine has represented Willie off and on for years. I could check with him. But I can tell you with some confidence that he has done some running in his day.
George
Bob Schul heavily influenced teammate and good friend Tom Rapp. Tom in turn has been continuing the coaching techniques of Bob Schul quite successfully in Ohio. Tom is married to former Nittany Lion star Mary (Rawe) Rapp. Quite a pedigree there!
3. After several weeks with my Best Running Shoe Ever Made, I can report that I am quite pleased with them. They really do give me the impression of those great shoes from 1980, despite the many years and pounds since then. And they have provided me with about a 6% increase in running efficiency, as measured by stride length and heart rate.*
And apparently others have a hankering for those old beauties too. Nike has announced a new-fangled version of them to be introduced soon.
4. Tim Johnson continues to write 3000% better than I do. Here's his article on a recent local cross country race in Central Pennsylvania.
5. Bear stories (like mine!) are always welcome at the blog with it all. Especially when they also involve golf.
*Not scientific, but anecdotal evidence.
Did Willie receive a medal for finishing?
ReplyDeleteMy good friend , Bill Schnier , who coached Tom Rapp in high school at Trotwood Madison, near Dayton, and then coached U. of Cincinnati for over 30 years mentioned that Tom was going to the anniversary with him and a couple of others.
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I lived in Louisiana in early 80s and traveled throughout the south and southwest including all over Texas. I was also a C&W and bluegrass music fan. I ran competitively for two years. I recall a race that Willie was also in. I am pretty sure he also sponsored a race that he ran which included a concert by him and a big BBQ...some dinky town.
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