Post by kevinspradlin on Jan 11, 2008 21:00:33 GMT -5
I'm too young to write about what happened that prevented Americans from rising to the top of world distance running. But for a clear sign that we're not headed to the top any time soon, check out www.rrca.org.
There, an online polls asks for "goals for 2008." Running a personal best ranks just 4th right now after 641 votes - behind improve/maintain fitness, run first marathon and start running.
Coincidence? I think not. I think our attitude of "everybody's a winner" has gone a long way and played a major role in thinking we don't need push our bodies to the limit to achieve success (i.e., expanded age group categories).
I'm guilty of it, too, and certainly not pointing any fingers. Talent, of course, has something to do with it (which I do not have). Still, finding people with the fire and passion to excel ... generally leaves a lot to be desired.
There, an online polls asks for "goals for 2008." Running a personal best ranks just 4th right now after 641 votes - behind improve/maintain fitness, run first marathon and start running.
Coincidence? I think not. I think our attitude of "everybody's a winner" has gone a long way and played a major role in thinking we don't need push our bodies to the limit to achieve success (i.e., expanded age group categories).
I'm guilty of it, too, and certainly not pointing any fingers. Talent, of course, has something to do with it (which I do not have). Still, finding people with the fire and passion to excel ... generally leaves a lot to be desired.