Celebrity - The MenThe Penguin… John Bingham, nicknamed The Penguin for his slower pace Hal Higdon…Runners World senior writer and avid marathon runner. He has written many books on running, including training guides such as “Marathon – The Ultimate Training and Racing Guide” and “Run Fast.” Jeff Galloway… a US Olympian in 1972, author of running books, and Runners World columnist, Jeff has also run 116+ marathons, and developed a marathon training program for the rest of us… search his name online to find out more. Steve Prefontaine… Wow, Steve caused a stir in the 70’s, especially in his home state of Oregon. He rose quickly through high school and college rankings to international acclaim. His talent, discipline and “star quality” drew the attention of many. He was part of the 1972 Olympics team, but he died tragically, shortly after the Olympics in a car crash (1975), at the age of 24. In the movie “Pre,” he is shown training with Bill Bowerman, running in a Nike prototype, before Nike was Nike, and he rips off the Nike swoosh logo and calls it “needless wind resistance.” Check it out: “Pre” starring Jared Leto. Also “Without Limits” with Billy Crudup. Alberto Salazar… a celebrated runner who ran the NYC Marathon in 1980 for the first time, breaking the record for the fastest marathon debut. He won 3 NYC marathons, and also the world famous Comrades Marathon (a 53 mile race in South Africa). (Learn more about him at the National Distance Running Hall of Fame; www.distancerunning.com) Frank Shorter… 1972 Olympic marathoner, won gold. In 1976, he won silver in the marathon event. (Learn more about him at the National Distance Running Hall of Fame; www.distancerunning.com) Pheidippides… the original ‘marathoner.’ He was the runner-messenger that established the “marathon.” See “Marathon” in this guide. |