Archive For October 8, 2017

I Sing A Song To Buddy Edelen

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I Sing A Song To Buddy Edelen

I was watching the 2017 Chicago Marathon on television. Thinking this sport has come a long way. Thinking how much I loved the old days. Thinking how much I loved the old stories. – JDW The Marathon Man A former marathoner sings the praises of a book on distance runner Buddy Edelen By Kenny Moore for…

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Couch Potato Coverage of 1986 Chicago Marathon

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Couch Potato Coverage of 1986 Chicago Marathon

October 26.  I missed the start of America’s Marathon, the one every runner calls Chicago.  In fact, I missed the first nine miles.You see, I live on the West Coast and the marathon was being televised “same-day tape coverage.” And I thought I’d cover the race from the comfort of my living room.  But America’s…

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