For forty years, Herm Atkins has held the distinction of being the fastest native-born black American at the marathon distance. 2:11:52. But that’s not why he is an Original Gangster. We were at Bloomsday, visiting our friend OG Don Kardong. The field was scary loaded. I asked Herm how he felt he’d do. Have to … Continue reading Original Gangsters Of Running (Herm Atkins)