Heroes of Running
Most non-elite runners know the major players of running. There are many elite runners I look up to but two of my favorites are Meb Keflezighi, Olympian, NYC and Boston Marathon winner and Deena Kastor, Olympian, U.S. record holder for numerous races at varying distances. I love watching the televised races they are in because no matter where they finish, they give their all and are a constant source of inspiration. There are many others in the running community I admire for their sportsmanship, accomplishments, drive, willingness to give back to other runners, and for their general attitude of no runner left behind. But for me the true heroes of running are those that support the average runner. The ones that support and encourage those of us who are up at 5am to run. Those who sacrifice weekends for races. Who rub sore legs and deformed feet. Who listen to hours of running chatter, stats, the newest research. Those that tolerate the bedroom that looks like a running st...