Hello runners:
It’s been a while, but a lot has been happening, so hopefully with this post I am back on the writing motivation.
Let’s return to London for the Elite runners Press conference. Sometimes it is better just to observe the athletes.
Truth be told, I was overwhelmed by the talent assembled, so I simply took pictures of the athletes themselves , but none with me.
I think Geoffrey Mutai ( who was visiting his teammates in London , after flying over from Boston) is looking at me and thinking, “I know this guy” .. it is because I was wearing the iRun t-shirt and had presented him with an iRUn hat last year in NYC.
Geoffrey Mutai, Emmanuel Mutai (came 7th in London) Patrick Makau (DNF),Vincent Kipruto Abel Kirui, Martin Lel (2nd after as sprint at the finish line with Tsegaye Kebede from Ethiopia), Wilson Kipsang- the winner, Vincent Kipruto
Mary Kaitenay, Florence Kiplagat, Edna Kiplagat, Priscah Jeptoo, Lucy Kabuu
My main focus for London was to represent the Canada Running Series Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. I had some very pleasant and fun assistance from Jade and Danielle.
Fariju Singh the 101 year old Marathoner visited our booth. He ran 8:25 last year in Toronto setting a new age group world record and this year at 101 ran 7:49 –amazing.
My next post will be from the photobooth at the finish line.WOW
