[aslyfox]

I did not know that! I thought that was something that only came later. Because my wife runs marathons and ultra marathons, I often watch events like that on TV and it's interesting to see how the pace runners (rabbits) do their job.

from the Washington Post article I linked to:

" A lull in the wind finally convinced him. At 6-foot-1 and 158 pounds, Dr. Bannister was taller than the pacesetters he relied on. After a false start by Brasher, he was keyed up but fresh from five days of rest. His damp, thin hair flopping, he strode impatiently at Brasher’s heels and shouted, “Faster!”

When Chataway took over pacesetting shortly after the half-mile, Dr. Bannister, his arms carried high but his stride relaxed, fluidly accelerated with him. They whipped through the three-quarters-mile mark in 3:00.7, raising a clamor from the crowd, bundled in long dark overcoats in contrast to the runners’ light singlets and shorts.

Dr. Bannister left Chataway behind with 300 yards to go, unleashed his mystic reservoir of strength at the final turn and drove himself the last 50 yards as pain tightened its grip. Breasting the tape with his head tipped back and Adam’s apple protruding, he collapsed, unable to stand for at least two minutes.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/roger-bannister-the-first-pe...=.c73257f490a2

________________

I am not a runner of any sort

I once worked for a County Attorney once who was a marathoner A police officer who didn't like me asked me publically

are we ever going to see you running like Pete

I replied

If you see me running, please arrest the guy chasing me

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[MarkJerling]

I replied

If you see me running, please arrest the guy chasing me

I like it!

I always say I only run to the toilet and from lions.

[bertwert]

Bob, your post reminded me of something a friend shared on Facebook this morning...

[MarkJerling]

Bob, your post reminded me of something a friend shared on Facebook this morning...

Hahahaha.

[robtcorl]

Bob, your post reminded me of something a friend shared on Facebook this morning...

Where do gals put them?

Don't answer!

[aslyfox]

Bob, your post reminded me of something a friend shared on Facebook this morning...

do not try this at home

damage will occur

hint: the tool pictured are not pliers, it is meant to expand the object on it, not grip or squeeze

the system is designed to be a more gentle method of obtaining the goal than the older quicker method

[Racer X 69]

Where do gals put them?

Don't answer!

On their cheating boyfriends.

[Racer X 69]

Speaking of cheating.

In auto racing there is cheatin’ and there is cheating.

Cheatin’ is what competitors do when bending the rules.

Cheating is what it is called when they get caught.

[aslyfox]

Speaking of cheating.

In auto racing there is cheatin’ and there is cheating.

Cheatin’ is what competitors do when bending the rules.

Cheating is what it is called when they get caught.

but what is it when you do it

( if you ever do it )

for example, playing high school football

as an offensive line man I wouldn't hold an opponent that would be a penalty

they would always hold me whenever I was playing defense line however

[ I might have " hindered " them once or twice though ]

[Racer X 69]

Stoopit iPod won’t let me delete the second post.

[aslyfox]

change in topic

what post of yours has gained the most likes

is it a photo

or

a comment

currently my best " liked " post ( 14 now ) is a comment, not a photo

a comment to a poll

If Pentax disappears, what would it be for you? - Page 5 - PentaxForums.com

[Racer X 69]

Bacon.

[aslyfox]

Bacon.

is that your best liked post ?

or evidence of a one track mind ?

[robtcorl]

what post of yours has gained the most likes

no clue, and to be honest, don't care.

[robtcorl]

Hey Bert, how's the tooth doing?