The 1600 know one cares about. The 1500 does not attract attention. It's
the mile that people can relate to.
malmo
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Phil Weishaar
> Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 12:41 PM
> To: Randy Treadway
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: t-and-f: list makeup (was Webb could be the one)
>
>
> At 07:32 AM 06/23/2001 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> >> We've always had our sprinters, but we need an
> American distance
> >>runner
> >>out there if we want to get Joe Public's attention. Just
> look at the make up
> >>of this list. There is probably more written about
> distance running than any
> >>other event.
>
> I have been involved in track and field for 40 years. I
> have seen first hand how the public and the media reacts to a
> potential top miler during the 60's with Jim Ryun. It
> started when he was a sophomore. I have always wondered why?
> What is it about the 1500/mile that captures the media's
> attention and thus the average citizen. It isn't any more
> exciting than any other race. In most big championships it
> is slow tactical race that really doesn't end up very close.
> Any ideas?
> I'm sure gh is hoping Mr. Webb blooms, as it surely will
> mean increased subscribers. Probably no other event could
> produce that effect.
> phil weishaar
> chapman kansas
>
>
