Comments on: How to Finish a Marathon – 1968 Olympics in Mexico City http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/ Success in Track & Field ... and Life Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Running the race « a life review http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-175731 Running the race « a life review Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:24:09 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-175731 [...] just recently heard the story of Tanzanian Olympic marathon running John Stephen Ahkwari.  While competing in the 1968 marathon he fell early in the race and was injured, ending any hopes [...] [...] just recently heard the story of Tanzanian Olympic marathon running John Stephen Ahkwari.  While competing in the 1968 marathon he fell early in the race and was injured, ending any hopes [...]

]]> By: Jimson Lee http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-159816 Jimson Lee Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:59:59 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-159816 @Arnulfo, yes, you are right, if you search YouTube, you can find the orignal film and footage. @Arnulfo, yes, you are right, if you search YouTube, you can find the orignal film and footage.

]]> By: Arnulfo http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-159812 Arnulfo Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:45:56 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-159812 Jimson. It is an excellent idea to remember this case, but the Film Director was not Bud Greenspan. It was the mexican Alberto Isaac. This video comes from the original movie, named "Olimpiada en Mexico". After its exhibtion, the movie was loosed and Filmoteca Nacional (an institution from Mexico) looked for the original negatives to make a restoration (I am not sure about the word in English). It was necessary 1 million dollars to get it again. This work was finished between 2005 and 2006. Thanks Jimson. It is an excellent idea to remember this case, but the Film Director was not Bud Greenspan. It was the mexican Alberto Isaac. This video comes from the original movie, named “Olimpiada en Mexico”. After its exhibtion, the movie was loosed and Filmoteca Nacional (an institution from Mexico) looked for the original negatives to make a restoration (I am not sure about the word in English). It was necessary 1 million dollars to get it again. This work was finished between 2005 and 2006.
Thanks

]]> By: Jimson Lee http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-139058 Jimson Lee Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:10:00 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-139058 @Ben, you are absolutely correct. Wolde deserves credit for winning the Gold. @Ben, you are absolutely correct. Wolde deserves credit for winning the Gold.

]]> By: Ben http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-139050 Ben Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:39:30 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-139050 The real hero of hearts is Ahkwari. But the real hero of logic is: Mamo Wolde http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamo_Wolde The real hero of hearts is Ahkwari.
But the real hero of logic is: Mamo Wolde
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamo_Wolde

]]> By: 10k Training http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-135336 10k Training Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:42:34 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-135336 "Pushing yourself to another level, beyond what you thought was posible". "When you want to give in, success is just around the corner". These are the words my father told me when I was a little boy. I take it with me to this day. RIP Dad. “Pushing yourself to another level, beyond what you thought was posible”.

“When you want to give in, success is just around the corner”.

These are the words my father told me when I was a little boy. I take it with me to this day.

RIP Dad.

]]> By: Twitter Tweets about Mexico City as of February 1, 2010 | Travel Mexico http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-71482 Twitter Tweets about Mexico City as of February 1, 2010 | Travel Mexico Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:11:50 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-71482 [...] to Mexico City next month? 2010-02-01 02:18:44 · Reply · View michellekrusiec: http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/ A revelatory moment. Thanks Dan Kwong. 2010-02-01 02:18:09 · Reply · View [...] [...] to Mexico City next month? 2010-02-01 02:18:44 · Reply · View michellekrusiec: http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/ A revelatory moment. Thanks Dan Kwong. 2010-02-01 02:18:09 · Reply · View [...]

]]> By: 10K Training http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-40874 10K Training Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:16:11 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-40874 Ohh, that runner was great. But what was actual reason he completed race where there was no hope for winning anything? Ohh, that runner was great. But what was actual reason he completed race where there was no hope for winning anything?

]]> By: Getting started Monday! - Page 35 - Transformation Forum http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-33513 Getting started Monday! - Page 35 - Transformation Forum Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:42:33 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-33513 [...] the finish line, but I will go ahead and finish" I looked it up online - here is the story http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/ Tammy- I was so happy to log on and see you!!! I have missed you! No one can blame you for wanting [...] [...] the finish line, but I will go ahead and finish" I looked it up online – here is the story http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/ Tammy- I was so happy to log on and see you!!! I have missed you! No one can blame you for wanting [...]

]]> By: Ten Days Without Food: Notes from a Fast « sum.ology http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-21559 Ten Days Without Food: Notes from a Fast « sum.ology Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:54:47 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2007/07/15/how-to-finish-a-marathon-1968-olympics-in-mexico-city/#comment-21559 [...] In many ways, this cleanse is like a marathon.  You know from the outset where the finish line is.  Ten days and 26.2 miles is a long way from square one.  Mentally, you know the only way to reach the end is to take the next step–you can’t just jump there.  This is both disconcerting and comforting.  On day 2, one step doesn’t seem to make up much ground.  Somehow, the steps start to add up and you find yourself at day 8.  The next step brings you much closer to the goal. [...] [...] In many ways, this cleanse is like a marathon.  You know from the outset where the finish line is.  Ten days and 26.2 miles is a long way from square one.  Mentally, you know the only way to reach the end is to take the next step–you can’t just jump there.  This is both disconcerting and comforting.  On day 2, one step doesn’t seem to make up much ground.  Somehow, the steps start to add up and you find yourself at day 8.  The next step brings you much closer to the goal. [...]

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