3:59.4 on this day

[kuha]

Today, of course, is the 52nd anniversary of Sir Roger's Iffley Road Mile. Pacing or no, it remains the single most-remembered track performance by the general public (by far)...

[bekeselassie]

A moment of silence please . . .

[bekeselassie]

[bekeselassie]

Thank you. Carry on.

[kuha]

I presume that lasted for just a tick less than four minutes...

[bekeselassie]

Not in my world, buddy. Things happen differently in my head.

[tandfman]

Things happen differently in my head.

We've noticed. :-)

[bekeselassie]

We've noticed. :-)

Shhhhhh. Don't tell the others.

[marknhj]

I competed at Iffley Road once; you can "sense" the history of the place when you're there.

[SQUACKEE]

I competed at Iffley Road once; you can "sense" the history of the place when you're there.

Wow, thats cool. To be in a place were an important moment in history occured has gotta be inspirational.

I often return to the Motel six where i spent my wedding nite.

[EPelle]

Do they "leave the light on for you"?

[SQUACKEE]

Do they "leave the light on for you"?

They dim them for everyones sake.

[EPelle]

I suppose so, and can see why:


But Squackee, this is just going to the limit here... plead for some heat at least!

[kuha]

I'm so pleased that we've given Mr. Bannister the respect he deserves... Yeech! :?: :!:

[bekeselassie]

Who?