WHO WOULD WIN THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR RUNNING?
‘The people who go out knowing they will take 6+ hours to run a marathon. That’s dedication.’
– A McHanks
‘Sophie Power. Such an incredible achievement at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and the image of her expressing milk midrace was just so powerful.’
– Criddy Boon
‘Emil Zátopek – three golds at the 1952 Olympics, in the 5000m, 10,000m and marathon. Oh, and he gave one gold to Ron Clarke, who beat a number of his records.’
– Rob Cooke
‘Meb [Keflezighi, winner of 2009 NYC Marathon] – he’s the complete package.’ – Petrina Milligan LeBlanc
‘Paul Sinton-Hewitt, founder of parkrun.’ – Vicki Lewis
‘Pheidippides
[the Ancient Greek messenger who started all this marathon-running business in the first place].’
– Tony Macefield
‘Anyone who gets off their arse, puts on a pair of trainers and hits the tarmac or the trail.’
– Terry Hunter
‘Joss Naylor [legendary fell runner]. No contest.’ – Leslie Taylor
‘Sir Roger Bannister.’ – Gary Hall
‘Fiona Oakes [record-breaking marathon runner] – saw a documentary on her and I think she’s an inspiration.’ – Desra Barrett
‘To all those who have completed the couchto-5K. Big shout-out to all of them!’
– Ca Ro
‘Eliud Kipchoge. The Nobel Prize is about taking the human race forward. What runner has done that more than this man?’
– Tim O’Sullivan