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Saturday, November 3, 2007 12:00 AM

How Oprah ruined the marathon

America's competitive spirit has been wrecked by feel-good amateurs like Oprah whose only goal is to stagger across the finish line.
By Edward McClelland

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  • Saturday, November 3, 2007 05:41 PM

    Americans are slowing down?

    I've run so many marathons I've lost count, and completed 10 100-mile races, so maybe I know something about running in America. I am delighted that so many people are running marathons, even if they have to walk all the way. Yes, Americans don't run as fast as they used to. I too have slowed down. It's called age.

    The top American runners are not as hungry to win as the Kenyans. There's minimal financial incentive and little prestige. Mr. McCelland should lighten up because he's part of the problem by his attitude.

    —ultra2bob Read ultra2bob's other letters

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