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Great Article, from Russ Sears

November 4, 2010 |

Here is a story about a marathon cheater who was my contemporary.

Eddy stole money from my training partner and coach, Steve Wilson. I finished second to Eddy at Twin Cities in 2001. Then in 2002, Eddy effectively ended my career at Twin Cities as I choose it for my Master's (over 40) debut. Eddy ran 2:12. He took us out so fast the first 10k (30 min and change) I died and I ran a 2:42. With a time like that I never got invited to another big marathon, and could not string together the confidence and strength to train consistently thereafter to tag a much better one. My friend had trained with Eddy some in Florida, and I had meet Eddy at some races. He was a fun guy to hang around after the race. But even before the doping, his quirks hinted he had some demons.


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