WSJ article about the great Ted Corbitt

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As a contrast to people who just claim to do amazing feats of distance running.

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/free-expression/wheres-ted-corbitt-when-you-need-him-1fa8a53d?st=z4X7d8&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

" Where’s Ted Corbitt When You Need Him? Supposed champion ultramarathoner Jason Arday doesn’t hold a candle to Corbitt, who was the real deal—and not only as a runner."

For the younger runners, if you don’t know about this person who did so much for the sport, as well as being a top runners, well, here’s your chance.

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The article doesn’t mention that Corbitt is widely believed to have coined the word “ultramarathon” for any/all races longer than 26.2 miles. Athletic Milestones | Corbitt Athletic Milestones by TCA (See milestone #41)

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