In a message dated 10/12/00 7:18:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I have also seen it in one or two sub 4:00 type miles - usually someone who
> was near the front and faded down the stretch while trying desperately to
> hang on. I have seen it in open and masters runners running between 4:15
> and 4:30. And I have seen it in high school perhaps more than any other
> time, although I have watched a lot more high school miles than any other
> kind.
>
> If it is indeed more common in high school, does that suggest anything
about
> its cause?
>
> - Ed Parrot
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It would generally indicate a mental lapse more than a physical lapse. She
may not have any more control of a mental breakdown than a physical
breakdown. I don't fault her for that, what I do have a problem with is the
search for an excuse. She will do her image more harm with these litany of
supposed reasons. If it was me, I would simply state "I honestly fight with
all I have, there comes a point when I am mentally done and my body fails."
Mike Platt
