so in that case, can texas take credit for producing the hausers, lunn the younger,
and mr. culpepper because they all (essentially) grew up and went to high school
there, even though they went away to college (and post-collegiate training) in more
mild climes? is the upbringing in the harsh climate what did it for both pre and them
or was it the move to more moderate environs, in both attitude and climate, or both?
haven't lived long or large, myself . . . and am no tougher for enduring summer
training in s.e. or w. texas . . . but am obviously quite able to be drawn into any
never-ending discussion! (^;
--- "malmo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>Please don't confuse Pre's hometown of Coos Bay with Eugene, Portland or
>Bend. Coos Bay is a harsh place, both in climate and attitude. Has been and
>always will be that way. Those other towns are for micro-brew sipping
>girly-men.
>
>Coos Bay = "Whaazzzzz-upppppp?"
>Eugene, Portland, Bend = "How are you doooinnnnng?"
>
>malmo,
>
>Who lived in Oregon twice as long and twice as large as the honorable, right
>gentleman Mr. Bray.
>
>
> The point of all this history is that
>> Oregon is
>> not all that harsh of a place. I know, I lived there for 10 years. You
>> have to look for some other reason for Prefontaine's success.
>>
>> Kurt Bray
>>
>> PS. A question: Speaking of producing distance talent, which state has
>> turned out more Kinney/Footlocker champions than any other. I
>> don't have a
>> list in front of me, but I believe the answer is...(drumroll)..California!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
==
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