Meb Keflezighi
Meb Keflezighi
Mebrahtom "Meb" Keflezighiis an Eritrean-born American long distance runner. He is the 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the marathon and finished in fourth place in the 2012 Summer Olympics. He won the 2009 New York City Marathon on November 1, 2009, and the 2014 Boston Marathon on April 21, 2014, becoming the first American man to win each race since 1982 and 1983, respectively. Keflezighi is a graduate of UCLA where he won four NCAA championships competing for the UCLA...
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth5 May 1975
running
I run in Central Park, I love that place. That's the beauty of running, I had my jacket, my tight and my gloves - my gloves never leave my backpack. Just in case.
running important small-things
Do the small things. If you are running a 10-12 minute mile take a mile off your plan for the day and use the 6 minutes before and after to stretch. A lot of the times we all want to go go go but it's important to stretch the calves and the hamstrings and nutritionally you know?
running strong motivation
Every runner has a specific motivation and inspiration for running a marathon. This year, all 36,000 of us will 'run together' to demonstrate the spirit of the marathon. We will still have our individual motivations, but we will be unified under the Boston Strong umbrella.
running dream expectations
Most of us have enough areas in our lives where we have to meet others' expectations. Let your running be about your own hopes and dreams.
running lines pace
Once you've committed yourself to something, pace yourself to the finish line.
running mean winning
But I also realize that winning doesn't always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.
running dream giving-up
Like the marathon, life can sometimes be difficult, challenging and present obstacles, however if you believe in your dreams and never ever give up, things will turn out for the best.
best point runner
The whole point is to be the best runner in the world.
happen legitimate
Why can't it happen now? It's not just a shot. I have a legitimate shot.
boston great high marathon motto recognized run
The Boston Marathon is internationally recognized and has a great tradition, and I know there will be high expectations for me. I always run to win. It's the motto that I live by.
exciting guys run
It's exciting to see a lot of American guys run well.
athens compare course people smooth
A lot of people compare Athens and Boston. Athens was very smooth for me. It's a challenging course and I like challenges.
He said, 'You've just got to be smart. Be patient. 'And when you make a move, make it count.
call cell gave needed number phone
He gave me his cell phone number and told me to call if I needed anything.