Jimmy the Streak

Article Abstract:

Jimmy Behr has run at least five miles every day for 20 years. Behr's phenomenal perseverance record has included 20 New York City Marathons and even bouts with illness and injury. Behr's running has been the one consistent element his family and friends could count on.

Behavior, Behr, Jimmy

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It runs in the family

Article Abstract:

Jim Ryun, former world recorder holder in the mile, did not encourage his children to run, but one son won the state championship in the mile while in high school. The families of runners Kim Jones, Alberto Salazar, Doug Brown, and Steve Jones are profiled.

Analysis, Family, Family recreation, Salazar, Alberto, Jones, Steve, Ryun, Jim, Jones, Kim, Brown, Doug

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"There is nowhere to turn." (suicide victim Barry Brown)

Article Abstract:

The 48-year-old Brown was a world class runner for 25 years and had a lifestyle most people would envy when a string of physical and financial setbacks caused his world to crash down around him. On Dec 14, 1992, he killed himself by inhaling car exhaust.

Suicide, Biography, Suicide victims, Brown, Barry

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