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Overview: Gary Cohen is an enthusiast for the sport of running. This enthusiasm has branched out to include magazine/essay writing, interviews, coaching and public speaking. In addition, Gary also leads trail runs in Central Florida and announces track meets.

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This Week in Running
Dec 1, 1956 – Alain Mimoun wins Melbourne, Australia Olympic Marathon
Dec 1, 1974 – Jacqueline Hansen wins Culver City Marathon in World Record 2:43:54.5
Dec 2, 1973 – Miki Gorman wins Culver City Marathon in World Record 2:46:36
Dec 3, 1967 – Derek Clayton runs World Record marathon 2:09:36.4
Dec 4, 1977 – Bill Rodgers wins Fukuoka Marathon in 2:10:55 a month after NYC win
Dec 5, 1971 – Frank Shorter wins first of four consecutive Fukuoka Marathons in 2:12:50
Dec 5, 1971 – Cheryl Bridges wins Culver City Marathon in World Record 2:49:40
Dec 6, 1981 – Rob de Castella wins Fukuoka Marathon in World Record 2:08:18
Dec 10, 1994 – 1996 Olympian Keith Brantly wins Citrus Bowl Half Marathon in 1:03:02
Dec 13, 1981 – 1972 Olympian Jon Anderson wins Honolulu Marathon in 2:16:54
Dec 13, 1981 – Patti Lyons wins her 4th straight Honolulu Marathon in 2:33:24
Dec 14, 1975 – Jacqueline Hansen wins Honolulu Marathon in 2:49:24
Dec 15, 1979 – Ken Misner wins back-to-back Tangerine Bowl Half Marathon in 1:03:46
This Week's Birthdays
Dec 1, 1943 – Kenny Moore – 1968/72 Olympian in marathon. 1972 4th place
Dec 2, 1933 – Mike Larrabee – 1964 Olympic Gold Medals in 400m and 4x400m relay
Dec 3, 1950 – Alberto Juantorena; 1976 Olympic Gold Medals at 400m and 800m
Dec 4, 1963 – Sergei Bubka; 1st 20-ft pole vault; 35 World Records; 1988 Olympic Gold
Dec 6, 1919 – Quentin Brelsford, 1946 NCAA Cross Country Champ (RIP 10/12/2018)
Dec 9, 1933 – Milt Campbell, 1956 Olympic Decathlon Gold medalist
Dec 12, 1936 – Romania’s Iolanda Balas, 1960 Olympic Gold medalist in high jump
Dec 12, 1974 – Bernard Lagat, 13 Olympic/World Champs medals with five Golds
Dec 14, 1920 – Fred Wilt, 1941 NCAA Cross Country champ, 1950 Sullivan Award winner
Dec 15, 1993 – Marvin Bracy, Silver Medals- 2014 World Indoor 60m; 2022 Olympic 100m, 4x100m
Trail Runs:  Wekiva State Park has great trails to enjoy whether you live in central Florida or are looking for a scenic trail run while you visit. Here is more information about upcoming group runs:
Thur, Dec 1, 7:00 a.m. - 5 miles. Sat, Dec 3, 7:00 a.m. - 6-8 miles. Mon, Dec 5, 7:00 a.m. - 5 miles. Tue, Dec 6, 7:00 a.m. - 4 miles; Wed, Dec 7, 7:00 a.m. - 5 miles.