Meb Keflezighi wins U.S. Olympic trial marathon with a personal best of 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 8 seconds. Meb Keflezighi, 36, the 2004 Olympic marathon silver medalist who set a personal record in the event with a sixth-place finish in the New York City Marathon just 69 days ago, did it again Saturday. The Eritrea-born Keflezighi held off favored Ryan Hall by 22 seconds to win the race amid cool, clear, basically perfect marathon weather.
Olympic champion's connection to San Antonio: Keflezighi has a unique connection to San Antonio. In Meb’s book, Run to Overcome , he speaks of his mentors for life, the Van Camps. His relationship with renowned cardiologist, Dr. Steven Van Camp, and his wife, Gail, ultimately led to building a lifelong relationship with Dr. Bill Squires of Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas. Meb spoke of many days and nights sitting at the Van Camp’s dining room table talking with Dr. Squires about the science of running. Meb spoke with an unbridled enthusiasm about his relationship with Dr. Squires. His respect for Dr. Squires made Meb sit up and listen. Meb may not have understood the science of running, but he knew that what Dr. Squires shared about exercise science would help him train for success. One thing you notice when speaking with Meb is the respect he has for those that have befriended him over the years. Meb remembers fondly one thing in particular that Dr. Squires always said - "Run to win," 1 Corinthians 9:24.
Don't you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 1 Corinthians 9:24
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