Marc Bloom Running

Runner's World Senior Contributor and award-winning NY Times writer Marc Bloom is one of the nation's foremost authorities on running, fitness and youth sports. Author of the new "God on the Starting Line" and other books, Marc was formerly editor-in-chief of "The Runner" and is long-time publisher of "The Harrier" high school cross-country and distance running magazine.  Order Marc Bloom Books Now!

 

"ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOL TRACK"

Original Praise for "Me and Julio."

"Me and Julio Down By the School Track" is the best track piece ever written. I ran for Jackson in the '50s. Bloom's article captured four years of my youth. I haven't stopped running since." --Dr. Gustave L. Davis, Bridgeport, CT

"I have read sports articles for years and seldom has anyone duplicated Bloom's effort. It was a moving, generous and exciting piece." --William Sample, New Paltz, NY

"Bloom let me sit in the stands with him on that memorable day in 1966. For those like myself who weren't there, I somehow felt that I was." --Harry Morales, New York, NY

"Marc Bloom's article was unique in its understanding of the aura that was the Armory and in its insight into the two teams and their members." --Gilbert L. Phillips, Irving, TX

"Marc Bloom's piece was on the right track. I could relate to what each runner was feeling as, I, too, have had those feelings. My heart is still on the track." --Gary Fanelli, Philadelphia, PA

Me and Julio Down By The School Track Excerpt

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