Long Distance Running Hall of Fame Nominees

The National Long Distance Running Hall of Fame in Utica has announced their list of nominees for 2001 induction. Winners will be announced during the Boston Marathon weekend, and induction ceremonies will take place July 7 in Utica, eve of the Boilermaker 15K. The public is invited.

Here's the list; pick four of your own and we'll see how we do:

Craig Virgin -- the only American male to win the World XC Championships; three-time Olympian in the 10,000 meters.

Fred LeBow -- President of the NYRRC, and creator and director of the New York City Marathon. Deceased.

Browning Ross -- Founder of the RRCA; pioneer in the U.S. running movement. Deceased.

Doris Brown Heritage -- Five time IAAF XC champion; distance coach at Seattle Pacific University; first female member of XC and Road Running committees of IAAF. Pioneer in women's running movement.

Lynn Jennings -- 1992 Olympic bronze medalist in 10,000 meters; three time world XC champion; has held 39 U.S. national titles.

Marcy Schwam -- women's pioneer in ultra running; held world records from 30 miles to 6 days; first woman to run sub-6 hours in 50 mile distance.

Bill Dellinger -- U. of Oregon head coach; assistant coach under Bill Bowerman; coached Steve Prefontaine and Alberto Salazar; Olympian.

Priscilla Welch -- Won NYC Marathon as a masters; set course and/or world masters records at London and Boston marathons (still holds masters record at Boston).

Speaking of Boilermaker: The "show me the money" officials of the mega-15K have added a 8K walk at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, starting from the expo site. Cost is $10. A low-key 5K is also held just prior to the 15K race on Sunday. The 15K entries are in the mail; check out their web site for details and online registration: http://www.boilermaker.com