Comments on: Duncan: A Typical Young Runner

By: 2 brothers, a bald runner & a guy I only know as G « BananaRunning

2 brothers, a bald runner & a guy I only know as G « BananaRunning — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:37:57 +0000

[...] August 2009, Bald Runner posted an entry about a young runner who won a Street Mile race with a finish time of 4 minutes and [...]

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:49:12 +0000

ronnie, i found out that this boy is from sta rosa, laguna. i have yet to contact his father. and i am still waiting for the commitment of those who want to help this boy. on my side, a slightly used newton shoes is waiting for him. thanks!

By: runnerforchrist

runnerforchrist — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:57:15 +0000

“Adversity makes men, prosperity makes monsters.”

In my own opinion, This young boy out of needs (shoes, money etc) became an elite runner, and this eventually worked our for his benefit. If he was born rich, it can be a different story. I salute those men and women who have the desires to help this young and poor kid, especially this site for publishing such story. I’m so touched and inspired.

God bless!

By: elkyoshi

elkyoshi — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:39:29 +0000

This is really a very commendable effort Jovie-san. While I laud foreign (or half Filipino) athletes who compete for the Philippine flag, it’s very inspiring to hear about developing our own talents in our own country. All the best in this undertaking!

By: Duncan: A Typical Young Runner « Bald Runner | Bald live today

Duncan: A Typical Young Runner « Bald Runner | Bald live today — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:10:19 +0000

[...] 20 meters before the Finish Line with a beatific … Go here to wager the original: Duncan: A Typical Young Runner « Bald Runner Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: 35mm-with, and-spotted, before-the-finish, elite, finish-line, [...]

By: marktrobbo

marktrobbo — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:38:07 +0000

Baldrunner

A brilliant post – this is where some of the funding coming into the sport from its resurgence needs to be targeted. I looked up my country’s stats – we have the English Schools Athletics Assoiciation. For Duncans Age Group (juniors age 12-14) at our National Schools Championship which was televised and held in an international std stadium, the 2009 1500m final was won in 4.07 equivalent to 4.26 (1mile) where Duncan would have made the final on his time above – a brilliant achievement given the surface, shoes, heat and his age

Regards Mark (Robbo UK)

By: rickgaston

rickgaston — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:57:11 +0000

I couldn’t break 5 minutes at any age – what a phenomenal achievement.

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:43:39 +0000

i heard from his father that he is already under a scholarship pogram. in a few weeks, i will come out with a youth 2-mile run (12-18 yrs old) to discover more younger talents and hopefully, with the help of corporate sponsors, we could target provinces/regions where potential natural endurance runners are located.

By: m8parco

m8parco — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:17:08 +0000

4:36 mile at 12 years old. I believe he is exceptionally talented. Good enough to win the UAAP high school division 1,500 meter run. He should also make it to the Palarong Pambansa finals with his ability.

I am truly happy that Botak has given him a chance to shine. I am also happy you are taking him under the Bald Runner team and help him develop his potential. I believe he can easily get a high school scholarship with his running talent.

We should have more high school and grade school competition to find and develop talent at the grassroots level.

Regards Mark

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:49:02 +0000

we will train this kid and be a part of Team Bald Runner! yes, i have the contact number of his father! thanks!