BUMBI's 8:49 streaming video

[Guest kenwoodrun]

I'm lifting this link from another board, but it is great to watch...

If you have a high speed connection to the net, and Media Player 9, go to this site and watch Bumbi's history making race:

 

Skizzim's online race archive

[~justme~]

Me and my son watched it last night- WOW- that was truly inspiring! Another one of those (total out of body experiences I would say). He just floated around the track, and then walked off so elegantly. He wasn't falling down from exhaustion or anything, just did his job and then left! I love that! The way it should be every time.

[WesVLT]

Absolutely amazing and stunning. I knew he'd be great when he ran a 5:30 mile as a 6th-grader. He's not just great, though -- he's the best. And he's a junior.

[caeagle16]

Ya, I want to add that not only was it awesome that Andrew ran an 8:49, I want ya'll to look at the type of race he ran: SMART.....I think this is one of Andrew's biggest assets and talents. Yes, he has amazing ability, but just look at how he ran this race. He didnt make his move until late in the race. He kept himself in contact with the leaders, and saved himself for what he knew would have to be a big finish to beat out Kiptoo. He ran smart, and maybe we can all learn from the way he deals with races from a mental standpoint.

[coasterboarder]

Me and my son watched it last night- WOW- that was truly inspiring! Another one of those (total out of body experiences I would say). He just floated around the track, and then walked off so elegantly. He wasn't falling down from exhaustion or anything, just did his job and then left! I love that! The way it should be every time.

Yes, and like always, he was smiling the whole time...

[WesVLT]

Ya, I want to add that not only was it awesome that Andrew ran an 8:49, I want ya'll to look at the type of race he ran: SMART.....I think this is one of Andrew's biggest assets and talents. Yes, he has amazing ability, but just look at how he ran this race. He didnt make his move until late in the race. He kept himself in contact with the leaders, and saved himself for what he knew would have to be a big finish to beat out Kiptoo. He ran smart, and maybe we can all learn from the way he deals with races from a mental standpoint.

CA, got your message last weekend...sorry I didn't call back. Hope things are going well at Richmond. I may give you a ring sometime...I've been swamped.

 

Again, congrats to Bumbi. I echo CAEagles' comments -- an extremely disciplined race from a sensational runner.