Sadly passed away. A great runner. I still have a few pairs of Ron Hill Trackster running bottoms knocking around.
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TBH, I hadn’t realised he was still alive. I know more about the brand than the man. I find their stuff fantastic VFM.
I will read more about the man himself tonight.
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You know IMJ say legend … lots.
Well this fella is one.
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Fully agreed. Great man and ambassador for UK athletics.
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Read his story about racing the euro marathon Champs…a fab read…
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I genuinely had no clue about the man, had always just thought of the name as a brand.
Interested now, as I wore his kit a lot in my late teens.
don’t forget Ron’s other big claim to fame - his running streak for running every single day, come hail or shine, well or unwell - and one that will be difficult for anyone to better.
52 years and 39 days - 19,032 days - and only had to stop due to ill health
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I think the running streak included breaking some ribs. I seem to remember him saying it hurt quite a lot but he didn’t want to break the habit so he managed to jog a couple of km.
Broken sternum in a car accident in his 50s!
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i think i went that long between training sessions - and only had to start due to ill health…
He was an incredible runner but his early work on running clothing has had a lasting impact…
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still got your string vest?? 
lots of people thought he was strange running in a “string” vest but there was good method in his madness based on his textile science experience.
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am wearing it now 
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