- Bob Hodge (runner)
Bob Hodge (born 1955), also known as Hodgie-San by fellow running enthusiasts, is an American distance runner originally from
Lowell, MA who achieved some acclaim in the 1970s and 1980s. He placed 3rd in the 1979Boston Marathon with a time of 2:12:30. He ran a personal best in the 1980 Nike OTC Marathon inEugene, OR with a time of 2:10:59. He won several road races of note including theMt. Washington Road Race (1976–1980, 1985 and 1987), theBay to Breakers Road Race inSan Francisco (1979) and the Beppu Marathon inJapan (1982).Hodgie-San was and is an inspiration to many runners. He never achieved his dream of becoming an Olympian or winning the Boston Marathon but he came far closer than most and worked hard in trying to make his dream a reality. His personal website details many of his reflections and training methods that were part of his experience as he sought to enter American distance running's highest echelons during arguably its most glorious period.
External links
* [http://www.bunnhill.com/BobHodge/ Official Site of Bob Hodge]
* [http://www.baa.org/ Official Boston Marathon Website]
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