Weekend, 12/8-9/18

Ken Goe, others on paddy-cake rules violations committed by the Oregon Ducks.

Outside: 2018’s Most Accomplished Athletes

Gretchen Reynolds/NYT: Nike Vaporfly 4% Shoe May Make Some Run Faster. But, sorry, not old boys and girls.

Guarantee or not? Questions swirl around track and field world championships. …Don’t miss the Comments.

Jen A. Miller/NYT: 5 Years? 5 Decades? Running Every Day Takes Dedication

I think Santa will bring me Never Missed. About 30 years ago, Mark was my coach. Lotsa stories about the legend. Looking forward to getting his account. Good guy. ..The 1972 Olympic Trials marathon was in Eugene, OR. Covert was in the lead group until the finishing miles. Photo. You can spot Covert, the guy with Nike shoes and a hairball for a head, next to Frank Shorter.

A friend, Glenn Crabtree, writes: I lived about one half mile from Antelope Valley College and ran many miles with Mark. We were usually the only ones out running before sunrise. …I could not match his pace for years and then as he started getting more and more wear and tear on his body I was finally able to keep up with him more easily. …Humble, helpful and very down to earth.