The sport of running has lost one of its greats. Grete Waitz died of cancer Tuesday, far too young. Along with Joan Benoit, Waitz was one of the role models I idolized as a high school cross-country runner. She was so graceful and humble, something to aspire to.
Runner’s World editor at large Amby Burfoot has a moving tribute on his blog.
http://footloose.runnersworld.com/2011/04/remembering-grete-waitz.html
Christie Aschwanden 