The recent murder of a Brazilian woman in New York City's Central Park once again made the running community mindful of just how vulnerable we are. Here was an act of senseless violence as this innocent victim was murdered during her daily run. The best we can hope for is swift justice, a small consolation.
Runners share a common bond which transcends economic, cultural and educational backgrounds.
Even age becomes irrelevant as relationships form between runners. Perhaps this is why when tragedy strikes one of us, we all feel a very deep pain. It was that way when we read about a runner getting struck down by an automobile. We felt it when Jim Fixx died unexpectedly. The event referred to as the Central Park Jogger Case sickened everyone.