Comments about ‘Runner makes wrong turn right’

Nice story, but where's the news? Not until the very end does the writer mention that the race was in Utah Valley (a big place, really). No mention of the race location, race date, running times...What race? He did allude to it being a half marathon? And why these pics from 2008? Seems like we're in 2010...

Great column Doug. Nice to know that there is honor out there still in the field of competitive athletics!

@ Taylor
This is a human interest story that occurred during a race, not a sports story about the race.

I have been running full marathons and half marathons for the past 8 years. I have been amazed at the camaraderie that exists amongst runners…people you only meet once or twice a year out on the course, and the friendship that naturally exists when you meet runners from all over the country for the first time. What a wonderful sport…there is indeed much honor in this sport and people like Paul and Seth are a great examples of the type of people you see out there pounding away mile after difficult mile!

Great story. Thanks Doug for sharing this. We could all benefit from Paul's example. And Taylor, your comments make me want to look for the beauty all around us, especially in my next race, instead of worrying about how straight my bib number is pinned on my shirt.

I know Paul a little bit, and I must say that as nice as this story is, I am not at all surprised. He is a total class act, a great role model, and a superb athlete. Really a rare find.

Well done. That's it--just...well done.

This is one of the most inspiring stories I have read in a long time. Kudos to both these athletes.

@Taylor

You were probably the official that didn't show up on time.

Great story. I love to see people show honor and honesty even when it would not be politically correct. May we all learn that life is more about integrity, relationships and looking to others more than self. Life isn't about getting the most trophies or winning the most races.

Runners are good people. I remember several years ago (before he was the fastest collegiate runner in the country) when Josh Rohatinsky was running a local HS meet. He was so far ahead of the other runners that I don't think he even thought twice about slowing down a little near the end of the race to wave and acknowledge me and my mom who were alone cheering him on. Distance runners are just that way--sounds like Paul Peterson is another class act. Nice story.

That's true sportsmanship, a measure of character that will be eternal, long after the medals, ribbons, and trophys have rusted and decayed.