Keith Kelly recalls XC '00

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⋅ Sep, 1 2009 | Coverage created by Ryan From Flotrack

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Bio:	Keith was the 2000 NCAA XC Champ and is from Ireland.

#28	Ewen October 15 at 5:31pm Keet lad, you just made me feel a lot better about my also "less than beautiful form." I'm sure this has kept me from running whipit fast times on the track . . . .or maybe that's just my lack of talent. Everyone misses you in Colorado. Come back soon. reply
#27	MikeyB October 14 at 4:34pm wish the interview could of been longer!...you know it's a great interview when you don't notice the interviewee!..nothing against Ryan! Well said Keith! first Irish runner I really like! reply
#26	Terence October 14 at 4:00pm The emotion that this man brings to the table is only belittled by the pasion the fortifies it. I wish I could sit next to him daily with a coffee in hand and feed off the morsels that fall about hoping that at least every once and I while I would be able to return the favor. I know that if I had those little pieces that were sparks from his lathe, my light, similar to his, would never go out. reply
#25	Tim October 14 at 2:47pm Keith Kelly... a true livin legend! Never met anyone with so much charisma... the guy just glows. I hope, for Keith´s sake, for the sake of the sport, that his body allows him at least one more shot at makin it happen. Keith, when it´s all over... run for president..... of the world. They should make a movie/reality series about him reply
#24	Scott October 14 at 1:26pm Great interview of one of the greatest runners I've ever met. reply
#23	David Williams October 14 at 11:29am Wow, great attitude and great interview. Hope training's going well Keith. reply
#22	Walt Chadwick October 13 at 3:11pm excellent attitude, great interview. makes me want to wear reebok and buy him a beer (2 things i don't do!)! reply
#21	Jonny October 13 at 2:57pm Man whatever way things go your already an inspiration for a lot of people. Now I know that sounds cheesey as fvck, but what you have achieved and the attitude you have towards your running and set backs is nothing short of awesome. Keep it up man. reply
#20	Shane Reilly October 13 at 3:37am class act... yo my RVC dudes conor/ pat we out to the rvc spots or what? reply
#19	Meghan Bruce October 12 at 9:26pm This is a great interview. I just got my 5th stress fx and I feel the same way: "if you love it, you will come back!" reply
#18	Anonymous Coward October 12 at 7:52pm Keith you are a stud. I have had four stress fractures in high school alone so I share your sympathy. That is good advice though. I also can get in shape really quick and with months of inactivity, and start to come back to quick. I have never thought of it like that. If I only got in shape less quickly haha. reply
#17	Dan October 12 at 5:28pm this guy sold me a shirt. "peace n love mate." reply
#16	Patrick Wales-Dinan October 12 at 3:31pm great video. I love keith reply
#15	Fernando Cabada October 12 at 1:09pm Keith, you are the man! I wish you all the best. reply
#14	J. A. Cisneros October 12 at 12:53pm I love RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!! reply
#13	Boyne October 12 at 12:53pm Guy never got to realize his potential. Terrible form but a great engine. Really should be coaching. reply
#12	Conard October 12 at 12:37pm Keith should be coaching!!! reply
#11	Man October 12 at 12:22pm See if you can talk to Salazar, he can fix your form. reply
#10	Question October 12 at 12:09pm What was he talking about with Olive oil on a cold day? Does that heat you up or something? reply
#9	Paulhannsen October 12 at 11:55am outstanding! how old is he like 31/32/33? plenty of time to run some super performances reply
#8	Jdflash October 12 at 11:10am I've spoken with Keith at a couple of Boston expos, and he's an amazing inspiration given all that he's gone through. He was willing to candidly share all the things he had gone through; He is a great role model as a runner in the true sense of loving the sport and perseverance. Best of luck m8t. Great interview. reply
#7	Pat Hitchins October 12 at 10:23am haha keith....i get my craics off watching this reply
#6	LC October 12 at 10:06am Love ya Kel, keep on chugging reply
#5	Brian October 12 at 9:11am http://vimeo.com/181272 vid and interview of his 2000 race reply
#4	Ed Ablan October 12 at 9:07am great attitude, hope you get better. reply
#3	Guy Alton October 12 at 9:01am This has to be one of the best interviews on Flotrack! Good luck with your future Keith. reply
#2	General October 12 at 8:22am Me too man..Me too. GREAT Interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! reply
#1	Tony Casey October 12 at 6:41am Keith is an awesome guy! reply

Keith Kelly recalls XC '00

Keith Kelly may be one of the best "true" cross country runners I have met. In 2000 during his senior year at Providence, Keith had what most would consider a dream season. The Providence men were undefeated until nationals winning Big East Conference and Northeast Regional Titles. At the NCAA Championships, considered one of the coldest ever, Keith went on to win the individual crown while leading his team to a third place finish behind Arkansas and Colorado (not bad company). Since his college days he has battle injury after injury including multiple stress fractures. This past winter after only a short stink of health and consistent training, Keith won the Irish Cross Country Championships. Afterwards, the same day of the race, he suffered another stress fracture and has not been able to train much since. If you know Keith then you know he thrives off of people, running, and don't forget Radiohead. We wish Keith all the best and hope to see him back at it again soon.

Check out Keith's blog to check out his training (he bikes a ton when he can't run), life, and music advice....great stuff all around. kelrock.blogspot.com
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