THE GATHJE FAMILY: CHERISHED MEMORIES OF MIAC TEAMMATES, COACHES, AND OTHER RUNNERS

Remember, the 1960s running community was miniscule compared to the broad appeal it enjoys today. Ron Gathje (pictured below with John Gathje, Steve, Jim Gathje, and Mike), a sheet metal worker originally from Stewartville, Minnesota, was perplexed when his son Steve started long distance running, but he and his wife, Helen, became huge fans of