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RH: Walker Led WSU's Dominant Distance Era

Where are they now?

Alan Walker, cross country, track and field (1969-73)

It took Alan Walker time to find his spot as a distance runner. Once he did, the sport and its challenges consumed him.

"All I did was eat, sleep, study and run," he said. "I got to the point where I was working out three times a day – run in the morning, lift weights in the afternoon and then have the organized practice with the team. Sometimes, I'd have to go out and run a couple of miles just to stretch the legs before bed time.