I wrote that he’s a weird bird, I meant it… However, I’ve been perusing the web on this fast little fella and I’ve come across quite a few comments that he’s arrogant…
You can see for yourself, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRVDqi_uYKc&feature=relmfu
All I can say is that I’ve seen arrogant before – Usain Bolt, Terrel Owens… That’s arrogant. But Leo Manzano? No sir, not from what I’ve seen. He’s just got a weird pre-race ritual. I’m tempted to start kissing the guns before I race. All I’ll have to do is find a camera guy and a news guy who want to shoot some video of a soon-to-be over the hill guy kissing his knees before he goes out and runs 10 miles in 8-1/2 minute miles (almost double the pace of the guys who will lead the race).
I won’t be holding my breath at the starting line.