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Published: December 2, 2008
Oklahoma City running coach dies at 83
BY BRYAN PAINTER
On the day of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in 2005, Jack E. Rector of Oklahoma City was asked by a reporter from The Oklahoman about the volunteer training program he and his wife Sherri conducted for marathon runners.

His response was indicative of his commitment to helping others.

"This morning, I always stay until the last runner comes in,” he said.

"I had people coming up and...

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