Month: April 2011

I’m such a homer.  Top three men at Lincoln this Sunday, in no particular order: Levi Ashley, Tom Nichols, James McGown.  For the women Kaci Lickteig, Ann Marie Chappell*, Roxi … Read More

“And now, Nature took a hand. A thunder storm that had been brewing for a half hour past, broke suddenly at the eighteenth mile, and the rain came down in … Read More

She’ll hold your dance card right up to the first chord and then unceremoniously dump you along with a hundred other broken hearts.  My compassion goes out to the well trained … Read More

You see that phrase a lot in my writings when referring to mentors, colleagues, athletes, and friends from the last 25 years of my involvement in running.   It always tickles me … Read More

Today is the 23rd consecutive day I’ve run, included this morning was 5 miles at goal marathon effort.  Might sound strange but I’ll not take any days off before Sunday … Read More

According to this morning’s OWH, The Nebraska Regional Poison Center has over a dozen cases of people ingesting gasoline as they attempt to steal via siphon, from gas tanks.  An … Read More

We’ve got several of the Good Mates competing at the Kansas Relays beginning today.  Matt Schneider will be running the 10K, Andrew Jacob will 800/1500 double, Matt Heesch is racing … Read More

I’m in a near state of it due to the amount of discussion going on concerning Monday’s Boston Marathon.  It matters not which position you are siding with regarding the … Read More

Biggest props first.  Desi Davila turned in a performance (thrilling battle down Boylston for 2nd overall in 2:22:38) that should last the rest of our lifetimes and beyond.  Just wow, … Read More

No other place on the planet to be this morning if you’re a runner, I’m there in spirit with many of you.  I’ll have a recap later today with results … Read More