Month: October 2014

BOO! Mike Mykytok (pen name Michael John) has bridged speed and fear.  We intersected originally back in the 90s.  1997 USA National Champion at 10K on the track , USA … Read More

My favorite Halloween tune, by the Austin Lounge Lizards, “Eighty Hillbillies In A Haunted House.”  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1kD_Q0Lv6k Kaci Hickox.  What a piece of work that one is.  Putting her own ahead … Read More

Hey now!  That was some fracas yesterday!  With me caught right in the middle. Fireworks while waiting to visit my old buddy His Honor Greg Shatz.  Rapt attention being paid … Read More

Strange days indeed!  After creating and then fighting a decade on behalf of Nebraska’s USATF LDR program, I find myself looking in and onto the banquet. The ingredients that I … Read More

That was a whirlwind weekend for running and racing.  Goatz 50K Trail Champs in Omaha and Club XC Champs in Lincoln.   I’m A-OK with 2 USATF Nebraska Association Championships … Read More

Fantastical: conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre. OK so this column occasionally fits the fantastical bill.  And I’m sure there are those that … Read More

Interesting discussion the other night at my favorite watering hole.  Was conducting a quasi interview with a possible new mate.  Great guy and talented and actually a good friend.  That … Read More

I know I had it around here, where the heck did it go? I remember setting it up high, just always assumed it would remain on its lofty prop. I … Read More

“In a land of bleating sheep and braying jackasses, one brave and honest man is bound to create a scandal.”-  Edward Abbey I’ve got a stud runner issue.  The runner … Read More

If I were wearing buttons they’d be bursting with pride.  Our Nebraska Run Guru Elite ladies showed very well in Iowa yesterday morning.  Like this: Lindsey Brezenski– 1:28:32 for the … Read More