Month: November 2018

I occasionally am called elitist due to my advocacy for elite athletes.  It is true that I encourage and develop the excellence within all of us.  First to Last.  Top … Read More

Deeming and dubbing.  Doing Business As.  Also Known As.  America’s Marathon. The Alter Ego of our Valley 7 Lakes Marathon. Our USATF Nebraska Association LDR Chair checked in as the … Read More

Tests of Time.  The Clock, doc, tells no lies. Aimee has subjected herself to my methods.  A veteran of 60+ half marathons who grew bored with the same old same … Read More

Entry lists are up for this weekend’s USA Marathon National Championships in Sacramento.  California International’s “Downhill to Dowtown” will host runners from across the United States.  Most all proudly, loudly, … Read More

In an eccentric circle! The Feast & Feathers Half Marathon at lake Cunningham found two familiar winners, Cory Logsdon in 1:20:24, and Kaci Lickteig in 1:31:51.  The Fremont Turkey Trot … Read More

Math was always my hardest subject.  That’s why I took algebra.  That’s why I loved statistics. What does the average runner look  like?  Based upon a sample of one race … Read More

The views expressed in this blog belong solely to the author and do not represent any other individual, organization, institution,  entity, company, business, or event.   Not Omaha, not Lincoln, … Read More

NCAA Championships!   Let it bleed, let it bleed!  Dani Jones overall victory leads the Colorado Buffalos to the NCAA Women’s  title. Jeralyn Poe (Michigan State, nee Lincoln Northstar) top … Read More

Here’s to you number 2 We’re looking to break you That is true Here’s to you number 3 For most mere mortals like you and me Here’s to you number … Read More

Some really exciting news coming out of Western Douglas County.  I’ve never been one to sit quietly by, preferring to crow and chronicle efforts to elevate our sport.  In other … Read More