Mike Ewoldt’s 20th annual Beer & Bagel off road race was a blast yesterday. Nearly 3000 runners cavorting around and through Quarry Oaks Golf Course, as much fun as the law allows. A surprise winner, and a wee lad at that. Seventeen year old Colton Donahue (23:32) of Stilwell, KS bested the field that included UNL runner Connor Gibson (2nd, 24:20) and a few of our Team Nebraska studs. Nate Stack hadn’t run cross or trails in several years but showed he is tough enough, finishing third (24:32) with Tim Langdon 4th (24:38). Matt Seiler was our next mate in 6th (25:56). The Amherst Flash, Brian Bergt at 52 years old, was 15th overall in 27:52 followed by Ben Shultz (27:53). Matt Heesch (27:57) and Dylan Wilson (28:35) rounded out the mates efforts on the men’s side.
The amazing Alysha Davis continues her impressive roll. She not only won the women’s title in 27:16 but also finished 12th out of all finishers. Studette! 46 year old Stacy Shaw (3rd, 29:29) showed what makes her the toughest masters female in Nebraska, finishing just ahead of her teammate, speedster Carolyn Meyer (4th 29:31). Alex Cassar was the next Red & White finsiher in 30:28, Linda won the masters (thanks to Stacy for finishing in the top 3) in 31:50, Emily Langdon completed the mates galavanting in 33:24.
Not only a lot of good competition but the after party of the entire year for any local race. Free chili, free beer, free bagels, a live DJ spinning some very danceable music. At one point there were over 50 people getting their groove on. Our own Matt Pohren was busting some mad moves getting the crowd into the spirit. I grabbed Jenny Logsdon, joined Matt and showed the younger set that there is still some disco in these old legs. Finishing the year like I started it in Houston, burning down the house, the only thing missing was the fellow stalking me with the video camera.
Nate, Linda & Alysha, hoisting their winning steins in celebration of a great race!
Stacy is willing to race anywhere, any time, any body. That is what makes her a Good Mate!
Shaking what the good lord gave me!
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