Good luck to those traveling to Bend, OR for this week’s USA Club XC Champs. Always one of my favorite events, provides a big dose of Reality. David Adams’ remarkable 10th Overall (30:02) in 2011 remains the best finish ever by a Nebraskan. When I saw him out kick two guys in the final meters for the coveted spot I cried my eyes out. Yeah, I’m a little different.
My two Original Mentors reside in Bend. I’ll miss Jim & Carol McLatchie more than anyone else. My old buddy Bob Latham, Men’s LDR Championships Chair, also lives in Bend. Still hard to believe I’m not going to be there.
I received a call from Seattle yesterday from Riley Masters. Had never heard of the fella but he’d heard I could help him with his entry into Club Cross. Representing Brooks Beast Track Club he was having trouble with the process. After some digging around I found his last current address to be in Maine, making him ineligible to compete for a club based outside his home state. I go through this every year……..
I’m working on my Wish List for Nebraska athletes, I’ll roast your yule log with it next week.
Christmas isn’t always festive and joyous no matter how much commercialized excess and waste is generated. The greatest gift this family has is that they are together. Be thankful for what is in front of you every day. Don’t judge the value of a gift based on dollars spent. Be filled with charity towards the less fortunate. Every Day.
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