I’m letting the Cubs Fan in me come out when I say “Just wait until next year!” I really thought we’d have a sub 30 yesterday. As my little buddy Chas Davis says “Will is making the usual claims he makes every year”, but I’ll start them 364 days early. Next year it goes down!
One thing that we did have yesterday was one hell of a race, and that beats an arbitrary number of clicks on the clock, doc. The men’s race went out at a rather pedestrian 5:05 pace, dooming any chance of <30:00. But boy did the Real Racing heat up! When we finally saw the lead motorcycle it was Benson Chesang, Peter vd Westhuizen, and David Adams in a tight battle with 3/4 mile to go. Peter had promised me on Friday that he was ready to use his World Class Miler’s speed and close the last 1/4 in :51. And that’s just what he did to put Benson away by a scant 3 seconds, 30:36 to 30:39. David was next in 30:46. Aaron Carrizales was next in 31:27 and Luka Thor followed in 31:59 to give TNB 4 of the top 5 Money spots.
In the women’s race it was hot for only 1 mile, the first one that went out in a 5:35. Bridget Easley remained calm and resolute, realizing that pace was overly ambitious if not ridiculous. She caught the women’s leader shortly after that and never looked back taking the win in a quick 36:54. “Z Money” Megan Zavorka took 3rd in 37:31, and Andrea Bowen was 5th in 39:10. Complete results can be found at: http://www.mtecresults.com/
Huge thanks to Kevin Bonney and the American Lung Association for providing a National Class race for our mates. The competition and prize money have put the Corporate Cup at the top of Real Racing in Omaha.
Be sure to check our Flickr page for photos of both races, you can find yourself and as always no secret passwords or fees for you to download and love.
Observations:
1. Luka Thor had major knee surgery earlier this year. The way he was able to hold off Torry Zeller (32:01) and Matt Pohren (32:02) was truly a thing of beauty. Luka will defend his Omaha Half Marathon title next weekend.
2. I could not have been prouder to see my son Miles Lindgren in the 2 Mile race. I’ve never pushed, prodded, cajoled, or encouraged him to run, he does it because he wants to and he enjoys it.
3. Jimmie Doherty needs a good luck charm.
4. Did every single one of our Wednesday Night track group run a pr? Yep. Amee Rief and Enita Larsen have busted their butts in pursuit of a sub 60, and they were rewarded with huge prs in 58:50! John Tully continues to destroy his lifetime prs. Linda Hendrickson, Carole Swanson, Kristin Ramm, David Frost, Denny Gray, hope you are enjoying the rewards this morning of all your hard work this summer!
Bridget Easley showed a good combo of Strength and Speed to get the win yesterday. She started having Fun immediately after crossing the line, that $600 sure helped her smile.
Pete used his World Class speed to put away a very determined Benson Chesang. He was all business.
David Adams made his TNB debut taking 3rd overall. Look for some Great things to come from this young man.
Luka Thor really is this fast!
Megan Zavorka on her way to 3rd overall. Both Megan and Bridget are physically strong specimens, their attention to upper body and core being the foundation of their success.
Aaron Carrizales will be running the San Jose Half Marathon in two weeks shooting for his <1:05:00 Olympic Trials qualifier.
The calm before the storm. I’m always full of Optimism when waiting for the gun to go off. Next year it goes sub 30, I Guarantee it!!
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