Where to start? With an apology. My memory was a little hazy when describing my first encounter with the Omaha Running Club. How did I mistake Dick Cheney for the Pope? Tom Whitaker was quick and kind to point out my error. It was also closer to 2002 or 2003 instead of 2001. And things have turned out quite well after all.
Stacy Shaw proves once again that she is the toughest, fastest, and most fearless masters female in Nebraska. That’s saying something when you consider Roxi and Natalie and Carole (and my dear sweet Linda after she heals up) are out there running and racing as well.
Stacy ran the USA Masters Half Marathon Champs in Melbourne, FL yesterday morning. She turned in a sparkling 1:26:53. That time was good enough for 2nd in the 45-49 age group, Stacy’s first top 3 finish at a National Championships.
I could go on and on about how sweet and humble she is too because that is important on the periphery. But between the gun and the tape she’ll chew you up.
Notable performances from Melbourne: Former Team Nebraska mate Tracy Lokken (47) ran 1:10:06 to win the 45-49 age group. And 72 year old John Ouweleen winning his age group in 1:33:51. Are you kidding me?
Kyle Clouston made a valiant effort at the Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler on Saturday. Completed 72 miles before blacking out and requiring medical assistance. Kyle was Racing the full 100 miles, he wasn’t in it for a stroll or a bucket list check off. Darned proud of you Kyle!
Peter Falcon raced in St. Louis at the USA Cross Country Championships. He finished 79th in 42:07 over the 12K course.
Closer to home and much slower: I ran the Chiller Challenge 8K yesterday and had one of the greatest races of my life. Took it out reasonably, started picking it up at mile 2, Real Racing commenced at mile 3. Battled Mike Hough for the next 1.98 miles, neither yielding a stride or an inch. Full on sprint to the finish, reminded that This is what its all about for me! Matters not where you finish, only that you give it your all and have nothing left at the line.
photo courtesy of David Hedman.
Stride for stride, Mike would be credited with a well earned :01 victory. I’m 17 years his senior and reveled in the competition he brought me. I tried to destroy him and vice versa, we became good friends once the tape was broached.
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