It was my pleasure to have Jay Welp out this past Sunday, interviewing for Willie’s Golden Ticket, aka Nebraska Run Guru Elite. It is my privilege this morning to announce him as our newest mate.
During the two way interview we found out a lot about each other. Our opinions on the climate of running and racing today in Nebraska. One thing I have been stressing to every athlete that comes out to the Bar None- What a great time it is to be a competitive distance runner! Three clubs actively pursuing the services of the swiftest.
Jay competed for Morningside University, graduated last year as the GPAC XC Champion and XC Runner of the Year. Which is pretty slick when you consider Nebraska Wesleyan, Concordia, Doane and Midland all hang their spikes in the same conference. He’ll have a good idea on the local racing waters going in.
I’ve heard rumors that Team Nebraska and LRC Racing are engaged in discussions towards creating a “Super Team” by combining their resources and runners. I’ve been asked how I couldn’t be interested in such an enterprise. I’ve no time, I’ll develop my own thank you very much. This one will remain by interview and invitation only. I’ve learned more than I thought I knew.
Jay Welp. Kevin Joerger, Drew Prescott. This trio, quite possibly 3 of the top 5 runners living in Nebraska. And there are still 2 golden tickets out there. You know who you are because you’ve already received them. I’ll wait to reveal them on Monday. And then, we are coming, quickly, to reclaim the national prominence and respect that Nebraska athletes deserve. As I define it. As these athletes that join us define it.
We are already there in the ultra realms. No questioning our heroes, Kostelnick, Morris, Clouston, and Schurman. They are making big marks in their arenas. And enthusiastically join me in welcoming their kindred road spirits, our speed studs.
Here’s the plan, because I have confidence and juevos mas grande de todos: repeat our top spots at the Lincoln Marathon, and take the top 5 men’s spots in the half. That’s the ticket.
The Golden Ticket.
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