I can’t close out 2013 without giving out a couple of nods to some individuals that have done amazing things with their running this year.
Kaci Lickteig. I haven’t been able to keep up with all of Kaci’s accomplishments this year but she is making a name for herself as one of the top Ultra/Trail runners around. She will also run over 5000 miles for 2013. Averaging almost 100 miles/week for an entire year, wow. Here’s wishing her continued success, development, durability, and a podium spot at one of next year’s USA National Champs in her new found discipline.
Tim McGargill. Another ultra wonder runner. Completed four 100 mile races this year, Western States, Vermont, Leadville, and Wasatch. First Nebraskan to achieve this feat.
Becky Wade. OK so she’s a Houstonian but Becky made her marathon debut at California International this past weekend. And won. In 2:30:41. She’d be in the top 5 for men in Nebraska this year. http://www.flotrack.org/speaker/3265-Becky-Wade/video/726200-Becky-Wade-23041-marathon-debut-and-win-at-2013-Cal-International-Marathon
Several of my favorite Nebraskans at the USATF annual meetings. Coach Scar, Ann Gaffigan, Mark and Bonnie Cizek, Anne Shadle.
And some of my favorite characters from anywhere. The Road Running Technical Council. You want to complain about short or long courses, they’re your bunch. Try telling them how wonderfully accurate your garmin is.
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