The Bar None Beer Mile evolved from a bright idea into an instant fall classic. This is how we will wrap up our Wednesday Night Track Work from now on. It was obvious that the beer drinkers had a pint up on the fast runners. NRGE’s Kyle Clouston (7:37), Jerrod Anzalone (8:09), and Pete Kostelnick (8:19) bested Team Nebraska’s best, by a long way. Lindsey had a great idea and next year we will be adding a “Shot Mile”, that should give the speedsters a more even chance.
I’m declaring Kyle’s 7:37, and Lindsey Brezenski’s 10:21 as official Nebraska Road Beer Mile State Records. And most likely better than the record eligible marks from the track. I think ndorfnz did a beer mile in year’s past, maybe there is some vestige of records being squirreled away in their archives. If I’m wrong I’m sure it will be pointed out.
Quote of the night “I hate beer and I hate running.” This from Melissa Gwartney, we may have to adopt this as our official motto for future years.
One beer when the gun sounded, one at each 1/4 mile mark. Sounds easy but it isn’t.
Official Results:
1. Kyle Clouston 7:37 (Men’s Road Beer Mile State Record)
2. Jerrod Anzalone 8:09
3. Pete Kostelnick 8:19
4. Steve Stender 9:53 (Men’s Masters Road Beer Mile State Record)
5. Lindsey Brezenski 10:21 (Women’s Road Beer Mile State Record)
6. Tammy Consbruck 10:22
7. Jeff Jensen 11:31
8. Bill Weeks 12:18
9. Melissa Gwartney 13:58
10. Linda Kunasek 15:57 (Women’s Masters Road Beer Mile State Record)
11. Jimmie Doherty 15:58
DNF- David Bohlken
Thanks to everyone that brought the snacks and libations and volunteered. This has been an extremely rewarding year and I will miss working and laughing and celebrating with our Wednesday Night group. An especially big thanks to Assistant Coach and Chief Co-Conspirator John Tully! And of course my dear, sweet Linda. And our generous sponsor Gretna Family Health. Training resumes in 20 weeks!
Don’t worry if you missed last night’s inaugural event. We’ll do this again next October!
Kyle shows the way in an incredible 7:37. Think you can do that? Think again!
Pete had a :20 lead after demonstrating some mad imbibing skills. He would fade to third. Pete will be racing the Heartland 100 Mile in Kansas this weekend.
Melissa had the quote of the night and also the best finishing kick!
NRGE’s medical director Dr. Bill Weeks was on hand, just a little crunked.
Was it jubilation or carbonation that had Lindsey floating off like a helium balloon? Tammy kept her tethered and grounded on the way to a State Road Beer Mile Record.
Linda out kicked Jimmie in a battle for DFL.
The post race feed and bonfire was the perfect cap to the perfect evening.
Coach John’s Rice Krispie NRGE rendition.
My dear sweet Allison and Katie worked hard getting NRGE’s warm ups and podium tops in tune. You won’t be able to miss us!
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