Getting to see a lot of old friends here in Duluth. I made a lot of them when the accompanying Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon served as our USA National Championships for that distance. Refamiliarizing myself around every corner, reminding me of why this is one of my favorite cities anywhere. Quaint little harbour town transforming into one of the most supportive communities you could hope to host a race in. Lots of good coffee, good food, good beer, and plenty of friends.
Just finished catching up with Keith Hanson. Mike Morgan is here and is really fit if nursing a bit of a nagging hamstring. We talked about how important these championship opportunities are for developing athletes, how I’m hopeful Luka takes a similar track to greatness as Mike. Also talked about the lessons learned with Brian Sell as it relates to the handling of Desi Davila, her build up to the Olympic Games Marathon. Keith & Kevin, two of the most respected and down to earth coaches/administrators in the entire U.S. Doing things their own way, men after my own heart….
Big thanks to Race Director Scott Keenan for hooking Team Nebraska up with the sweet digs. He and his staff do things right by the athletes and I feel priveleged to be hosted.
Shake out run went well this morning, the Lakefront Trail running along Lake Superior is beautiful. Weather gods are cooperating, nothing but positive vibes all around.
Had a great surprise on the drive up yesterday. Received a phone call from none other than Killer Coach himself. A couplef final words of wisdom:
1) The race doesn’t start until 32K
2) When you feel like going, don’t!
Thanks for checking in, you know there will plenty to read about tomorrow afternoon, if anything Really Exciting happens between now and then I’ll post an update. As for now, I’m just happy to be here.
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