The Lincoln Marathon, in my humble (!) opinion just got better. Both winners (Mario Macias, 2:21:17) and Camille Herron (2:44:06) set out to take down the too long standing event records. Both barely missed. I have a feeling we’ve seen the last of decent regional times taking the top spot in Nebraska’s biggest marathon. Nancy has to be thrilled with the top performances. A lot of non Nebraskans had the marathon on their schedule and that is great for competition.
Big sombrero tips to Eric Noel (Lincoln Running Co. Racing) on his 4th overall finish in 2:30:10 and to my boy Cory Logsdon of Team Nebraska (8th, 2:38:46) on their top 10 finishes, the only Nebraskans to earn that distinction. Ndorfnz Racing’s top finisher was Jason Zakaras (12th, 2:44:21).
On the women’s side Lincoln Running Co. Racing clearly assumed bragging rights placing both Hannah Kinberg (3rd, 2:53:50) and Frankie Petersen (4th, 2:54:31) in the top 5. Kaci Lickteig of Ndorfnz Racing finished 6th in 2:56:41. Team Nebraska’s Shannon Suing had a big pr of 2:58:20 for 7th overall. Christy Nielsen rounded out the Nebraska finishers in the top 10 (10th, 3:02:13). Team Nebraska’s Natalie Jetensky took top Masters Female finishing 19th overall in 3:11:18. She’s the new Sheriff. James Bressette of Clinton, Arkansas amazed everyone by carrying his 52 year old body around Lincoln (18th, 2:48:26) to take the Masters Male title. Miguel Ordorica (40th, 2:56:41) was the top Nebraska male master.
The Women’s Half was very competitive. Team Nebraska took 6 of the top 10 spots including Bridget Easley‘s win in 1:21:38. Bridget showed just how tough she is, she had her second child only 5 months ago. Megan Thomas (2nd, 1:21:50), Natalie Como (3rd, 1:21:58), Alysha Davis (6th, 1:23:53), Emily Kraus (7th, 1:23:55), and Anne Shadle (9th, 1:25:35) all represented with distinction. Lincoln Running Company Racing’s Hayley Sutter (9th, 1:24:07) and Nora Youngs (10th, 1:26:42) also ran well. Ndorfnz racing’s top finisher was 41 year old Theresa Gosnell (11th, Overall Masters Female, 1:26:51).
In the Men’s Half it was once again Lincoln Running Co. Racing taking the top honors with Neil Wolford (3rd, 1:08:31) leading the way. Team Nebraska’s Eric Rasmussen (5th, 1:09:01) and Kyle Smith (7th, 1:10:36) had good races. Wolford’s LRC mates Tom Nichols (9th, 1:10:41) and Michael Rathje (10th, 1:10:47) rounded out the best of the best.
So, on balance a competitive day for the most part. Lincoln Running Co. has shown that they are seriously challenging to be the best club in Nebraska. Give me a year with Team Nebraska Run Guru Elite, we hope to be right up there.
USATF Nebraska Association Club Top 10 finishes across the half and full.
MEN
Lincoln Running Co. Racing: 4 (1 Full + 3 Half)
Team Nebraska: 3 (1 Full + 2 Half)
Ndorfnz Racing: 0
WOMEN:
Team Nebraska: 7 (1 Full + 6 Half)
Lincoln Running Co. Racing: 4 (2 Full + 2 Half)
Ndorfnz Racing: 1 (1 Full)
COMBINED SCORING
Team Nebraska: 10
Lincoln Running Co. Racing: 8
Ndorfnz Racing: 1
Competition between LDR clubs in Nebraska!?!? Where in the world did all this come from? Ask me! Ask me!
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In other news the Invest in Yourself 5K was also yesterday. Team Nebraska’s Matt Pohren (1st, 15:50) took the win and the accompanying Borsheim’s trophy. (My boy Luka Thor of Team Nebraska was late getting to the race but still wound up 3rd.) Michaela van der Westhuizen (19:12) took the Women’s win. There were over 1600 finishers, pretty amazing.
Michaela (looking fit and happy) and husband Peter will soon be moving to God’s Country. Austin, TX for the uninitiated. I’ll miss them both as mates and friends.
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