What happens in West Omaha does not stay in West Omaha.
Linda has been busting her rump since December with USA Track & Field’s Athlete Development Program. The program has been a great success since its development and implementation back in the mid-90s. I’m rather proud that the opening paragraph on the application is the same as I penned now 15 years ago. Some things shouldn’t change.
What has changed is the races that participate and the guidance received from the LDR Champs Chairs. When I was the WLDR Champs Chair I had all 11 of our National Championships participating in the program, had their signatures on the line by the time of the annual meeting. Bully pulpit. This year that number has dwindled to 6 and more’s the shame.
Point being here that there is still a lot of great work going on by a lot of dedicated volunteers. Work on behalf of the Entire Sport, work that has far reaching effects for athletes around the U.S. Work that is recognized and appreciated from NYC to San Diego to Seattle to Houston to Indianapolis and beyond.
Thank you Linda for all you do advocating for and supporting our developing American athletes. You don’t hear that nearly enough.
Take a look at the times listed below for consideration into the program. These are the numbers that Team Nebraska especially as a USATF Elite Development Club, and the Lincoln Running Co. Racing Team and Ndorfnz Racing, as USATF Competitive clubs should be chasing. It should be interesting to see who gets close to which marks this year.
And don’t forget, especially if you are in a leadership position, get your 2013 USATF membership!!!!!!!
The goal of the Athlete Development Program (ADP) is to assist in the development of the next generation of GREAT American distance runners. The ADP has been a vital part of USATF since 1990. It is a program, which enables Men’s and Women’s LDR Committees to work collaboratively to provide emerging elite athletes the ability to experience competition at the national level. The ADP provides the athlete with $150 travel stipend, shared room for two nights, ground transportation, meals and waived entry to selected USA championship races.
Eligibility –
In order for the athletes to be eligible, they must:
(1) Have a 2013 USATF membership.
(2) Be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18-29 post scholastic.
(3) Have met one of the following times on a certified course (Please note that the age and time standards have been tightened from previous years):
(4) Athletes need to be in top physical shape to compete. If illness or injury occurs the ADP coordinator needs to be notified.
Women Men
1Mile 4:48.50 or Better 4:11 or Better
5 km 16:50 14:32
10 km 35:15 30:00
15 km 54:27 47:03
10 Mile 58:45 50:45
Half Marathon 1:18:30 1:07:45
Marathon 2:51:00 2:24:00
The Prairie Gators rocked the Old Market Upstream yesterday afternoon. I really dig their new banner. Original members of the Linoma Mashers and the Fishheads help Master Gator Steve Kunasek pull off a unique Cajun sound that has been an Omaha favorite for the last couple of decades. Proud that they come out and play with me at Ni-Bthaska-Ke and the Swamp Stomp (Oktoberfest 8K beginning this year).
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