The Omaha Corporate Cup 10K is this Sunday. This event was for decades the signature Competitive event on the Omaha calendar. Lord knows I threw everyone and everything I had at Tim Dooling’s “event” record set back in the 80s. It will never be taken down with the new course and I suppose maybe it should remain that way. Race Director Gary Meyer predicts the winning time will be over 33 minutes. Dooling was a man among men and years ahead of his time. He was and remains an enigma wrapped in a riddle cloaked in a mystery. May his legacy live long.
The 2nd annual Wabash Trace Marathon is also this weekend. Look for Nebraska Run Guru Elite to notch our first win (we are after all and unapologetically, In It To Win It.) Jerrod Anzalone will be rocking the new kit and attitude, catch him if you can!
This weekend is also a very special event, but not so close to home. NRGE’s Lindsey Brezenski is putting a 5K on in her hometown of Bettendorf, Iowa in honor and support of her brother Brett. The run is called “3 For 30”. Her brother Brett Greenwood was a standout for the Iowa Hawkeyes and a former Pittsburgh Steeler. All proceeds will go to the Brett Greenwood Foundation to raise money and awareness of anoxic brain injuries. More information at the following link: http://qctimes.com/sports/football/college/big-10/iowa/former-hawkeye-making-progress/article_abd098ba-530f-5dc7-aba8-71feac5c2b04.html#.Ui-Aehyjzok.facebook
Just for fun I’ll post some of the awards I have received over the years. In 2007 I was awarded the Lincoln Track Club Distinguished Service Award. How bout them apples and no take backs! I’d like to quote from the narrative Ann Ringlein provided that evening: “Will is one of the most passionate people I know about running. When you are passionate about something you develop lifetime friendships and you create some adversaries. Outspoken Will has certainly done both where ever he has lived- he stirs the pot and keeps things interesting….” Hallelujah Ann, hallelujah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Fkuq5Lf0Q
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