It was with particular interest that I watched the Men’s 400 meters last night. Lalonde Gordon took the Bronze Medal in 44:52. Why should I take an interest in a sprinter from Trinidad & Tobago?
Because he participated at the USA Club Track & Field Championships in Omaha on July 6-7. Lalonde has dual citizenship and was running for the Central Park Track Club last month when he won the 400 in 45:02. If you go to the iaaf.org website you’ll also notice that his personal best at 200 meters (20.63) was achieved right here at Burke Stadium. Nice little connection there and I can say I’ve shaken hands with a 2012 Olympic Medalist.
Going to be an interesting day in London with the Women’s 800 semis, 5000 meter heats starting and the 1500 final for the men. The 5000 heats look to be dominated by the Kenyans and Ethiopians, nothing new there, but I will pick all three American women to advance out of the first round.
Another morning on the bike with a Good Mate. She cranking out a tough set of Mexicans, me getting a hankering for a jelly roll for some reason. Week two and the mates are back into full on training. We get a lot of quizzical looks and the occasional snicker from those that can’t fathom exactly what they are seeing. If this was easy, everyone would be doing it instead of giggling.
I set up our 2012 Omaha Corporate Cup 10K team yesterday, you know this is always my favorite Race of the year in Omaha. As the USATF Nebraska Association Championship for the distance the club team scoring should be very competitive this year.
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