First blush. Surface. From the hip. WYSIWYG. Love at first sight?
Dependable. Consistent. Principled. Unflinching. Unfazed.
The calliope of life, ever changing seekers, giving it a whirl. Only the ride remains the same.
Some people insist I have changed and it is true I have softened considerably. But my core, the very center of the vision and message unchanged, unyielding. This ride, with an always changing cast of characters, delivers the promised attraction and thrill. Leathered butterfly wings enduring, gossamer fading into the fabric.
I hope that is one thing they’ll say about me when I’m gone. “That Old Will, he stuck to his guns!” “You knew exactly what you were dealing with from the old fart!” “No pretenses made, never in it for the popularity!” Prima Facie. Run Guru.
We lost one of the Oldest School Runners. Ed Whitlock of Canada, a week after his 86th birthday. Superman to those that follow marathoning closely. Sub 3 hours at 73 years old, sub 4 hours at 85. Lost to prostate cancer, may his legacy live on.
Our new Nebraska Trail Run logo! A little softer around the edges but still the rugged accomplishment to round out your trail resume.
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