Just finished a hot 6 with Robert Borer. Today’s column title kind of sums him up. A Real Beast of a competitor and one heck of a nice guy.
I thanked Robert today. Told him that until I started training him I considered Obstacle and Spartan events just so much glow-mud-neon-foam-virtual-slippy slide-fluffy-kumbaya-fanny pack wearing-headphone sporting-hand holding-untimed novelty nonsense. A position I still mostly hold but will no longer blanket all races/racers with.
I told him that anyone that yields to my guidance, accepts the challenges of my workouts, puts in the work, has my respect, even if they are ice skating.
Sam and Jack Runde will be skating into Lacrosse, Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon for the USATF Region 8 Championships. Both qualified in the 3000, Sam also in the 1500. This morning’s early workout 400, 300, 200, 100. Sam (61.9, 45.0, 26.7, 12.55), and Jack (81.0, 57.8, 35.1, 16.0) both showing they are ready.
Robert is kicking butts half his age thanks to me kicking his!
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