Went to Market to Market. The biggest event on the local calendar this weekend of course is the 5th annual Mkt2Mkt Relay and open 50K. Team Nebraska has been quite stingy the last 3 years, taking the open men and co-ed traveling trophies at the day’s end. There could be some big shakes coming up. Our open men’s team has been decimated by the loss of Peter vd Westhuizen, David Adams, Luka Thor, and Matt Pohren. Our Co-ed team has lost Peter Falcon, Matt Schneider, and Justin Mollak. Our open women’s team is a question mark. It is anyone’s race this weekend.
One thing that will Never fall is our event/course record. A couple of years ago the mates averaged sub 5:30 pace for the entire morning. Our co-ed record is sub 6:00 pace, that might be attainable some day but I’m guessing it is safe for at least another year.
The 50K looks to be where the most competition may be. It should be a real battle on the men’s side with a trio of Good Mates battling it out for the title. Mountain and Trail stud Ivan Marsh will be there. So will Ultra stud Jeremy Morris. But Tim Langdon has them both in his sights and won’t go down easily. Could be the race of the day. On the women’s side our duo of Ashley Schurman and Linda Barnhart figure to be among the leaders heading into the Hay Market.
Group run from Red Dirt Running Co. tonight beginning at 6:00 pm. Varying paces and distances, fun for one and all! Good opportunity to stop in and check the Big Sale, lots of shoes at 30% off.
2011 winning Co-ed team. Front- Me, Linda, Emily Langdon, Carole Swanson. Back- Matt Schneider, David Adams, Peter vd Westhuizen, and Eric Rasmussen. All smiles, winning is FUN!
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