Nebraska has established itself as one of the premiere trail running states anywhere, thank you very much Kaci Lickteig, Ivan Marsh, Pete Kostelnick, Jeremy Morris, Todd Nott, Tim Langdon, Tim McGargill, Justin Mollak et al.
Trails and trail runners everywhere you look. Its popularity unquestioned. It has become relevant like never before. The 11th annual Nebraska Trail Run holding the distinction of longest continuously held in the state. And most challenging. But this isn’t about April 1st.
This coming Saturday is the USA 100 Mile Trail Championships! Rocky Raccoon down in my old neck of the Texas woods. Known for blazing fast times, it tempts and attracts runners from all over the US. And $4000 in prize money.
Nebraska is sending down 4 athletes to contest what I deem unimaginable. Three of them run for Nebraska Run Guru Elite. Kyle Clouston, Stacy Shaw, and Jerrod Anzalone are registered, ready, and raring to go. Their NRGE mate’s Jeff Gregg and Pete accompanying to crew. Joining them will be Cyrstal Foust (unattached) of Fremont.
Even though I don’t know how they do it, how they make it, I am probably the happiest and proudest guy around. NRGE representing my state, my spirit, and my USA Championships. Good enough.
Some of the roadsters will race at the Dalton Gang 5K this Saturday. We’ve been fortunate with cooperation by the weather gods and look to have another near perfect morning to RUN FAST.
The days are lengthening. The more sun the more Bar None work to be done. But these moments of morning musings must remain.
The 2007 Swamp Stomp, the first was held in 2006. Sponsored by Omaha Sports Physical Therapy and brought to you by USATF Nebraska. Competitive Trail Running in Nebraska started with The Swamp Stomp and Ni-Bthaska-Ke Trail Runs. It has morphed into one of the most popular aspects of putting one foot in front of the other.
I used to dare have a fair bit of flair in the air even with no hair up there. *2009
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