Well there were some races last weekend, at least some athletes toed the line and gave it everything they had. The umpteenth annual classic Ralston Run continues to stay the course of minimum standards well received. Two point nine seven (ish) miles through some big hills. No results to be found, drats.
The Seward Optimist Club 10K showed better with Conor Wells running 33:59. Overall female was Carrie Brox in 39:11.
A new event to Omaha, The Indie 5K & 10K, featured a rare twist with siblings Jordan (18:47) and Shelby (21:57) Tucker taking the overalls in the 5K. No noteworthy performances in the 10K.
Interesting results from the Brownville Half Marathon. Fifty year old Todd Nott took the overall in 1:23:45. Steve Cross (42) of Team Nebraska was second in 1:25:43. Anne Marie Chappell (35) was 3rd O/A and first female in 1:26:46. You might remember that Anne Marie is faster than you by virtue of her 2:45:12 overall win at the 2011 Lincoln Marathon. Forty four year old Eddie Paden was 4th in 1:31:07. NRGE masters studette Stacy Shaw (48) continues her return, yes, mouth still wired shut, by finishing 5th overall in 1:32:50. She’s coming for you. In the accompanying 5K one of my favorites Angee Henry (38) was 2nd overall in 22:50.
Our boy Pete Kostelnick ran 44 miles in 7:30 and then followed with 24 miles in 4 hours eighteen minutes. No big deal? He did it like this: “Simulated the first 22 miles of up of Badwater on treadmill mile by mile at 0-10% incline. ~6600 vert feet.” WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT AT HOME, FEAT PERFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL!
Linda and I had a wonderful opportunity to get trained up for BIX and its infamous Brady Street Hill later this month by attending the Midday Mile Repeats hosted by Cade and Molly Pearson. A one half mile hill, killer grade, up and down, up and down, up and down, we called it a day after 10 of the buggers. Angie Hodge and Krista Palm amazed us all by amassing 20 climbs and descents.
Riddle me this! What’s the difference between Farm Strong and Pharm Strong? Farm Strong is the by product of time, conviction, and hard physical labor. Pharm Strong is as easy as knowing the right doc. Farm Strong Leaves no Questions. Pharm Strong Raises Eyebrows. Farm Strong is Real. Pharm Strong is Synthetic. Farm Strong is Proud Accomplishment. Pharm Strong is for Cheats.
I’m doing Elite Athlete Recruiting for the Twin Rivers YMCA Freedom Half Marathon. Early commitments from some of the the top male and female athletes in Nebraska will help them in their pursuit of state record times. And the attendant prize purse, sponsored by Gretna Family Health. Competition, Kapiche?
Peace, Love, Run. The Pearson’s have a hit with their Midday Mile Repeats.
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