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NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT - RICK NEF |
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It's not hard to spot Rick Nef in a pack of runners; he has his trademark long ponytail and in a fast moving pack he's usually the only one who looks like he's having fun. Even when I know he's suffering he still makes it look easy: I remember in 2008 while Rick was running the OV50, every time I stopped to supply him with aid I would ask him how he was feeling. He would say he's feeling pretty good then the next time he would say he's feeling sick, but the next time I would see him he's feeling good again. This went on all day but in between feeling good and feeling bad he always kept his pace consistent, never really looked distressed, and like a happy Terminator, just got it done. He finished 4th overall that day. Rick gets around; the list of races he's done include the Canyonlands Half, Moab Half, Spudman Tri, Xterra Tri, Ogden Marathon, Salt Lake Marathon, Southern California Half, Park City Marathon, TOU Marathon, Viking Man Tri, Timberline Marathon and the Boston Marathon. In 2009 he knocked out Ironman Canada and has two Wasatch 100 finishes. His second Wasatch finish was last September (28:46). The amazing thing is last August during a training run he fell and broke his wrist. He ran Wasatch while wearing a big splint on his arm, he fell on it again during the race; unbelievable! I swear Rick is a robot; he feels no pain and just keeps moving even with broken bones. We're proud to Spotlight Rick as our November Runner. Go check him out at www.stridersrunning.com |
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UPCOMING RACES AND EVENTS |
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Antelope Island is hosting the inaugural Antelope Island 100k trail race in the morning; November 6th at 6:00am. The race is closed but I'm sure the 40 registered runners could use some words of encouragement and they pass through White Rock Bay. You never know who might need a pacer too. The 2011 Buffalo Run is scheduled for March 25th-26th. New next year will be a 100 mile option (March 25th) along with the customary 50 mile, 50k and 26k race distances. It's the biggest trail race day in Utah. All the details at www.buffalorun.orgIf you plan on running the 2011 Buffalo Run, here are some scheduled training dates on the Island:November 13th We'll meet at the main gate at 8am and carpool out to the Mountain View trailhead. We will run south to the Lower Frary parking lot and turn around. This is part of the 50 mile course. This run is fairly easy, flat and very runnable. If you want to lengthen the run, just go further south. The entire trail is 11.4 miles long. Our run will be around 12 miles. December 5th Meet at the main gate at 8am. We'll go out to the race start/finish and run the White Rock trail, return to the start/finish then head north and run the Lakeside trail around the north end of the island. Probably around 14-15 miles. January 2nd 8am, main gate, notice a pattern here?. This time we'll go to the race start/finish, We'll do both the White Rock and Split Rock trails, and throw in the Elephant Head out and back as well. Probably around 17-18 miles. February 12th Once again, meet at the main gate at 8am. This time we'll go to the Mountain View trailhead and run south to the ranch and back. This is a fairly flat and very runnable trail. If you want to cut this one short, turn around at the lower Frary parking lot, This will get you about 11-12 miles. Distance -- 22.8 miles March 5th Meet at the main gate at 8am. This will be our last long run and will be the longest. We'll start at the race start/finish, run the White Rock and Split Rock trails, maybe Elephant Head, then for those who want to, we'll run over to run the trail to Bridger Bay campground and around the Lakeside trail. Good preview for the 50 mile runners. If you run everything, I'm guessing it's around 23-24 miles. Just the White Rock/Split Rock combo is 13.5 miles.Registration for the 2011 Winter Racing Circuit is still open. At $125 for all 5 races, it's still a killer deal. Come into Striders to register or visit www.stridersrunning.comThe Holiday running season is getting underway real soon, where has 2010 gone so fast? Here's some fun events coming up:Black & Orange 5K -- November 6th, 10am at Mt Ogden Park -- 3144 Taylor Ave. Registration starts at 9am. For questions call Missy at 801-668-5280Gobbler Gallop 10K & 5K -- November 13, 8:30am at DATC in Kaysville -- 550 East 300 South. Register online at www.davisgobblergallop.com Call 801-593-2374 for questions.Syracuse City Turkey Trot -- November 20th, 8:00am at Syracuse Community Center on Antelope Drive & 2000 W. Register at www.syracuseut.com or at the Community Center. For more info visit www.thenochildleftoutproject.blogspot.com Turkey Leg 5K -- November 25. Farmington, UT. All info at www.fatpackracing.com Ogden Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk - November 25, 9:00am -- Ogden Regional Medical Center. The event is free but food and monetary donations are welcome. For questions contact Sister Stephanie Mongeon 801-479-2255 Ogden Santa Run -- November 27, 4:30pm at 22nd & Washington. Santa Suit provided with registration fee. All details at www.runsanta.com Brigham City Snowman Shuffle 5K & 1 mile Walk -- December 4th, 10:00am at All American Real Estate -- 695 S Main in Brigham City. Registration forms are at Striders, for questions and details visit www.snowmanshuffle.com We're planning a fun run on New Years Eve (morning) here at Striders. Stay tuned for details. |
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