The Western Track Meet is on the Horizonfinally!
And the odds are:
Mens Race: Anton Krupicka 8-5. We all know he’s the man to beat. The heat will be his toughest competitor. Hal Koerner 5-2. Last year’s winner knows he can run under 16 now, if he has injury issues, he’ll be rested and ready to rip one. Erik Skaden 4-1. A few bridesmaids finishes, last year ran 16:34, has been running strong, if he peaks now, it may even be his turn to win. A podium finish for sure. John Olsen 4-1. Ran a fast one at Rio Del Lago, and is ready and fit for this one. Lon Freeman 5-1. He was close last year, this year should be no different…not to mention the experience factor. Mike Wardian 6-1. Mike’s two wins at the “no headphones” 50k and 100k, shows he’s the fastest one in the field, has run under 16 for 100 miles. Brian Morrison 6-1. His DQ finish a few years ago has probably made him quite hungry to have a good run. It would be great to see him return and run up front. Speedgoat Karl 7-1. Took the lucky number 7 position, I have no issues now and feel good, but the real focus is on the AT after the track meet. If I’m in it, I’ll be going for it, if I’m not, I’m gonna have a fun run! Jorge Pacheco 8-1. Jorge is always in it early, if he can survive the early pace into Robinson Flat, and feel fresh there, my guess is he’ll have good run. Josh Brimhall 9-1. Josh ran 16:48 at San Diego a few years ago, that’s enough to tell me he makes the list. Todd Braje 9-1. Wondering if he peaked too early. Probably not, he’s got the speed to be up front, we’ll see where he ends up. Graham Cooper 10-1. I think he’s been running well lately, his odds should probably be better, being a previous winner, but this field is tough. Zach Miller 12-1. Zach would have been further up this list without arthroscopy on his knee, but at least he’s here. Top 10 would get him back next year, if he holds up well, he could be much further up this list. Andy Jones-Wilkins 13-1. AJW is the sentimental favorite, and looking to go under Twiet’s master record (17:17)….and probably will, but there’s a few masters ahead of him on this crazy list. Dan Olmstead 13-1. Speedy on shorter distances, on a great day could even contend to win. Glen Redpath 14-1. Has shown great prowess in the past, and could work his way up this list, if he hangs tough Sean Meissner 14-1. Off and On, when he’s on he’s fast, when he’s off, he’s out. A hard call, would love to see Sean nail one at Western. Neil Olsen 15-1. Another Master looking to crack the top 10. Hiroki Ishikawa 15-1. It would be cool if Hiroki won, he’s already a national hero in Japan, he could be a hero in the US too. Notables: Mark Godale Alan Abbs Mike Wolfe Chikara Omine Jeann Pommier Jeff Riley Kevin Sullivan Scott Wolfe Jack Cooke Jez Bragg Tracy Moore Women’s Race Nikki Kimball 5-2. Even after just running 53 miles in Vermont, she’s the toughest one in the field, and just getting herself back into great shape. No rookie at this one. Kami Semick 4-1. One of the few to beat Nikki, and with a good run could take the throne from Nikki. Jenn Shelton 6-1. Another speedy one, but will she manage her fuel well? Eat your gel Jenn! Beverly Abbs 7-1. Close but not quite fast enough to hang up front the whole distance. Suzannah Beck 8-1. The fastest of the bunch at shorter distance, I believe a sub 2:40 marathon. But this ain’t no marathon. If she plays here cards right, she has the talent and speed to go close to Ann Trason’s record…but she’ll have to nail her first 100. Devon Crosby-Helms 9-1. Just behind Suzannah, we’ll see what kind of 100 experience she brings to the table, she has the speed to stay up front. Caren Spore 11-1. I hear she’s been running well and will look for her best time this year. Jenny Capel 11-1. Not fast enough to compete for the win, but always a solid performer. Francesca Conte 12-1. Sentimental favorite, great Hong Kong runner. Notables: Meghan Arbogast Michelle Barton Rena Schumann Beth Vitalis Suzie Lister Sabrina Moran Prudence L’HeureuxA few things to think about: Please correct me if I’m wrong.
The over 40 category is a race in itself, the record is 17:17…Tim Tweitmeyer. Andy Jones-Wilkins Speedgoat Karl Jorge Pacheco Neil Olsen All these guys are over 40 and will be running for the masters record too!
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