Native Iowans reaching for the next level in performance and faith!
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The No. 13 Arizona State University men’s track and field team defended their Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship on Saturday while the No. 8 women took second overall following an action-packed day of competition at the Dempsey Indoor Facility in Seattle, Wash. It was the best finish for the Sun Devil women since claiming the team time in 2008. In the mile run, Shelby Houlihan, SC East, nabbed her first-ever conference title either indoors or outdoors as she cruised to the … [Read more...]
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Casey McDermontt edges out Danna Herrick to win the 24th Red Flannel 5 mile (Des Moines, Feb 16). Casey ran a 29:13 and Danna 29:16. On the men's side Luke Demmel easily claimed victory winning in 25:15. Mason Frank lead early but got nipped by one second as he finished the 3 mile in 14:48. Winner was Connor Wells, Roosevelt HS grad and now a Drake runner (father Doug has been a longtime photographer of running in Iowa). Red Flannel was held in 12 degree weather with little wind. 630 … [Read More...]
(posted previously on the old web site) Lately, I have been obsessed with the story of the great horse Secretariat, but perhaps more specifically the jockey, Ron Turcotte. I remember, even as a child, being caught up in the unfolding story of the great horse about to win the Triple Crown. Since then I have […]
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