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Jason likes the Marathon the Best. “It’s unpredictable!”
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...]
A Recovery Run: Secretariat
(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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