Race
Report on Team Slug's Web Page
All-Nighter
leads Slugs back to Glory-days, as Slug contingent picks up steam! Or; Mud,
blood, and beer --- well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad!
What
a day. In spite of the superior weather, we still managed to have a great time
on the super-secret Slug course here in
Central Delaware
. While the governor, and John Clark; were no-shows, we did see the return of
the All-Nighter and My Favorite Sluggette; to augment an outstanding field of
old and new slugs. Leading the pack in a footrace with Rob Powell, was one our
most experienced Army-slugs, Mr. Mark Crisman, who cruised in at 4:02. No doubt
he cut us a break by not going under four, when he probably could have. For his
kindness and generosity, he retains his "Slug, in good standing"
status.
A bit back in the men's field were some other good performances. Rick Ryan,
running for "Marathons for Hope" in support of our fallen war heroes
brought home a solid third place finish. Also, Don Baun drove in from
Ohio
the night before just to earn the black slug shirt. And, he did it with honor
and dignity; grinning and keeping a positive attitude the entire way in. Also,
there was a Trail Dawg or two barkin' back in the pack. One of da'dawgs even
went as far as to stumble, and get all dirty and bloody, in order to prove
Slugworthy. She is a true trail runner, and earned that shirt today.
Representing
Nashville
, and looking great while doing it was Ms. Angela "Slug-name to be
announced later....by the All-Nighter" Ivory. The women were led by a first
time ultrarunner, Ms. Brittany Klimowicz, currently a senior at the
University
of
Delaware
. She kept moving and smiling the entire way, not once stopping for a slice of
Russell's chocolate birthday cake.
And, that is why we were here on this day. To celebrate Mr. Russell B. Cheney's
65th birthday. And, all the Slugs were able to meet and greet him, as Brother
Russell finished his 219th marathon/ultra. He was escorted most of the day, and
to the finish line, by a fellow Los Angeles Legger, Charles
"Hollywood" Sayles; and Larry "Mr. Excitement" Macon in his
280th-plus marathon/ultra finish. While all Slug events are special; this
"terrible trio" of slugs made it more so than usual.
At the back; were the real slugs; the folks who are my personal heroes. And,
this day they did not disappoint. Ms. Amanda "The Pokey Monster"
Bundeck (in her first marathon effort), rolled, rumbled, and in the end crashed
through the finish line in a sweet 7:33. Now it was no record Crazy Horse
finish, but it definitely was respectable. For her efforts she received a bottle
of
Delaware
's Finest Punkin Ale. Special note and appreciation should also be paid to Ms.
Lisa Walton who performed her duties in a most awesome manner as the Race
Director. Keeping this many slugs out of the clutches of Ranger Rick is no easy
chore. But she got it done! And, for her efforts she has been named an honorary
slug, and received the original t-shirt. Thanks Lisa!!!
Happy Trails & Keep Runnin'
The Hitman