A Half Marathon Is Still Quite A Workout

Following my revelation of the 1978 training run Marathon, Michael Gross sent me this result from the 1986 NVTC Half Marathon.  Some familiar names are present, including Michael in 6th place.  I especially note the weather information!   Seventeen degrees at the start, rising to a balmy 34 at the finish.  And a 0 degree wind chill!  Happy Valley at its finest...

More Pics of Yore With Some Additional Down Under Content: The Only Fool Here Is Me!

Photos by Greg Reyner.

That's Track Alumni Golfer Todd Leggett tossing the javelin, but we need help identifying the three steeplechasers.  (Some time between '82 to '86.)  Mere moments after posting, the answer was given by Bob Hudson!  (Steeplers - Vinny Accardi, Rick Clellan, Nick K)  My readers are the best.

I have received a few submissions concerning the recent post about recruiting in Australia.  It isn't bad enough that so many swimming and crawling/running creatures can kill you in Australia, but now the plants are getting in on the action!

Australia's Plant of Pain

But let's leave on a happier note.  Here's a cat with an accurate map of Australia on its nose.  I am assured that this isn't a joke.  Tasmania must be on her tongue.