Shorewood Track and Field

It was cold and windy, and it ended in rain... But it always does at this meet so nobody should have been surprised.

Because of the trying conditions this week's commentary will start with the spectators.

The Washington Family got the award for the most prepared spectators. They had a seemingly endless supply of blankets and coats and umbrellas etc. It must be an Army thing ( coaches are not eligible in this category so Dom's back pack was not considered although he may be in line for the "Mary Poppins" bronze bumbershoot trophy if he keeps wearing it).

Competition for the "loudest lungs" trophy is heating up with Dr. Erickson and Mr. Washington in a virtual dead heat. It is shaping up as a classic match between the preacher and the drill sergeant. The tie breaker may come down to attendance. Feel free to vote in the comments section.

The results for the runners have been posted over at Wisconsin Track and Field although not all of the names listed are accurate.

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TJ ran a respectable 53.3 in the open quarter. The real surprise however came from Jordan who clocked in at 56.9. Jordan is a freshman who is very quickly establishing himself as a future star. John B had to run in lane 8 which is a killer because you can't see any of the other runners until they blow past you and then of course it is too late; still a 62 means that he has room to lower his mile time some more.

Brian took 5th in the 800 in 2:06.9, it looked like he hit the wall in the final turn. We've all been there Brian.

Drew won the open mile with an easy 4:40 but the real story was once again a little further back. Sam ran 5:16 which was a 10 second PR and a huge effort in the rain.

Christian ran a very gutsy 3200m and finished in 10:52. He went out in 5:15 which was very close to his PR in the mile. Brian L finished just behind him in 11:35. Flanders is listed at 11:45 but I have it on good authority that he never got out of bed much less got on the bus; still not a bad time for someone who was asleep.

Nick ran 16.86 in the 110 hurdles and anchored the mile relay team which, by finishing second, kept us from owning last place all by our selves.

The next race is Tuesday in Pewaukee ( hosted by Slinger),

Some pictures will be up tomorrow.


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