Michigan > Everywhere else?

The U.P. is pretty nice. It would be a good place to retire to, IMO.

fsdasdfa wrote:

The U.P. is pretty nice. It would be a good place to retire to, IMO.

Agreed. The U.P. is also home to Tracy Lokken, arguably the top Masters marathon runner in the country.

fsdasdfa wrote:

The U.P. is pretty nice. It would be a good place to retire to, IMO.

Agree, but just not during winter. Last year's polar vortex doesn't count as it was cold down here as well (Oakland County), but normally it gets pretty brutal up there.

162430 wrote:

The U.P. is also home to Tracy Lokken, arguably the top Masters marathon runner in the country.

Wow, that's a huge deal, I'm moving there today.

Agreed!

The U.P. is actually warmer in winter than where I live now. However, they do get quite a bit more snow, especially up on the Keweenaw!

okthen wrote:

162430 wrote:

The U.P. is also home to Tracy Lokken, arguably the top Masters marathon runner in the country.

Wow, that's a huge deal, I'm moving there today.

I know it's a huge deal. That's why I posted it. Duh.

Regarding your original premise: yes, Michigan > everywhere else. In running and in general.

And of course the U.P. is fantastic. I'd rather retire here than Florida or Arizona, that's for sure!

okthen wrote:

162430 wrote:

The U.P. is also home to Tracy Lokken, arguably the top Masters marathon runner in the country.

Wow, that's a huge deal, I'm moving there today.

Sounds to me like you're jealous. You must live in Florida, or wish you did, right? Also, I bet dimes to dollars that the master's runner that was brought up is better than you and you're 23, right?

Uh huh. It's great until you have to deal with all the Canadians sneaking across the border and replacing our bacon with their fake, nasty version. At least Mexicans being quality product in.

Its tough being the favorite at the beginning of the season. And the Michigan Ladies are slight favorites at that. It will be interesting to see how the skinning girls handle being the favorite. Will they have the juice to make it through the entire season at #1? Or will the Lady Wolverines crap the bed and splat at NCAA's in the middle of November? My guess is that they will falter at NCAA's and finish 7th.

At the rate they've been going @ UM's athletic department cross country will be a female only sport soon enough, just like volleyball or triathlon now. Hopefully Sullivan can smack some sense into Dave Brandon with some quality results harkening back to the Warhurst era, assuming Brandon is capable of common sense that is (doubtful).

As to the the original premise Michigan is great in the summer, but some years there is way too much snow Jan-Mar to make it an ideal place for runners.

99 bottles of beer on the trac wrote:

okthen wrote:

Wow, that's a huge deal, I'm moving there today.

Sounds to me like you're jealous. You must live in Florida, or wish you did, right? Also, I bet dimes to dollars that the master's runner that was brought up is better than you and you're 23, right?

Good call, 99. okthen is definitely jealous. In fact, he has one of the worst cases of "mitten envy" that I have ever seen.

Well, michigan is definitely not better than Appalachian State Junior Teachers' College. Can't ever see that thumping too often.

ruger wrote:

Well, michigan is definitely not better than Appalachian State Junior Teachers' College. Can't ever see that thumping too often.

Football? Who cares… XC FOR LIFE

The D1, D2, NAIA, and high school talent in Michigan is unreal. By far the best running state.

Michigan wrote:

The D1, D2, NAIA, and high school talent in Michigan is unreal. By far the best running state.

D3 isn't too shabby either. Calvin and Hope were both top 10 last season and Calvin men were dominant a few years back.

True. And there are also Hanson brooks, Ron warhurst, and a few other elite coaches. Not only do many great coaches, programs, runners live here, but this state is amazing for running with all the trails.

Plus...

GLR... GREAT LAKES RELAY

Detroit is great in the evenings/nights. Like the 4th of July everyday.