In the Greater Boston Track Club invitational mile we are offering prize money to the top male and female finishers who are members of USATF Clubs. Nothing for unattached runners. Our intention is to support post collegiate clubs and the athletes who represent them.
The meet is Jan 21 on the fine and fast Harvard indoor track.details on our web site:
Tom
good move.
I agree. Good idea.
Terrific! The meet has always been good, and this'll make it even better.
Looking forward to the meet. It's always a good one.
What a great way to promote club running. Kudos to GBTC.
I agree. This is a fantastic way to promote the post collegiate running community. GBTC does a fantastic job with the meet. Its always well organized and there is usually good competition. Good look to all those who enter!
how much money??
great idea tom. its about time more TRACK meets offer prize money. if a mom and pop 5k road race can offer $100 bucks to some someone who wins in 15:50, winning a mile race in 4:00+ or - should atleast have some reward to it.
hopefully this realization will catch on.
once again, boston leads the scene when it comes to running on all fronts. kudos to all those on the track and behind the scenes!
Sarad, where've you been. We miss you on the roads/track.
Hey Ryan,
Yeah I miss you guys too. I ran/hiked an ultra marathon at the end of September and haven't really been running too much. I'd say since October I was lucky if I averaged 15-25 mpw. I've been lifting a ton lately but running minimally.
I'm hoping to saddle up again soon. I contemplated training for Boston, but the only way I'd do it now is as a long run... I'll be back soon!
Maybe $100 each at least.
Tom
Awesome. Hopefully this will bring some recognition to indoor. The opportunities for post-collegiate athletes to compete indoors are waning...
Can I hold your bulging biceps?
I hurt my foot and I don't know how. Sarad, will you massage it?
Tom: Can you send me an email so I can pass something by you. jack.daniels@nau.edu
Hey Sarad, I'll be running it, if you want to do a long run for about 3 hours.
Merk
Hi Tom. It was a pleasure meeting you and the GBTC group at Club xc champs! (I'm Melissa's friend). Sorry I wasn't able to make the group run in Marin the next day. Happy New Year to ya!