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Paul Petersen
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« on: February 19, 2008, 08:30:19 am »

Alright, even though it's still a few months off, I need to start thinking about and filling the rosters for Wasatch Back. The deal for this year is that we have two comped teams that will fly under the banner of FRB/St.Geo Running Center. We aim to make these teams as competitive as possible. Based on who we get onboard, we will either load the Top 12 people on one team to go for the win, or if the teams are strong enough, we could distribute people evenly and try to go 1-2. Based on our experience last year, I think going 1-2 is possible  if we get the right people for it.

I'd like to recruit 26-28 people for the Wasatch Back. The race is June 21-22, and we will start around 5PM. Based on sheer probability, at least 2-4 people will get injured before the race, hence the extra people. If there are still extras on raceday, then we will have drivers. Our entries our free, so the only expenses are gas money and whatever food you eat. And we'll win. You won't find this anywhere else!!

By April, we will distribute our pool of runners onto each team, based on abilities and recent training/race performances. We are looking for runners much like those that are on the Del Sol team (sub-2:40 marathon). If we end up with 12 sub-2:40 people and 12 sub-2:30 people, I think we will be fast enough to have "even" teams and go 1-2, which would be pretty awesome.

Here's the list of people who have contacted me or Sasha already saying they want in:
1. Paul Petersen
2. Sasha Pachev
3. Clyde Behunin
4. Cody Draper
5. Walter Brown
6. Drew Michener
7. Seth Wold
8. James Barnes
9. Jon Allen
10. Dustin Ence
11. Logan Fielding
12. Dave Holt
13. Jeff McCellan
14. Tyler Cannon
15. Ted Leblow
16. Kory Wheatley
17. Adam Calcio
18. Steve Hooper
19. James Moore
20. Adam Wende
21. Nick Bolinder
22. Mitch Zundell
23. Steve Olsen
24. Steve Ashbaker
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Okay, so on paper we have a full team, but reality, we can count on a few people getting hurt. I'd like to get a total of 28 names on this list. If someone does get hurt, or if there ends up being a surplus, they can count on being drivers and night-bike pacers (which is actually more tiring than running).
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Logan Fielding
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2008, 08:37:54 am »

I am in as well if you'll take me.
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Paul Petersen
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2008, 08:44:39 am »

I am in as well if you'll take me.

Great. I figured you would. I'll just add people to the list at the top of the thread as I get replies.
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2008, 09:28:15 am »

Kid is due June 11, so she should have made her arrival by then and will not be a conflict.  Bigger concern is potential wedding of sis-in-law on June 21.  But still count on me for now.
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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2008, 10:36:48 am »

Wish I could, hopefully next year.
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2008, 10:57:29 am »

I think I should be a pretty solid yes - If you'll accept me.
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2008, 11:08:51 am »

I think I should be a pretty solid yes - If you'll accept me.

Definitely. Hey, is there any chance you St. George guys can talk Hobie into doing it?
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2008, 12:10:39 pm »

I would like to do it again.  Hobie moved back to Idaho about a month ago, at least that is what I was told from the guy where he had been living the last few months, so I don't know if that would work.  I wonder if  Nick McCombs is planning to run with BYU again?
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2008, 12:28:41 pm »

I wonder if  Nick McCombs is planning to run with BYU again?

I would much prefer he run with us! :-)

Actually, I haven't even seen a BYU team registered yet. If someone down in Dixie-land could talk to Nick and invite him onboard, that would be great.
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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2008, 05:39:53 pm »

That team looks like a first place team to me!  We should be able to come up with another one to rival it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2008, 02:48:45 pm »

I'm in if things get seriously, seriously desperate. Wink
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2008, 04:18:40 pm »

I would need to check my schedule, but I would be interested in running if it fits in my plans for those dates.
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2008, 04:30:14 pm »

Great guys, I've added both of you to the pool.
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2008, 02:10:19 pm »

I think I'll be in better shape by the time the race rolls around - if you have room.
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« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2008, 07:15:27 pm »

Paul,
I am interested in running with the team. Can you send me more information on the race? My e-mail is amesbarr33@yahoo.com or my running blog is http://barry.fastrunningblog.com/ if you have any questions let me know.
Thanks,
Barry
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