Finished the 2012 American Birkebeiner 54K Classic Race on 2/25/12 !!!
Ultra #3 Finished!
Held in Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin, the Birkie is one the worlds best cross country ski races. Running in its 39th year, the Birkie attracted 9000 skiers from all over the world which always includes many olympians as well. I feel very accomplished for competing in this event and very happy that I finished with a smile on my face!
I finished in the 60% percentile in the Classic 54K (33.55 miles) race with a time of 5:25:13. My wife, Lori was there at the finish to greet me too! What a finish to have thousands of spectators cheering you in on main st. downtown Hayward! I will always remember this one for sure! I am truly a very happy ultra-skier!
Here are a few photos of me at the finish, my wife Lori, and very good midwestern friends Ultra Bill Thom and Mike Pellikan. Bill and Mike finished their 50K Birkie Skate Race in 3:55 and 4:20 respectively. These are great times for one who doesn't know.
Donated: $100.00 2/28/12
That's great you are adding ultra skiing and maybe cycling events to your roster, Norb! How about sea- kayaking or trekking? The sky's the limit! Take care, stay healthy. Thanks for the great blog and work you're doing! John
ReplyDeleteI deeply appreciate that John! Thanks so much for your support!
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