[net.general] FAST RUNNER WANTED!

knut@fluke.UUCP (Doug Knutsen) (05/23/84)

				Emergency!!

I represent a high-quality team entered in the Bellingham (Washington)
Ski-to-Sea Race on May 27, 1984. This is a big-name, multi-event race
incorporating legs in Nordic and Alpine skiing, running, biking, canoeing,
and sailing. But, with only days remaining, we have lost our runner to
emergency work commitments.

We have good reason to expect excellent results in this race. Each of our
event-legs is quite strong and experienced. All have participated in this
race at least twice before. We have sponsorship money. We have all
reservations, transportation (from Seattle area), and connections (during
race) arranged. But we don't have a runner.

If you are interested, first consider that the running involves 8-1/4 miles
of pavement, 7 miles of which is a continuous downhill mountain road.

If you are still interested, here are some guidelines:

    1.	 Excellent intermediate distance speed is necessary. Top competitors
	 in this race run 31 minute (or less) 10K's. With the depth of our
	 team, a 31-32 minute 10K runner would also be appropriate.

    2.	 Prolonged downhill running expertise and experience are very
	 important. On the 7-mile downhill section, sustained speeds of
	 4:45/mile are competitive.

Sure don't want much, do I? Well, creeping desperation warrants this
invasion of net.general. Any takers?



			       Doug Knutsen
			    (206) 356-5405 (W)
			    (206) 821-2989 (H)
			      13321 132nd NE
			Kirkland, Washington  98034
				    USA