The Christmas party like no other was last Tuesday--and you missed it (unless of course you were there--logical, right?) If my ciphering serves me correctly, this was the 8th TATUR Christmas party, and we're gracious to the Westport Apartments for letting us use their clubhouse again.
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There was the usual finger foods, a veggie tray , cookies, yummish peanut brittle, two red velvet cakes, and CARAMEL BROWNIES!! We had BBQ catered in, which was also outstanding.
But the real reason for coming is to witness the awarding of the Silver Spuds. Our TATURs, who have had amazing years running, or just being awesome.
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Stormy, Edward, and I along with newly drafted presentationist Russell handled the distribution of the trophies that outshine even the Oscars. Justin Franklin wins "Best Performance In A Race". He won Turkey and Taturs 50K after being talked into bumping up to the 50 instead of the 25K. He also smoked the course at Half and Half last weekend, and ran more ups and downs at the Lipbuster Challenge than anyone else.
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And for "Newcomer of the Year, the
Oscar Silver Spud goes to Phillip Berry.
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Scott Smaligo takes home "Most Improved TATUR. Danielle Martin earns the "Comeback Kid" award. Matt Carver wins "Most Improved TATUR" although Stormy deemed him the best TATUR movie producer. I would agree.
Lori Enlow won "Female TATUR of the Year", for finishing Leadville again, winning Pumpkin Holler 25K, and for being an awesome volunteer. Lori even brings her entire family out to work aid stations. She and her fam helped for 24 hours at Pumpkin Holler after her 25K victory, and they even brought 3 generators out for our aid stations to use. (That's a BIGGIE in my books!)
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John Nobles won the "Male TATUR of the Year" for being tough as nails in gutting out a finish in the Prairie Spirit blizzard of 2013. John also is heavy into the volunteer scene.
That concluded the Silver Spuds, but there was one more award to be given. It needed to be something exceptional--if possible even better than a Silver Spud. So this year, the Pink Spud was created and awarded to Kathy Hoover.
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Besides running everything, helping hundreds of people get off the couch and into running, race directing I don't know HOW MANY races--she ran and finished THREE 100s IN THREE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS!! Arkansas Traveller in 29:12, Heartland in 27:38, and Pumpkin Holler in 26:59. You read right--every week was faster. I think she was surprised with the Pink Spud, and she certainly deserves the honor.
Some people had to work the next day, and the crowd dwindled somewhat. But a good crowd stayed and just chilled for another couple of hours. We had the building until 10:00 though, and had to pack things up and call it a night.
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Stormy polishes off the LAST BEER, so the part was over.
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Even in the darkness, Edward is a ray of light to those around him.
And me--I ate too many of those caramel brownies. I had an incredible sugar buzz, and gained all 10 pounds I have spent the last month trying to lose. Merry Christmas.
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