Another ThunderDome Running PR

Over the weekend the 2012 edition of the Icebreaker indoor marathon and half marathon took place at the Pettit National Ice Center in West Allis, WI. The event sold out again this year with five total races that include a 5k, marathon relay, two heats of the half marathon, and the marathon to wrap up the racing on Sunday.  Race director Chris Ponteri and his race team do an amazing job with the event and the fourth year event is now on everyone's race calendar each January.


*photo is courtesy of Bill Flaws of Running in the USA. www.runningintheusa.com

Marek Kotrly, Brookfield, WI, raced to a 3rd place finish in the fast section of the half marathon Saturday morning. Marek's time of 75:39 was a PR and kept him on track for his key race of 2012. Marek is racing in the 2012 USA National Marathon Master's Championships held in conjunction with the Twin Cities Marathon this fall.

We are going to feature Marek next week in our ThunderDome Running blog section with an interview finding out how he balances his busy life schedule with his running goals. Marek is an amazing example of how it can be done with the right dedication and planning.  Hopefully everyone can take something away from Marek's secret to solid running as he continues to PR after turning 40!!