FOR JANE
The Bacon Strip Races, Tuesday Night Track and Mountain Ave Mile were the creation of our late friend, Jane Welzel. Jane passed on Aug 31st, 2014 and while she can not be here physically to cheer us on, she will be there in spirit. She loved to compete but more importantly, she loved being with friends and she would have wanted the races and TnT to continue. We miss you Jane!
Click below to learn more about Jane:
Wikipedia
Janes brother n law wrote a book about her
UMass Hall of Fame
Coloradoan article hall of fame:
Coloradoan article passing
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Photo Credit: Fort Collins Coloradoan
Jane Welzel's running accomplishments
Five-time Olympic Trials marathon participant (1984, 1988, 1992, 1996 2000).
U.S. marathon champion (2:33:24)
1996 USA Track and Field 25K champion (1:29:47)
1996 and '97 USATF Master Runner of the year
Winner of the 1992 Grandma's Marathon (personal best 2:33:01)
Winner of the 1979 Nittany Valley Marathon (2:48:47)
Winner of the 1983 Philadelphia Marathon (2:36:18)
Winner of the 1988 Hokkaido Marathon (2:40:53)
1988 Runner's World Comeback Runner of the Year
2013 Colorado Runners Hall of Fame