On behalf of our little operation, let me wish all of you a happy, healthy, and relaxing holiday season from Down the Backstretch. As much as we all love cross country, track & field, and road racing, it's now time to turn our focus to family and friends rather than results and performances.
As we've done in the past, DtB is going to enjoy a little holiday vacation. We'll return to action after the New Year, of course, getting you back on top of the sport and the budding indoor season.
Before we go, let me take a moment to thank some of the folks who made 2012 another fine year for DtB. First off, special, heart-felt thanks go to Adam Lindahl of TC Running Company and the Board of Directors at USA Track and Field Minnesota for their support of DtB as its presenting sponsors. Without their generous investments in our site, DtB would likely not still exist.
We'd also like to thank everyone who has advertised with us during the year -- folks like Twin Cities In Motion, Grandma's Marathon, the Minnesota Distance Running Association, the University of Minnesota Track and Field Camps, C Tolle Run, the Autism 5K, and Life Time Fitness. Your business is truly appreciated!
Special thanks goes to Jim Ferstle who has served as DtB's day in, day out reporter and editor since August. Jim brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and care to his work, something we know readers trust and value.
I'd also like to thank anyone and everyone who has contributed to DtB. Special thanks go to co-founder Pete Miller, fantasy contests director Doug Cowles, photographer Gene Niemi, ultra-running maven Alex Kurt, and high school lists' statisticians Kevin Moorhead, Bill Miles, and Tim Miles. Without the generous contributions of those folks and others, DtB wouldn't have been all that it was this year.
Finally, allow me to thank you, our readers, for making DtB an important part of your enjoyment of the greatest sport on earth. Your continued loyalty to DtB makes the job of covering all the track, road, and cross country action fun and rewarding.
Happy Holidays everyone!
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