As an elite track and field and X-country runner I shared alot of talk with John and learned to respect his running talent and aggresive tactics. Our very best performances took place over shared competitive workouts where many good "RUNNERS HIGHS' were achieved. Boy, where we ever greyhounds then. He was also a rebel in spirit, as well as a risk take, something I was envious of in a way. I remember that after a State Meet he said he probably could have beat me to the line if only he had not stayed up late guzzling beer at a party.
He was surrounded by a great close knot family of both siblings and friends (Hi there sister Mary) who literally cheered him over many a hilly and wet leaf strewn muddly course. He was indeed a champion mudder who even achieved All American Status, better than us other runners did (and I bet he did not give up having that beer the night before). Good for you John and you are missed.
Richard Holmboe
As an elite track and field and X-country runner I shared alot of talk with John and learned to respect his running talent and aggresive tactics. Our very best performances took place over shared competitive workouts where many good "RUNNERS HIGHS' were achieved. Boy, where we ever greyhounds then. He was also a rebel in spirit, as well as a risk take, something I was envious of in a way. I remember that after a State Meet he said he probably could have beat me to the line if only he had not stayed up late guzzling beer at a party.
He was surrounded by a great close knot family of both siblings and friends (Hi there sister Mary) who literally cheered him over many a hilly and wet leaf strewn muddly course. He was indeed a champion mudder who even achieved All American Status, better than us other runners did (and I bet he did not give up having that beer the night before). Good for you John and you are missed.
Cheers, Rich Holmboe, class of 71 March 12 2021