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Go Nunes!

July 25th, 2007 by Scott

Congrats to my Brazilian friend Valmir Nunes on his record setting win at Badwater. We met in the 2006 Spartathlon and I saw him the day before this year’s Badwater and we exchanged jerseys and autographs. And challenges. I told him, with much respect, that if he breaks my record, I’ll go to Brazil and break his. I think we’ll be competing head to head again soon (Spartathlon 2007???). Looking forward to the challenge of again racing with this great man.

Nunes is also a Brooks runner and his Brooks Racer STs were his shoe of choice for this race, also the shoe I wore at Spartathlon and for my two Badwater victories.

Congrats again, Nunes! Also to female winner, Lisa Bliss!

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6 Responses to “Go Nunes!”

  1. laura Says:
    July 25th, 2007 at 11:06 pm

    Better start working on your Portuguese! ;-)

  2. olga Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 9:12 am

    Congrats to all finishers, to Nunes and Akos for going under 24, and to Lisa for coming out first!!!
    Best of luck in Europe on both races, Scott!

  3. krkreft Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 11:28 am

    I would like to add my best wishes for your European tour. How is your ankle? Having sprained mine last Thursday playing walleyball, I am incredulous that you were able to run, let alone set a record time at Hardrock. What have you been doing for rehab on the ankle? KRK

  4. timlooney Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 7:15 pm

    Did I just hear you say Spartathlon 2007! I was wondering if you would go back.

    Congrats to Nunes! That was an incredible accomplishment.

  5. andy mc breen Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 8:24 pm

    Scott,

    I hope your ankle is healing for your future europian runs. I look forward
    to learning about your progress. I am continuing to make great improvement from your incredible coaching skills. Enjoy your travel experience !!!!!!

    Your client and friend

    Andy Mc Breen

  6. Barefoot Ted Says:
    July 31st, 2007 at 6:31 pm

    Met with Nunez at Badwater this year.

    He walked into an interview with Jorge Pacheco (4th place) and Adalberto Flaco Mendoza (11th place) up at the Whitney Portal the day after the race.

    Most of the dialogue caught on tape reveals a noble champion attitude including praising all runners in the event and saying that the chance to meet and make friends was what draws him to the sport. Nice.

    He is a class act, real deal.

    Spanish interview found at http://www.WildMountainRunners.com

    BFT

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