Octoginta 50: 1974 interview with the Sulankes

2019 is the 50th anniversary of the Octoginta.  It started in 1969 with the Sulankes (Joyce and Bob) wanting to have a fall ride that wasn't a century.  Here's the interview from 1974.

 

Convergences in a weekend:

1. lunched w/ ol' KU buddy Perry Sprague - ate at the Tokyo Restaurant which was originally my Dad's SIlver Dragon 50 years ago.

 

2. Dinner with KU track teammates Steve Rangel and Drew Hamilton and got the photo book we created of the KU track team years between 1965 -1969. We hope to share the book with more alums t the Kansas Relays.

 

3. Raquel Stucky introduced me to Michael Langston the race director of the Chisholm Trail Marathon & HM. What a great event. Course design by Trevor Darmstetter. Douglas Ave. has posted special street signs labeling Douglas as the Chisholm Trail. 

 

4. Saw Wichita from a tourist's eyes at the same time reminiscing the old places I grew up in and around. Going by St Anthony's Church, a few blocks away from where I grew up,m reminded me of Sarah Smarsh's book (Heartland) and life along 1st and 2nd streets. In contrast, Forest Hills neighborhood was really nice.

 

5. Had a great time meeting people at the Chisholm Trail Run. Came out of my shell and chatted with runners from North Carolina, Idaho, El Paso and throughout Missouri and Kansas. Managed to finish the HM just a tad over 2 hours - without cramping!

 

6. Checked off my bucket list - stayed at the Broadview Hotel. It was a place I admired growing up but never went in. Bonus, the HM start was just outside the front door.