the Rocket tames 0 degree wind chill

On-site report from Thomas (Pre) Jensen, head of the Rocket Boosters fan club in Stevens Point WI - The Rocket blasted off into a 20 mph headwind, leading the seeded boys up the half mile hill start in 25 degree weather as the frozen spectators struggled to stay warm. Running stride for stride through one and two miles with Nef, The Rocket then opened up the tool box, grabbed the hammer and put it down! It was a site to see and worth getting frozen for as he ran out of the woods at the 3 mile mark like a 14 point buck in the rut and powered his way to the finish. San Diego will be warmer and faster as he will grab the shovel at San Diego and dig as deep as he needs to pull it off. And I will be there to witness is as I being "Pre" am president of The Rocket Boosters and where else would I be on that day ? This is a very good day to be a Rocket Booster as we are very proud of our boy. Life is a mystery but Dyestat helps solve it, See you in San Diego John Dye, Pre

Solinsky and Araia in the woods at 2000 meters
photos by John Ceplina

Solinsky was on top early (below) and then cruised with Araia alongside for a couple of miles (right).