Justin Puthoff: “The race will be at 3:00pm. Please let Nolan and Slim know how excited you are!”

A few weeks back, engineering co-op Nolan Siefring (middle) and engineer Isaiah “Slim” Winhoven (right) were challenged to compete in a 40-yard dash organized by Justin Puthoff (left). Why? Because nothing says “engineering excellence” like a footrace in business casual attire.

Neither Nolan nor Slim was particularly eager to participate. In fact, both probably hoped that an “important meeting” or “urgent CAD update” would materialize at 3:00pm that Friday. Alas, their calendars were mysteriously cleared by someone [ahem, Justin] with administrative access and a love of spectacle. Tension was high. So were the odds that someone would fake a cramp to avoid

embarrassment. In the end, Nolan prevailed with a convincing victory and bragging rights.

 

This event now joins the hallowed halls of Choice One “athletic” history, alongside such legendary competitions as Cotton Ball Shotput, Charity Cup Bucketball, Sledgehammer Golf, and Pop-a-Shot P-I-G. Because at Choice One, the only thing more competitive than our need to turn everyday life into extremely competitive events is our engineering. Congrats, Nolan—may your victory be long remembered, your stride forever admired, and your inbox never again contain an office-wide calendar invite labeled “mandatory athletic demonstration—back parking lot.”

 

Want to see other Choice Oners faceoff in a footrace? Let us know!