Here’s a 27-year-old flashback look at University of Delaware (UD) faculty retiree CRR Larry Cogburn, who recently touched base with a brief update.

Cogburn has been a Creek Road Runner very nearly since its inception in the 1980s, and it’s clear that he’s enjoyed the affiliation. Here’s what he had to say.

I have bought many Creek Road Runners tank-tops, T-shirts, and sweatshirts over my years at UD and have worn them proudly locally, nationally, and internationally [as evidenced in the photo].

I served as a US. Army combat medic in the Second Indochina War (a.k.a. Vietnam War) 1968-1969, arriving in that country days before the TET Offensive. Afterwards, I completed my higher education (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) under the VA’s G.I. Bill while maintaining physical fitness and enjoying years of mountaineering. 

I joined the UD Animal Science Faculty in 1979, developed a robust research program in Molecular Endocrinology and Functional Genomics, and taught advanced animal physiology to Pre-Vet majors until my retirement in 2017. During my early days, I ran 40-50 miles per week and worked out in [UD’s employee fitness center].

My running declined after I reached 50 years old, but I have walked more and worked out regularly in the [fitness center].

And Cogburn is still working out each week. Kudos, and thanks for your service.