Kelowna topped the podium at cross country running nationals in Ottawa last weekend.

David Guss placed first in the 60-64 age division after a chilly, but sunny race on Nov. 23. The victory kicks off a week of celebration leading in to his 63rd birthday.

After the race, Guss proudly told Capital News that almost every member of the eight person B.C. masters team achieved a podium finish in their age division.

As a result of the team害羞草研究所檚 combined hard work and success, the B.C. masters running team won second place at nationals. For a complete break down of the weekend and a link to the results, visit

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Guss is now taking some time off after a busy season of racing to rest.

However, don害羞草研究所檛 be mistaken, rest for Guss does not mean that he will be a couch potato. He has plans to travel, bike, and yes, do a bit of running in the off-season.

Guss also races on the track and road in addition to the cross country course. Over the summer, Guss and three other B.C. men aged 60-64 broke the world record for the 4x800m relay.