Friday, May 1, 2009

2009 Team: Joey Butler

Joey Butler Email: ultrajoe517@gmail.com Personal Records: * 19:55 5K @ Turkey Trot, Huntsville, AL Nov 2008 * 42:07 10K @ Dam Bridge, Florence, AL Nov 2008 * 1:35:27 Half Marathon @ Huntsville Half, Huntsville, AL, Nov 2008 * 3:22:45 Marathon @ Rocket City, Huntsville, AL Dec 2008 * 5:51:03 Mountain Mist 50K, Huntsville, AL Jan 2009 * 55 miles in 12 hours, Delano 12 Hour Race, Decatur, AL March 2009 Brief Bio: Graduated from UAH in 1991 with BS in Electrical Engineering. Employed by NASA as IT Manager. Started running in 2003. Have competed in over 145 events ranging from 1 mile to 12 hour races including 6 marathons and 6 ultra marathons. Short and Long Term Goals: Short: Consistently break 20 minutes in 5K; Break 40 minutes in 10K; Qualify for and run Boston Marathon Long: Do more 50 milers and possibly a 100 miler; Stay healthy, get faster, and enjoy running with my friends; Continue to coach new runners and help them meet their goals. Community Involvement: * HTC Board - Secretary & Member * Volunteer at various races including Cotton Row, Rocket City, and Autumn Chase * Coach Next Steps 10K Training Group and Half Marathon program at Fleet Feet