As we gave thanks on this annual holiday for the many blessings in our lives, we also celebrate with fast 5k races. In Nothern Alabama, that means the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and the Living Waters Race, both of which produce personal best times.
On Thursday, the team had 7 members competing for top honors, all turning in very fast times. Overall, the team placed 3 runners in the top lead by Eric Charette taking 4th place. Donald Bowman was first men's master finisher. There were over 1100 pre-registered runners with just under 1000 finishers.
Official Results 4 Eric Charette, 33 - 17:01 pace 5:29 6 Donald Bowman, 42 - 17:11 pace 5:32 9 Robert Youngren, 35 - 17:24 pace 5:36 12 Jon Elmore, 43 - 18:19 pace 5:54 16 Joe Francica, 53 - 18:49 pace 6:04 26 Blake Thompson, 28 - 19:39 pace 6:20 53 Kathy Youngren, 35 - 21:19 pace 6:52
On Satrurday, the team had 2 members who traveled to Decatur for the Living Waters 5km. This race is directed by team members Jon Elmore and Eric Schotz. Coming back on just a few days of rest, Donald captured 3rd overall and 1st Men's Master. Carl Smith escaped timing duties and ran a very fast time for 6th place overall. There were 120 runners in the field. Official Results
3 Donald Bowman, 42 - 17:26.1 6 Carl Smith, 47 - 18:59.1