No wasting time...
In Central Alabama, a few hundred ultra runners made their way through the mountains in the Pinhoti 100-miler. Dana Overton was the standout of the day, finishing as 3rd overall female and 7th fastest female of all time in the 6 years this event has been held. Eric Firtz posted a great 21:45, which earned him a top 20 finish. Rob and Kathy Youngren, Blake Thompson and Christy Scott served as crew members.
Official Results
17 Eric Fritz 21:45:27
21 Dana Overton 22:15:32
37 Dink Taylor 24:28:13
In Indianapolis at the Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon, Brandon York made his debut for the 13.1 mile distance. In a race where the top 25 runners were under 1:10, Brandon scorched a 1:05:54 (5:01 pace!) and placed 8th overall.
In the full distance, Rick and Katie Maehlmann finished their 30th marathon and 24th state. Rick clocked a 3:29:11 and Katie ran 3:32:31.
Half Marathon Results
Full Marathon Results
In Priceville at the Book n It 10k/5k, Eric Charette was the overall winner of both races, with times of 36:18 and 18:09. Blake Thompson ran very well and notched 2nd overall in 36:39. Marty Clarke raced the 5km and was 2nd overall and top men's master in a time of 18:56.
10km Results
5km Results
In New York at the ING New York City Marathon, Jim Clemens posted an outstanding 2:49:27! Jim was 9th in his age group and 256th overall against a field that finished over 50,000 runners.
Official Results