ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Jim Clemens--race team member for 10 years
I have been running since 3rd grade or so when I would go run with my older brothers and sisters on occasion. I distinctly remember getting to go down on the track and infield to gather my sisters' sweats and have them at the finish line for them. That was the only time I was ever on the track for a state finals! I ran track and cross country in high school and have run on my own since then. I hae run all sorts of distances in races and in relay races (Ragnars) but nothing over a marathon distance. I have run 33 marathons, I believe, including 4 Bostons, NYCM, and Chicago, with a 2:38:34 PR at Twin Cities. The question I am asked the most about running is, "Why?!?", and those asking don't realize that's a highly complicated question.
I run because I enjoy it. Not just the running itself; I enjoy everything about it. I enjoy the training. I enjoy laying out a plan for a race and following it. I enjoy and strive on the structure.
I run because I am fairly good at it. It is one of the few things in life where I have some talent.
I run (alone) because I am failry introverted and I can escape and be with my own thoughts.
I run to be connected to nature and to God. When I am running, I have the greatest conversations with God and with my family members that have passed on. God created my body to be good at running and I can surely use it to honor Him. To quote (my favorite) from Chariots of Fire's Eric Liddell: "And when I run I feel His pleasure."
Let Isaiah 40:31 be your mantra. Learn more about Jim
I run because I enjoy it. Not just the running itself; I enjoy everything about it. I enjoy the training. I enjoy laying out a plan for a race and following it. I enjoy and strive on the structure.
I run because I am fairly good at it. It is one of the few things in life where I have some talent.
I run (alone) because I am failry introverted and I can escape and be with my own thoughts.
I run to be connected to nature and to God. When I am running, I have the greatest conversations with God and with my family members that have passed on. God created my body to be good at running and I can surely use it to honor Him. To quote (my favorite) from Chariots of Fire's Eric Liddell: "And when I run I feel His pleasure."
Let Isaiah 40:31 be your mantra. Learn more about Jim
Crux Winter Ultra 54k, Switzerland
March 4, 2017
March 4, 2017
Martin Schneekloth completed the tough course in 7:51:01.
Snickers Albany Marathon, Albany, GA
March 4, 2017
This marathon is always a favorite for BQ and PR seekers. The race team members did not disappoint, for many of them set PRs at the race this year!!
Ryan Donovan: 3:04:23 PR
Matt Casiano: 3:08:41 PR
Julia Mateskon: 3:24:16 PR
Allison Ruzicka: 3:33:21
Donna Palumbo: 4:21:54 PR
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| Donna pre-race: thinking about that impending PR |
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| Matt pushing for his PR |
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| Allison crushing it |
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| Ryan and Julia enjoying PR success. |
Delano Park 12 hour, 50 mile, relay, Decatur, AL
March 4, 2017
Aleisha Chaffin turned in another awesome 50 mile time and WON the Delano Park 50 miler outright. Running 7:15:01, she set a state age record!!
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| Aleisha happy after her overall win |
Andrew Hodges and Todd Parsons used this opportunitiy as a training run, and ran 27 and 36 miles respectfully.
UAH 8k, Huntsville, AL
March 5, 2017
Robert Youngren: 28:57 (1st overall)
Greg Reynolds: 29:37 (2nd overall)
Daniel Sillivant: 29:56 (3rd overall)
Marty Clarke: 33:01 (8th overall)
Kelsey Moser: 33:41 (1st female)
Kathy Youngren: 35:08 (2nd female; 1st master)
Linda Scavarda: 35:58 (3rd female and 8k PR)
Katie Maehlmann: 41:28 (Ran with 9 year old speedy daughter)
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| Rob in his last mile for the win |
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| What an awesome picute of Daniel. He was 3rd. |
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| Kelcey crushing the hill to take the win |
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| Greg taking 2nd place. |
Birmingham Wine 10k, Birmingham, AL
March 11, 2016
From team member Julie Mason: I ran the Birmingham Wine 10k with Steeplechase bronze medalist Emma Coburn. She paced the 40 minute group, so I got to run the first mile with her.
Daniel Sillivant: 36:12
Julie Mason: 44:01
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| Julie with Emma Coburn (and her bronze medal) |
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| Daniel posing with an Olympian |
Savage Gulf Trail Marathon, Beersheba Springs, TN
March 18, 2017
Martin Schneekloth: 4:59 (6th overall, 1st master)
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| Martin and gang before the race |
Rocket Run 10 miler, Mooresville, TN
March 18, 2017
Robert Youngren: 1:02:36 (4th overall)
Lauren Mitchell: 1:06:12 (1st female, 6th overall)
Ryan Donovan: 1:06:36
Matt Casiano: 1:07:23
Dink Taylor: 1:09;12
Todd Parsons: 1:10:00
Marty Clarke: 1:11:10
Jim Clemens: 1:11:29
Rick Maehlmann: 1:11:33
David Moulder: 1:11:54
Julia Mateskon: 1:12:31
Anya Gluszek: 1:13:04
Aleisha Chaffin: 1:14:57
Kathy Youngren: 1:14:59 (1st master)
Tim Vinson: 1:17:03
Eric Fritz: 1:17:53
Linda Scavarda: 1:22:40 (long run day)
Donna Palumbo: 1:32:41
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| Rob around mile 6 (is anyone else in the race?) |
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| Lauren after the race with her girls |
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| Linda, Aleisha, and Kathy thinking that they are glad that's over;) |
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| Todd is happy after the race!! |
McKay Hollow Madness 12k & 25k, Huntsville, AL
March 25, 2017
Craig Smith: 2:20:11 (6th overall)
Eric Fritz: 2:52:02
Marty Clarke: 2:57:26
Christy Scott: 3:04:52
Dana Overton: 3:05:22
Oak Mountain 50k, Birmingham, AL
March 25, 2017
Martin Schneekloth: 6:18:11
Craig Smith: 2:20:11 (6th overall)
Eric Fritz: 2:52:02
Marty Clarke: 2:57:26
Christy Scott: 3:04:52
Dana Overton: 3:05:22
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| Eric Fritz's finish. He gets 2 thumbs up from his daughter:) |
Oak Mountain 50k, Birmingham, AL
March 25, 2017
Martin Schneekloth: 6:18:11
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| Martin having so much fun!! |
