Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team Huntsville

Weekend Results

2012-02-13T06:46:00.000-08:00

It was a great weekend of frigid running in Alabama for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team.

On Sunday, the team put on some great performances at Winter Winds 2/4 mile races. Brandon York lead the way in both races, taking 2nd in the 2-mile with a time of 9:29, just 3 seconds off of the win. Candace Jacobs was 8th overall and top female in 11:41. The team placed 8 of the top 10! There were also tons of the team out there to help volunteer for the race, including Caitlin Morris, James Falcon, Dink Taylor and Dana Overton.

Photo Courtesy of Gregg Gelmis

Photo Courtesy of Gregg Gelmis

2 Mile Results
2 Brandon York 26 - 9:29 4:45
4 Eric Charette 36 - 10:51 5:26
5 Donald Bowman 44 - 11:02 5:31
6 Marty Clarke 49 - 11:29 5:45
7 Robert Whitaker 53 - 11:34 5:47
8 Candace Jacobs 31F - 11:41 5:51
9 Rick Maehlmann 35 - 11:44 5:52
15 Randy McFarland 50 - 12:23 6:12
17 Eric Fritz 44 - 12:30 6:15
23 David Rawlings 40 - 12:53 6:27

Just 35 minutes after the start of the 2-mile race was the start of the 4-mile race. Brandon York lit it up again, taking 2nd in the 4-mile with a time of 20:04, just 7 seconds off of the win. Candace Jacobs was 6th overall and top female in 24:20. The team placed 7 of the top 10!

4 Mile Results
2 388 Brandon York 26 - 20:04 5:01
4 7 Eric Charette 36 - 23:15 5:49
5 1 Donald Bowman 44 - 23:32 5:53
6 9 Candace Jacobs 31F - 24:20 6:05
8 179 Robert Whitaker 53 - 24:54 6:14
9 4 Rick Maehlmann 35 - 24:58 6:15
10 297 Randy McFarland 50 - 25:50 6:28
27 288 David Rawlings 40 - 28:22 7:06
91 6 Marty Clarke 49 - 34:39 8:40

Also on Sunday, George Heeschen set a new personal best of 1:13:54 (7th overall) at the Mercedes Half Marathon in Birmingham, Alabama. Not far behind was Andrew Hodges 1:14:41 (11th overall), Blake Thompson 1:22:36 and Kathy Youngren 1:31:28 (21st overall, 3rd age group). In the full marathon, Rob Youngren ran 3:00:52 and finished 29th overall.

On Saturday, Eric Charette was the overall winner of the Arab Relay for Life Sweetheart 5km with a time of 16:51. Team mate Tim Pitt helped to organize the event in his home town.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Lisa Rawlings

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Name: Lisa Rawlings
Date of Birth: October 2, 1975
City: Decatur, Alabama

Brief Biography

I was born and raised in a very large family in Western New York, on the shores of Lake Erie. Although I ran track in high school, I did not really acquire a true love for the sport until I was in my early twenties. After receiving my Bachelor's Degree at SUNY Buffalo, I attended graduate school at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York. While at Fordham, my love for running flourished, as I was able to take advantage of regular runs in the most beautiful park in the world--Central Park!! I ran my first full marathon in New York City in 1998. In 2003, I met my husband, left my life in New York City behind, packed my belongings, and re-located to Huntsville, Alabama. I have been a Catholic school teacher for the past twelve years and currently teach at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville.

Short Term Goals

Achieve new PRs in the 5k and 10k
Run three full marathons
Compete in more triathlons

Long Term Goals

Run my very first ultra-marathon
Run a marathon in all 50 states
Complete a full Ironman

Personal Records

5km at Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on 10/2010 Time 20:51 - Huntsville, AL
10km at 3M River City Run on 04/2010 Time 44:56 - Decatur, AL
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2010 Time 1:41:04 - Huntsville, AL
Marathon at Boston Marathon on 04/2011 Time 3:36:11 - Boston, MA

A fun fact others might not know

I love radio contests and won an all-expense paid trip to Hollywood to see Phil Collins in concert in 2007.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Besides my Faith, running is the number one passion in my life. I work part-time at Fleet Feet Sports and enjoy encouraging new runners as they embrace the sport and use a fit lifestyle to change their lives for the better. Additionally, I have been on the coaching team of Fleet Feet's marathon training group for the pas three cycles. I also make the effort to volunteer at local races as often as possible.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Christy Scott

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Name: Christy Scott
Date of Birth: April 9, 1973
City: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama

Blog/Website: www.fitnessonthemovellc.com

Brief Biography

I have been making fitness a way of life for myself and others for over 14 years. My career as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor allows me to touch many lives and introduce them to a healthy way of life. I received my degree in Exercise Science from Wichita State University in 1999. I began running consistently in 2002. I enjoy running all distances, but particularly enjoy the challenge of the ultra distances and have completed three 100-milers to date. My favorite distance is the 50k and favorite race is Mountain Mist, run right here at Monte Sano State Park. I have helped many people train for and complete races of all distances through both my career and coaching the Fleet Feet training programs. I have been married to my husband, Tony for 18 years and have two children, Courtney and Brandon who are also very active. Our entire family enjoys not only participating in races, but also volunteering and helping other runners.

Short Term Goals

My goals this season are to complete the Vermont 100 miler in July 2012 in less than 24 hours, as well as participate in more local 5 and 10k races in order to improve my overall speed. Professionally, I am excited to be adding the RRCA Running Coach certification to my portfolio in order to provide even more to my clients and running students, as well as improve my own running eduction.

Long Term Goals

Long term goals include completing one 100-miler per year, while continuing to improve on my road marathon time, working toward a sub 3:30 marathon, as well as my 50k trail times. I also hope to continue to expand my coaching experiences through Fleet Feet Huntsville.

Personal Records

5km at 5 km at Gold's Gym Turkey Day 5k on November 2011 Time 21:17 - Jackson, TN
5 Mile at Spirit of America 5 Miler on July 2009 Time 42:15 - Decatur, AL
10km at Monte Sano Road Races Time 47:28 - Monte Sano, Huntsville, AL
Half Marathon at Huntsville 1/2 Marathon on November 2011 Time 1:42:06 - Huntsville, AL
Marathon at Snickers Marathon on February 2011 Time 3:40:21 - Albany, GA
50km at Shadow of the Giants 50k on June 2011 Time 4:52:12 - Fish Camp, CA
50 Mile at Dizzy Fifties on November 2008 Time 9:45:58 - Monte Sano, Huntsville, AL
100 Mile at Heartland 100 on October 2010 Time 22:56:58 - Flint Hills, Kansas

Goal Races

Mountain Mist, 50k, January 2012
Vermont 100, 100 miles, July 2012
Huntsville 1/2 Marathon, Nov. 2012
Dizzy 50's, 50k, Nov. 2012

A fun fact others might not know

I love teaching Zumba! Considering I have absolutely no dance background, whatsoever, it was a real challenge to step outside my comfort zone and learn to teach this awesome program. I am thankful every day that I did it!

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Through my career as a Personal Trainer, as well as coaching training programs through Fleet Feet Huntsville, I am able to help people reach their goals, whether it be to run their first 5k or improve upon their marathon times. I practice what I preach and involve my entire family in an active lifestyle. My goal is to get everyone MOVING!

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Dana Overton

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Name: Dana Overton
Date of Birth: November 12, 1974
City: Albertville, Alabama

Brief Biography

I love to run! I enjoy running socially, racing and especially those heart felt, sole searching runs by myself! I am blessed with a loving Mom and Dad that encourage me no matter what. I appreciate the blessings I have been given and the great friends I have made through the running community.

Short Term Goals

This season I am looking forward to improving my speed at all race distances.
I would specifically like to run a sub 20 minute 5k and a sub 40 minute 10k. I am also especially looking forward to returning to ultra distance running after missing the 2011 season."

Long Term Goals

I would like to run a sub 3 hour marathon and complete The Western States Endurance Run.

Personal Records

5km at Spirit of Halloween 5k on 10/2006 Time 20:38
15km at Mante Sano 15k on 10/2009 Time 1:06:24
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2005 Time 1:33:00
Marathon at Rocket City Marathon on 12/2006 Time 3:16:00
50km at Carl Touchstone MS50 on 03/2005 Time 4:30:59
50 Mile at Quachita 50 on 04/2005 Time 9:34:00
100 Mile at Pinhoti 100 on 11/2008 Time 25:30:00

Goal Races

McKay Hollow Madness 25k Trail Run. 03/24/12
Chattanooga Mountain Stage Race, 06/04/12
Huntsville Half Marathon, 11/10/12
Rocket City Marathon, 12/08/12

A fun fact others might not know

I would do just about anything for a bag of Cheddar Chex Mix and Dark Chocolate Haagen Dazs Bars!!

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I look for opportunities to help other runners reach their goals. I train hard, race often and volunteer at local running events. I enjoy discussing training plans and race preparation with other runners.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Lynn Curry

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Name: Lynn Curry
Date of Birth: September 25, 1975
City: Owens Crossroads, Alabama

Brief Biography

I grew up in New Hampshire and have been running all of my life. I ran Division 1 cross-country and track in college, then took a few years off to travel and to have children. I have lived in Huntsville for 5 years now. I am a registered nurse and work for a local physician. My husband Nate and I have been blessed with 3 beautiful children; Conor (8), Chloe (6), and Quinn (15 months).

Short Term Goals

This is the first year back to training since before having children. I am hoping to run my first marathon since 2000 and qualify for Boston. I am also hoping to PR in the half and complete my first ultra race, the Delano as part of a team and hopefully remain injury free and strong!

Long Term Goals

I am wanting to eventually help coach others to achieve the goals by coaching one of the local training groups. Next January, I would like to complete my first ever Mountain Mist 50K.

Personal Records

5km at Schoolhouse 5k on 40817 Time 20:11 - 2nd female OA
5 Mile at Spirit of America 5 mile on 40719 Time 37:55 - 1st Female OA
10km at Mercedes Benz Cotton Row on 5/30/11 Time 44:47 - 1st in Age Group
Half Marathon at Auburn Classic 1/2 on 1/22/12 Time 1:38 - 4th female OA

Goal Races

Nashville 1/2 Marathon April 2012
Delano 12-hour, March 2012
Marine Corps Marathon , Ooctober 2012
Boston Marathon, April 2013

A fun fact others might not know

My goal is to hike the Appalachian Trail

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I have enjoyed volunteering at the local races; handing out water and cheering runners on. I love conversing with other runners in our community. We are incredibly fortunate to have Fleet Feet. Dink and Suzanne Taylor are tireless in their promotion of running and make it accessible to everyone. I try to encourage anyone who wants to try running, regardless of ability.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Katie Maehlmann

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Name: Katie Maehlmann
Date of Birth: August 20, 1977
City: Madison, Alabama

Blog/Website: http://howwerollkatiesblog.blogspot.com/

Brief Biography

I love pushing myself to the limit and gravitated to running during high school since it allowed me to do just that. I have been training and running over the last 11 years, taking a partial break from 2006-2007 to have two children. During the last 11 years, I have run over 30 marathons and 50Ks, while also regularly racing in almost every distance leading up to the marathon as well. Though this averages to 2-3 marathons a year, I certainly haven't kept a steady pace like that over the last 11 years! I prefer the "marathon a month" philosophy and have found success running up to 6 marathons/50Ks with about a month in between each one.

I have completed marathons in 19 out of 50 states, have run 6 Mountain Mist 50Ks here in Huntsville, Alabama (my goal is 10), and qualified several times to run the Boston marathon (an earlier goal of mine). In 2004, I won the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix Female award, was one of two women to achieve the first local "Grand Slam" award, and set several of my PRs. I have steadily been whittling away my times in every distance over the past 3 years. I had a nice comeback year in 2011 where I PRed in the 5K (19:55), half marathon (1:30:53), and marathon (3:15:33).

My husband and fellow runner, Rick, and I have two children, a son who is five and a daughter who is four. My children are my focus and my greatest life accomplishment.

Short Term Goals

To complete my 7th Mountain Mist 50K
To complete a marathon in my 20th state (Instant Classic Trail Marathon March 17, 2012)

Long Term Goals

Complete a marathon in every state
To continue running as long as I am able
To encourage a healthy lifestyle for my children

Personal Records

2 Mile at Winter Winds on 02/2004 Time 13:16 - Huntsville, AL
5km at Firecracker 5K on 07/2011 Time 19:55 - Huntsville, AL
4 Mile at Winter Winds on 02/2004 Time 26:59 - Huntsville, AL
10km at River City Run on 04/2004 Time 40:43 - Huntsville, AL
15km at Monte Sano 15K on 10/2004 Time 1:06:42 - Huntsville, AL
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half on 11/2011 Time 1:30:53 - Huntsville, AL
Marathon at on 10/2011 Time 3:15:33 - Chicago, IL

Goal Races

Mountain Mist 50K January 28, 2012
Instant Classic Trail Marathon March 17, 2012
McKay Hollow Madness 25K March 24, 2012
Cotton Row 10K May 28, 2012

A fun fact others might not know

I am a twin, and my sister and I live in the same neighborhood in the same floor plan!

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I believe I am an ambassador to the sport of running through my every day actions and encounters with others. I encourage others through weekly training runs (I run three times a week with a group of about ten Madison women of varying levels of fitness. Several in the group completed their first half marathon this year. We all encourage and support each other.). I am on the sidelines with my children at many races, cheering for my husband and other runners and taking pictures of the runners to put on facebook. I volunteer at races and have paced runners for the past two Rocket City Marathons. In 2010, I started a runner's blog (http://howwerollkatiesblog.blogspot.com/). This blog has had over 9,600 page views since its inception in March of 2010. I am using this venue to meet and encourage fellow runners locally and across the country. My husband (and fellow FF Racing Team member, Rick) and I have found many ways to make marathon-level training and running possible with our young family.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Jill Koch

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Name: Jillian Koch
Date of Birth: May 27, 1988
City: Madison, Alabama

Brief Biography

I am from Fort Payne, Alabama where I started my running career in middle school and then high school. I wanted to continue pursuing running at a collegiate level so I joined the University of Alabama in Huntsville's cross country and track teams. I was a part of the team for five years while earning a Bachelor's degree in marketing and working toward earning my M.B.A. Once i completed my eligibility, I started working at Fleet Feet and went into marathon training. I have now raced the New York City Marathon and the Huntsville City marathon.

Short Term Goals

My short term goals for this season is to continue running 5k's under 20:00 and racing more longer distances such as the half marathon and marathon. I hope to continue getting faster and breaking my marathon time.

Long Term Goals

My longer term goals is to keep running half marathons and marathons, and work toward setting some personal records.

Personal Records

1500 meter at Ole Miss inv on 4/9/2011 Time 4:59
2 Mile at Alabama A&M track meet on 3/5/2011 Time 11:10 - 3k
3km at Bulldog Meet (Miss State) on 4/1/11 Time 18:18 - A track meet at Miss. State
Marathon at Huntsville City Marathon on 12/11/11 Time 3:22 - Huntsville, AL

Goal Races

I do not know which races I plan to participate in yet. I would like to do several 5ks under 20 min and mixing in some half marathons and full marathons.

A fun fact others might not know

I have a huge sweet tooth. I am not a fan of chocolate but love any kind of gummy candy. I am borderline addicted to it.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

After completing my eligibility at U.A. Huntsville, I started to work at Fleet Feet. This job has given me the opportunity to share my experiences and passion for running and encourage customers to start. I have enjoyed being a representative for running and Fleet Feet inside of the store, now I look forward to continue representing while participating on Fleet Feet's racing team.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Kathy Youngren

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Name: Kathy Youngren
Date of Birth: August 1, 1974
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Blog/Website: kathyyoungren@blogspot.com
Twitter: @kathyyoungren

Brief Biography

I ran my very first race, the Marine Corp Marathon, in 1995. After running my third race ever, Strolling Jim 41.2 miler in Tennessee in 1996, I have been running races whenever possible; from 1 mile to 100 miles but I prefer ultramarathons. In 1999 I had the 5th fastest women’s 100 mile time, and recently, I was the first female at the Mother Road 100 miler in Oklahoma by running 20 hours, 57 minutes. In July of 2009, by running for 33 hours and 39 minutes, I was 5th female overall at the Badwater Ultramarathon - 135 miles through Death Valley. In March of 2010, I was top female (2nd overall) at the Antarctica Marathon, with the only sub 4 hour female finish, ever. Lastly. in Sept., 2010 I got to run my dream race, the Spartathlon, a 153 mile race from Athens to Sparta, Greece by running 33 hours and 36 minutes. I have a law degree, a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, and a Master's Degree in Education. I have the two most wonderful dogs, Trails and Cairo.

Short Term Goals

I an running a 212km (131 mile) race in Hungary in June, in which I would like to hit the 100 mile mark in under 20 hours, for a 100 mile PR. I would also like to run under 7 hours for a 50 mile race.

Long Term Goals

In the next few years, Rob and I want to pull a sled through snow and sub-freezing temperatures in the Arrowhead 135 Mile Winter Ultra in northern MN. I would also like to run a sub 30 hour time at the Badwater Ultramarathon, and run a race in Africa while on a safari.

Personal Records

1 Mile at Jimmy Vest Memorial Mile on Time 5:46 - 1st female
2 Mile at Winter Winds Time 12:25
5km at Run for Glory Time 18:46 - 1st female
4 Mile at Winter Winds Time 26:42
10km at River City Time 39:43
15km at Monte Sano Time 1:03:00
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Time 1:2913
Marathon at Rocket City Time 3:07:00
50km at Mississippi Time 4:20 - 1st woman
50 Mile at Delano on 3/2010 Time 7:06:00 - 1st female, 2nd overall
100 Mile at Vermont 100 on Time 20:11:00 - 2nd female, 7th overall
Other at Spartathlon 246km on 09/2010 Time 33:35:00 - 5th female; only American finisher

Goal Races

Mountain Mist, 50k, Jan, 2012
Ultrabalaton, Hungary, 131 miles, June, 2012
Strolling Jim 40, 41.2 miles, May, 2012
Some 50 miler in the fall

A fun fact others might not know

I won a cartwheel-a-thon years ago by turning 505 cartwheels without stopping. I guess I have always had the inner ultrarunner in me.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Besides being an avid runner, I am also a dedicated volunteer. I support the local running community by either participating in or volunteering at most local races. I am also the Treasurer of the Huntsville Track Club, as I have been for the last 7 years. I love to give back to a running community that has given me so much.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Candace Jacobs

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Name: Candace Jacobs
Date of Birth: June 10, 1980
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Brief Biography

I've lived in Huntsville my entire life. I graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. I went to UAH on a full cross country scholarship. I am formly completing my ninth year as a fifth grade teacher at Holy Spirit School. I am married to Erik and we have one son named Jonathan who is 4 years old. They both support my running and encourage me daily. I've ran a total of seven marathons and my best so far is a 2:54 in 2010 where I won the women's division.

Short Term Goals

10K - 36:40
5K - 17:30
1/2 Marathon - under 1:21
Marathon - under 2:54

Long Term Goals

10K - under 36:20
1/2 Marathon - 1:19
Marathon - 2:50

Personal Records

1 Mile at Track Meet at Bob Jones on 05/2011 Time 5:22 - 3rd overall, Age Record
2 Mile at Winter Winds on 02/2011 Time 11:57 - 1st Female, Age Record
5km at Spooktacular on 10/2010 Time 17:34 - 1st Female, Age Record
4 Mile at Winter Winds on 02/2011 Time 23:57 - 1st Female Age and Course Record
5 Mile at Pegion Foge Midnight Run on 08/2010 Time 29:44 - 1st Female
10km at Coca-Cola Classic on 05/2011 Time 36:52 - 1st Female
15km at Mono Sano on 10/2008 Time 58:55 - 2nd Female
10 Mile at Mooresville on 03/2009 Time 1:03:08 - 1st Female Course record and age record
Half Marathon at Huntsville 1/2 on 11/2011 Time 1:21:54 - 1st Female
Marathon at Rocket City on 12/2010 Time 2:54:22 - 1st Female

Goal Races

Cotton Row, 10K, 05/2012
Spooktacular, 5K, 10/2012
Huntsville 1/2, 1/2 Marathon, 11/2012
Rocket City, Marathon, 12/12

A fun fact others might not know

I like to do cardio kickboxing instead of running sometimes, and it kicks my butt.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I run as many races as I can and usually place in the top five. I train hard every week to try and achieve my personal goals. I believe others can see the determination and dedication of what running means to me.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Caitlin Morris

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Name: Caitlin Morris
Date of Birth: February 9, 1985
City: Madison, Alabama

Brief Biography

I have loved running since I finished my first 5k, 14 years ago. I ran throughout high school and college at UAH. After my collegiate career I have continued to keep running a key part of my lifestyle. Besides running, I am currently a Kindergarten teacher at Legacy Elementary school. I have been married just over a year to my husband, Travis Morris. We also have the world's greatest and cutest chocolate lab named Ladybird.

Short Term Goals

Some one once told me, "If it isn't fun then it isn't worth doing." I try to keep that advice in mind when setting any goals for myself. I hope to run in several races this year including several Triathlons. My goals are to compete well, work hard and have fun!!

Long Term Goals

I hope to stay healthy and stay competitive.

Personal Records

5km at Auburn Invitational on October 2007 Time 17:17
10km at Sea Rays Invitational on April 2008 Time 36:54
15km at Monte Sano 15k on October 2008 Time 58:19
10 Mile at Mooresville 10 miler on March 2011 Time 1:03:30
Half Marathon at Huntsville Marathon on March 2008 Time 1:20
Marathon at Rocket City on December 2008 Time 2:53

Goal Races

Chattanooga Waterfront Tri
Peachtree 10k
Frantic Frog Triathlon
Rocketman Triathlon

A fun fact others might not know

I am obsessed with my dog. (Not sure thats a big secret though)

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

As a teacher it is a passion of mine to share running with my students. I have started a running club at my elementary school. This club is open to students in 3rd through 5th grade. It is designed to teach our students about the sport of running and to help set forth a healthy lifestyle. We teach our students that running is a fun and healthy activity. It is not just a punishment placed upon them by coaches of other sports. We teach our students the fundamentals of running and encourage them to participate in our school's 5k and in other local running events. Through this club I feel we teach students about the sport and help them realize it's benefits and opportunities.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: David Rawlings

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Name: David Rawlings
Date of Birth: September 9, 1971
City: Decatur, Alabama

Brief Biography

I was born and raised in central Kansas.I ran track for a few years in middle and high school, but I didn't take running seriously. until I joined the Army and, there, I learned that I had a natural gift for endurance. I mostly ran because it was part of the Army's physical training program, but I liked it. At one of my duty stations, we were required to qualify in a yearly 20K ruck march. I chose to run it, and it was then that I understood the challenge of endurance running. After over seven years, I left the Army and took some time off from running. Like so many of us, the year that followed was sedentary. What followed was weight gain. I resolved to lose that weight and running seemed the most effective way. Running has opened the door to other things. I have a better diet and take part in other types of activities, like weight training, cycling, and swimming. This had led to my intense interest in triathlons.

Short Term Goals

Sub-40-minute 10K; 3:15 marathon; just plain getting faster.

Long Term Goals

Staying healthy so that I can continue to run, mentor, and coach marathon distance groups.

Personal Records

5km at Cookie Dash 5km on Time 19:42 - Huntsville, AL
4 Mile at Winter Winds on Time 26:32 - Huntsville, AL
5 Mile at Fitness Festival 5-Mile on Time 33:00 - Salina, KS
10km at Cotton Row on Time 42:16 - Huntsville, AL
Half Marathon at Life Without Limits on Time 1:34:02 - Florence, AL
Marathon at Rocket City Marathon on Time 3:21:41 - Huntsville, AL
Other at Delano Park 12-Hour Run Team Competition Winner - Decatur, AL

Goal Races

Cotton Row, 10K
Monte Sano 15K
Huntsville Half Marathon
Rocket City Marathon

A fun fact others might not know

I am very patriotic and love talking to anyone about the freedoms and liberties that living in this country affords me. I am very interested in politics and philosophy. I like shooting, snow skiing, astronomy and Star Trek.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I coach the Fleet Feet Marathon Training Group regularly, I volunteer at local races, I mentor, advise, and run with my coworkers at my day job, and I work at Fleet Feet part-time and try to talk to as many people I can and convince them of the thrill and benefits of running.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Tim Pitt

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Name: Timothy Pitt
Date of Birth: March 18, 1979
City: Arab, Alabama

Brief Biography

I started running in spring of 2006 to get fit and healthy. As my running grew I began to surround myself with other runners who taught me plenty about running. In the fall of 2008 I completed my first road marathon. 2011 was a really great year of running for me. I owe a lot of credit to the people who I train with. I am really excited about 2012!!

Short Term Goals

I am planning on shifting gears after Mountain Mist and getting back into 5K and 10K shape. I am hoping to set some new PRs in those distances.

Long Term Goals

I would like to have some good fun 50K runs this year. Maybe even break 5 hours again.

Personal Records

5km at Liz Hurley on 10/2010 Time 18:43 - 22nd Overall
10km at Monte Sano 10K on 09/2011 Time 40:07 - 13th Overall
15km at Monte Sano 15K on 10/2010 Time 1:02:18 - 19th Overall
10 Mile at Army Ten Miler on 10/2011 Time 1:03:37 - 388th out of 22049
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2011 Time 1:27:05 - 22nd Overall
Marathon at Rocket City Marathon on 12/2011 Time 3:05:35 - 45th Overall
50km at Dizzy Fifties 50K on 11/2010 Time 4:46:55 - 9th Overall

Goal Races

McKay Hollow Madness, 25K, 24 March 2012
Cotton Row, 10K, 28 May 2012
Army 10 Miler, 10 Miles, 21 October 2012
Huntsville Half Marathon, 13.1 Miles, 10 November 2012

A fun fact others might not know

I am prior service Army. I spent three years after high school in the US Army as a Calvary Scout. Throwing hand grenades, shooting weapons, and driving a Humvee is a ton of fun!

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I enjoy running and what it has done for my life. This excitement is contagious and I try to spread it around to those I know. In 2011 I helped and encouraged friends and family to take up running and let it effect their lives in a positive way. Of those I know that were already running, I tried to fan the flame and encourage them to continue to challenge themselves. I also volunteered at several races in 2011. At the AMRDEC 5k, Liz Hurley 5k, and Xterra 15k I only volunteered and did not race. I also helped out at several fun run events at Fleet Feet Sports this year (Skirt Chaser and Tri 201 time trial).

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Rick Maehlmann

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Name: Rick Maehlmann
Date of Birth: September 13, 1976
City: Madison, Alabama

Brief Biography

I've been inspired by the running community in Huntsville since I moved to town in 2000. I enjoy the solitude of a long solo run as much as sharing running experiences with friends and my beautiful and talented wife.

Short Term Goals

Have fun and enjoy running, sub-18 5K, 10K PR

Long Term Goals

Stay healthy, have fun and enjoy running, travel to some fun and interesting marathons on the way to running a marathon in every state, complete ten Mountain Mists

Personal Records

2 Mile at Winter Winds on 02/2004 Time 11:57
5km at Spooktacular on 10/2011 Time 18:30
4 Mile at Winter Winds on 02/2003 Time 25:27
5 Mile at River City 5 Mile on 06/2002 Time 31:44
10km at Cotton Row Run on 05/2003 Time 39:20
15km at Monte Sano 15K on 10/2010 Time 1:02:35
10 Mile at Rocket Run 10 Miler Time 1:07:23
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2011 Time 1:27:03
Marathon at Marshall Marathon on 11/2010 Time 3:14:52
50km at Trail Run from the Ranger on 12/2009 Time 5:12:30

Goal Races

Instant Classic Marathon, Marathon, 3/17/2012
River City Run, 10K, 4/7/2012
Cotton Row Run, 5/28/2012
Mountain Mist, 50K, 1/29/2013

A fun fact others might not know

I'm a nonrepentant dark chocaholic.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I try to set a good example for other runners and encourage them to enjoy participating as a competitor or volunteer.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Brett Wilks

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Name: Brett Wilks
Date of Birth: March 28, 1980
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Brief Biography

Got inspired by my young children to start running in 2008 and have been logging miles since. Best race to date was probably the 2011 Army Ten Miler with a finishing time of 1:02:25.

Short Term Goals

So close to a sub-3hr marathon it hurts.
Run 10 mph for an hour.
Do a longer race.
Shave some more time off my PR's.
Stay healthy.

Long Term Goals

Sub-4hr 50k.
100 miler (maybe).

Personal Records

5km at 2011 Spooktacular on 10/2011 Time 18:06 - Fresh off Army Ten Miler training and not expecting anything special to happen.
10km at 2010 Cotton Row on 05/2010 Time 40:46 - Cotton Row has my name. I don't feel like I have ever raced well there. I actually crush my 10k PR as a split in the 2011 Army Ten Miler (sub-39)
10 Mile at 2011 Army Ten Miler on 10/2011 Time 1:02:25 - Great race. Trained hard. Set a tough target time and nailed it.
Half Marathon at 2011 Huntsville Half on 11/2011 Time 1:25:57 - Had a rough week of training leading up to this race and didn't have high expectations. Never felt good, but never really felt bad either. I was able to finish this one very strong which I haven't done in previous 1/2's.
Marathon at 2011 Rocket City on 12/2011 Time 3:02:09 - Thought the training was there to go under 3 hours, but there were lessons to be learned. Split the 1/2 in 1:27:30 and felt confident. At mile 19, twinges started in the right hamstring and cramps were soon to follow. Proud that I didn't give up because that would have been very easy to do that day. Next time.
50km at 2011 RFH on 12/2011 Time 4:12:25 - Shocked with this one. The week this happened, I logged more miles in a single week than I ever had before with 83 miles. The next week, I squeezed out 90 miles.

Goal Races

Mountain Mist 50k in January 2012
Cotton Row 10k in May 2012
Army Ten Miler in October 2012

A fun fact others might not know

I've been told I have an accent.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I have put 4 years into the sport and subtracted about 40 pounds of blood, sweat and tears from my former self. I have been involved with both the Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal running communities. If I'm not racing, I am typically on the course helping in some form.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Eric Fritz

2012-02-10T17:04:00.000-08:00

Name: Eric Fritz
Date of Birth: July 7, 1967
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Blog/Website: http://ultramanrunner.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @eafritz

Brief Biography

I grew up in Rockville, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC and moved to Huntsville right out of college in 1989. Having never run competitively before, I started running when I was 35 to get more fit and try to increase my stamina for volleyball tournaments. Within 5 years I decided to quit playing volleyball to focus on my running and now have run almost 100 races of all distances from 5K to 100 miles. I have two wonderful daughters that keep me quite busy and a very supportive wife who lets me get a way with much more than I should. I love the outdoors and feel most at home in the woods.

Short Term Goals

My only racing goal for this year is to achieve a silver buckle at the Western States 100. I'm sure I'll push for a PR here or there as well but that is all secondary to the buckle.

Long Term Goals

My long term goals include being fit enough to run the Hardrock 100 mile race as well as finding the time to run "significant distance" on the Appalachian Trail. And, as with every runner I know, the only true long term goal is to have the ability to continue to run for many years to come.

Personal Records

2 Mile at Winter Winds on 02/2010 Time 13:35 - Only time I've ever run one
5km at Rudolph Run on 12/2010 Time 19:28 - 11 OA, 1 AG
10km at River City Run on 04/2011 Time 40:00 - 16 OA, 2 AG
15km at Monte Sano on 10/2010 Time 1:08:12
10 Mile at Rocket Run on 03/2011 Time 1:10:05 - 21 OA, 1 AG
Half Marathon at Marine Corps Historic Half on 05/2011 Time 1:32:31 - 93 OA, 9 AG
Marathon at Rocket City on 12/2010 Time 3:20:52
50km at Dizzy Fifties on 11/2008 Time 4:58:15 - 12 OA, 3 AG
50 Mile at Delano on 03/2011 Time 8:02:55
100 Mile at Lean Horse on 08/2010 Time 20:36:42 - 8 OA, 1 AG
Other at Strolling Jim 40 mile on 05/2011 Time 5:41:30 - 14 OA, 4 AG

Goal Races

Western States 100, 100 Miles, 6/23/2012
Huntsville Half, 13.1 Miles, 11/10/2012

A fun fact others might not know

I made the Maryland All State Choir in 1985

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

As the president of the Huntsville Track Club I am an ambassador to the sport of running every day. In addition, I direct the 10k Training Group "Next Steps" for Fleet Feet and I volunteer at a large number of races throughout the year.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Blake Thompson

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Name: Blake Thompson
Date of Birth: April 6, 1981
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Brief Biography

Originally from Huntsville. Played ice hockey and lacrosse while attending Culver Military Academy (Indiana). Had a short ice hockey career with the UAH Chargers. Started running in September 2004 @ Monte Sano Road Race 5K. Ran my first marathon that same December and my first Mountain Mist that following January.

Short Term Goals

Run sub-2:50 marathon
Run sub-5:00 @ Strolling Jim 40 Miler
Run sub-4:20 @ Mountain Mist 50K

Long Term Goals

Stay healthy
Get rid of this Plantar Fasciitis
Run at least one 100 miler every year.

Personal Records

5km at Spooktacular 5K Time 17:22
Half Marathon at huntsville Half Time 1:19:43
Marathon at rocket city marathon Time 2:53:04
50km at Mountain Mist Time 4:26:42
50 Mile at JFK Time 7:20:00
100 Mile at Lean Horse 100 Time 17:45:00
Other at Strolling Jim 40 mile run Time 5:23:00

Goal Races

Strolling jim 40 mile run
jfk 50 mile run

A fun fact others might not know

I watch The Bold and The Beautiful everyday on my lunch break. That's good acting.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Try to volunteer at races when I can and try to help anyone anyway I can in achieving their running goals.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Greg Reynolds

2012-02-10T17:01:00.000-08:00

Name: Greg Reynolds
Date of Birth: July 31, 1982
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Brief Biography

I grew up swimming competitively. I started doing traithlon in college and that was the reason I started running. After getting involved with the Fleet Feet runners in Huntsville I was hooked. I have a lovely wife, two beautiful daughters and a son who keeps me on my toes.

Short Term Goals

This season I am focusing on becoming a stronger runner in the 10k to half marathon distance.

Long Term Goals

I continue to work on my running form and become a better all around runner.

Personal Records

5km at Spooktacular on October 2011 Time 17:19
10km at River City on April 2009 Time 35:59
10 Mile at Moorseville 10 miler on March 2009 Time 1:01:14
Marathon at Rocket City on December 2010 Time 3:57:23

Goal Races

Cotton Row, 10k, 5/2012
Dam Bridge, 10k, 11/2012
Huntsville Half, Half Marathon, 11/2012
St Jude Half, Half Marathon, 12/2012

A fun fact others might not know

I love to smoke. No, not cigars or cigarettes. Pork butts, ribs, chicken etc. I have two smokers, one of them I made myself. It is far from healthy, but oh so yummy.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I enjoy helping others plan for training, racing and beyond. It is always fun to watch others achieve their goals.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Rob Youngren

2012-02-10T16:59:00.001-08:00

Name: Rob Youngren
Date of Birth: June 9, 1974
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Blog/Website: munisano.blogspot.com

Brief Biography

Born in Woodland, California and grew up just a bit away in Sacramento. Attended the Virginia Military Institute (1997) where I graduated with a B.S. in Physics (minor in Astronomy). Met my lovely wife Kathy not long later and relocated to Alabama. Earned my M.S. in Computer Science from UAH and am currently pursuing my PhD in Computer Science. Have been working as a computer scientist / analyst for over 10 years. In addition to my passion for running, I also enjoy off road unicycling as a means to cross-train for trail running.

Short Term Goals

Finish Barkley Marathon Fun Run in late March in April.
Compete at the Ultrabalaton 212k (131 mile) in Hungary in June
Compete in a Fall mountain 100 mile race, TBD which one.
Compete in the Army 10 Mile in Washington, D.C.

Long Term Goals

Fast pack the 500 mile Colorado Trail within the next few years
Compete in the Arrowhead 135 in Northern Minnesota as a stepping stone towards the famed Iditarod Trail Invitational (350 mile and 1100 mile foot races).
Do some more overseas events including the Spartathlon (Greece), Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc (France), Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon (Tanzania), etc...
Win the HTC Masters Grand Prix when I turn 40 in 2014.

Goal Races

Barkley Marathons, ???, March 31st
UltraBalaton, 212km, June 30th
Army Ten-Miler, 10 miles, October 21st
Fall Mountain 100 Miler, 100 miles TBD

A fun fact others might not know

I had a partially developed pine cone removed from my sinus cavity as a child. Apparently my love of climbing trees led to my inhaling a small seed that found fertile ground in my head!

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I've volunteered, year after year at many local Huntsville Track Club and Fleet Feet sponsored events. From simply helping set up and clean up at a venue to physically pulling tabs and helping work an active finish line to co-race directing to manning aid stations; I've been giving back to the sport that has given me so much. I'm always assisting other runners trying to achieve their goals through constantly giving advice, encouragement and even training/gear recommendations.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: James Falcon

2012-02-10T16:59:00.000-08:00

Name: James Falcon
Date of Birth: June 13, 1971
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Brief Biography

I am married to Michelle we have two kids, Christian and Anna. I work as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments. Being an advisor and a runner allow me to do what I enjoy, which is help people reach their goals. I have been running since the early 80's. I started doing triathlons in 2002 and that is about the same time I started doing longer races.

Short Term Goals

First thing is to heal from the injury I got toward the end of 2011. Then start running more consistent mileage. Break 18min in 5k. Set new PR at Mt Mist 50k

Long Term Goals

Attempt Barkley Marathons in 2013 or 2014. I am considering an attempt at a 200+mile trail run in 2014 or 2015. I may get the urge to try to set a marathon PR since I have never really raced the marathon

Personal Records

1 Mile at District Track Meet on April 1988 Time 4:43 - Port Neches, TX 5th Overall
2 Mile at Pleasure Island Cross Country Meet on October 1987 Time 11:04 - Port Arthur, TX
5km at Spooktacular 5k on October 2011 Time 18:00 - Huntsville, AL
4 Mile at Winter Winds on February 2004 Time 26:04 - Huntsville, AL
10km at on 2004 Time 38:51 - Huntsville, AL
15km at Monte Sano 15k on October 2009 Time 1:04:15 - Huntsville, AL
10 Mile at Rocket Run Time 1:07:03 - Mooresville, AL
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on November 2011 Time 1:28:18 - Huntsville, AL
Marathon at Rocket City Marathon on December 2002 Time 4:47:45 - Huntsville, AL
50km at Recover from the Holidays on December 2010 Time 4:21:08 - Huntsville, AL
50 Mile at Delano 12hr on March 2011 Time 7:46:38 - Decatur, AL Total mileage was 52 miles in 8:25
100 Mile at Old Dominion on June 2011 Time 22:23:00 - Woodstock, VA
Other at Ironman Florida on November 2007 Time 11:10:50 - Panama City Beach, FL

Goal Races

Spooktacular 5k 11/2012
Mt Mist 50k 1/2013

A fun fact others might not know

I once at 15 soft tacos at Taco Bell in 30 minutes. Be careful of what races the race team will talk you into!

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I try to give back to the running community in many ways. In the triathlon community I have been the president of the local tri-club, directed the Rocketman Tri, sponsored the Huntsville Sprint and also taught beginners clinics for the race. For HTC and Fleet Feet Sports I have helped at many races. I also run/coach with the training groups and several individuals.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Erik DeBolt

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Name: Erik DeBolt
Date of Birth: November 27, 1982
City: Madison, Alabama

Brief Biography

I started running seriously in 2007 after running in the Liz Hurley 5k. I love running because of its simplicity and the challenges it provides. It is accessible to anyone, promotes good health, and it doesn't cost much to do. Also, with time and motivation anyone can become more competitive.

Short Term Goals

Do more speed work and set a 1 mile PR under 5 minutes.

Long Term Goals

Keep running enjoyable and balance it with the rest of my life.

Personal Records

5km at Liz Hurley 5k on October 2011 Time 16:57 - Huntsville, AL
10km at Elkmont Lions 10k on September 2011 Time 35:53 - Elkmont, AL
10 Mile at Army Ten Miler on October 2011 Time 58:37 - Washington, DC
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on November 2011 Time 1:18:08 - Huntsville, AL
Marathon at Rocket City Marathon on December 2011 Time 2:49:33 - Huntsville, AL
50km at Dizzy Fifties 50k on November 2011 Time 4:01:20 - Monte Sano State Park, AL

Goal Races

Cotton Row , 10k, 05-28-12
One Mile RiverBottom Burnout!, 1 mile, 10-06-12
Army Ten Miler, 10 miles, 10-21-12
Spooktacular, 5k, 10-2012

A fun fact others might not know

I can juggle, but have yet to try joggling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joggling).

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I truly care about the activities I'm involved with and I carry this attitude into my running life. I enjoy sharing the benefits of running with others and encouraging people to work harder to perform better. I volunteer in local running events and try to support the Huntsville running community whenever possible.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Eric Patterson

2012-02-10T16:57:00.000-08:00

Name: Eric Patterson
Date of Birth: May 19, 1972
City: Athens, Alabama

Blog/Website: http://rocketcitytraining.blogspot.com
Twitter: @reachdown

Brief Biography

I am a native of North Alabama, having been born, raised, and now residing in Limestone County. I was always the fat guy until I lost over 70 pounds about 6 years ago and then started running. Running wasn't how I lost the weight, but it has been key to maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.

I am the race director for the Duck and Run 5k, currently the longest running race in Limestone County. I maintain a blog that keeps the public informed of race performances of Limestone County runners. http://northalabamarunner.blogspot.com

Running, particularly racing, has changed my life. Through prayers, conversations, pains, joys, sights, and sounds on my runs I have learned much about God, nature, and myself. Through racing I have improved the skill of setting and working toward challenging goals. I enjoy races from 5k to 50k.

Short Term Goals

I must break 3 hours in a marathon! I'm so focused on this, that I don't have any other performance related short term goal. I plan to introduce more young people in Limestone County to the sport of running in 2012.

Long Term Goals

Some time in my life, I would like to win a race, any race, anywhere, any distance. I'd like to be the fastest runner in Limestone County.

Personal Records

5km at on 10/2011 Time 17:46
10km at Elkmont Rails to Trails 10k on 09/2011 Time 38:01
15km at Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15k on 10/2011 Time 58:58
10 Mile at Rocket Run 10 Miler on 03/2010 Time 1:05:18
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2009 Time 1:28:13
Marathon at Country Music Marathon on 04/2010 Time 3:07:29
50km at Recover From the Holidays 50k on 12/2011 Time 4:14:45

Goal Races

Albany Marathon, 26.2, March 3
Chattanooga Stage Races, 60 miles over 3 days, June 15-17
Dizzy Fifties, 50 mile, November 17

A fun fact others might not know

I'm a huge mixed martial arts fan. I love the UFC, Strikeforce, and Bellator. I plan to start taking karate this year and I watch MMA any time it's on TV. My favorite fighter is Benson Henderson.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I direct a race in Limestone County and volunteer often. I organize a weekly 10 mile run in Athens that has been running for over 3 years now.

I maintain two blogs about running. One is focused on my training and with it I attempt to inspire others to run. The other is focused on race performances by residents of Limestone County. I have built relationships with several Cross Country coaches in Limestone County and I encourage their students to embrace running.

I love to run and I truly want to share the positive change that running has made in my life with others.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Randy McFarland

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Name: Randy McFarland
Date of Birth: February 24, 1961
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Brief Biography

Began running with Junior High Track and High School Cross Country teams in home town of Kettering, Ohio. After that, ran on my own. Completed first Marathon in 1980; first Ultra in 1995 ( Mnt. Mist Trail Run ). To date, I have completed well over 100 Marathons or Ultras (50th Marathon Rocket City in 2006). Also lived in Ft. Worth, Texas for 7 years where I also participated in local running and bike races.

Short Term Goals

Still looking for that clean sub 40 minute 10K. Sub 19 minute 5K.

Long Term Goals

Keep on keeping on.

Personal Records

5km at Runway Run on August 1998 Time 17:05 - HSV Airport
5 Mile at WNCI Night Moves on May 1982 Time 27:30 - Columbus, OH
10km at River City Run on April 1995 Time 34:54 - Decatur, AL
15km at Monte Sano 15K Time 55:05 - Huntsville, AL
10 Mile at Rocket Run on March 1995 Time 59:13 - Redstone Arsenal
Half Marathon at River Corridor Half Marathon on September 1992 Time 1:18:13 - Dayton, OH
Marathon at Dallas White Rock Marathon on December 1985 Time 2:44:54 - Dallas, TX
50km at Fat Ass 50K, Hsv Version on December 1995 Time 3:56:41 - Hsv Cross Country Park
50 Mile at Oak Mountain on February 1996 Time 6:24:50 - Oak Mountain State Park, AL

Goal Races

River City Run, 10K, 04/2012
Cotton Row, 10K, 05/2012
Army 10 Miler, 10M, 10/2012
RCM, Marathon, 12/2012

A fun fact others might not know

Have a new, furry training partner.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Serve as race director for the NYD fun runs and also volunteer at numerous HTC running events.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Jim Clemens

2012-02-10T16:54:00.000-08:00

Name: Jim Clemens
Date of Birth: August 3, 1967
City: Madison, Alabama

Twitter: @JPC_Marathoner

Brief Biography

Man of God - first and foremost. Family man next - wife Elizabeth, children Matthew and Rebekah. Runner since 3rd grade. Been running marathons since 1995. Moved to Huntsville area in 1991. Software engineer specializing in software integration. Master of Science degree from Clemson U. (Applied Mathematics). Bowling Green State U. Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Physics. Resident of Madison, AL whose newest high school, James Clemens High School, was not named after me but am amused when people think it was.

Short Term Goals

Run 2 marathons. Break 2:45 in at least both. Participate in more local races. Volunteer for even more. Stay injury free and enjoy the year.

Long Term Goals

Keep running sub-3:00 marathons as long as possible. Contribute to the local running scene by participating in local runs and volunteering in more. Give an ultramarathon a whirl (or maybe a couple). Stay injury free and enjoy the years.

Personal Records

10km at Peachtree and UAH 10K on Time 35:10
Half Marathon at Freeze Your Half Off - Birmingham on 02/2001 Time 1:16:23 - 7th place overall
Marathon at Twin Cities on 10/2003 Time 2:37:38

Goal Races

Glass City Marathon (Toledo, OH), 4/22/2012
Peachtree Road Race, 10K, 7/4/2012
New York City Marathon, 11/4/2012

A fun fact others might not know

Did I mention I have a high school named after me?

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Have tried to promote running in the area, both in personal life and at work. Display local racing running calendar at work. Try to be an example of giving back to the running community by volunteering to help at races where ever and whenever I can. Promote buying at local running stores - refer as many people as I can to Fleet Feet.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: DeWayne Satterfield

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Name: DeWayne Satterfield
Date of Birth: June 23, 1964
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Blog/Website: http://dewriterun.blogspot.com/

Brief Biography

I was raised by my grandparents in a rural farming community. They taught me the work ethic needed for life (and for running!). I now have two beautiful daughters who like to watch dad do various crazy running antics. My lovely wife shares the passion that God placed in me and between us we strive to maintain a healthy balance of family time, work, and training. It was fun having them as my "pit crew" during the last days of the cross Tennessee race and watching them realize some achievements don't come easy...but with patience they can happen. I have been blessed in the ultrarunning society...I have won an ultra every year for the last 18 years, with over 55 overall wins at the various ultra distances.

Short Term Goals

To keep running to the best of my ability while maintaining a healthy family life. Keep injury free while running several ultras per year. This year: Mountain Mist, Black Warrior, Mount Cheaha, Barkley, and perhaps a solo-unaided attempt at the 500K Vol State Road Race.

Long Term Goals

I want to run Mtn Mist 50K until I'm at least 100 years old…that is if I can still make the cutoffs! I would like to compete in the Sri Chinmoy 6 day.

Personal Records

1 Mile at High School Meet Time 4:22
2 Mile at High School Meet Time 9:50
5km at Life College 5K / Re-Creation 5K Time 15:52
4 Mile at Run For The Son Time 21:10
5 Mile at Oxford Realty 8K Time 26:20
10km at River City 10K Time 33:12
15km at Monte Sano 15K Time 0:52
10 Mile at Hoover 10 Miler Time 0:57
Half Marathon at Rocket City Half Time 1:12:50
Marathon at Rocket City Time 2:42:00
50km at Langsford Canal Time 3:22:00
50 Mile at Mississippi 50 Time 6:00:45
100 Mile at Arkansas Traveller Time 18:34:00
Other at 500K Vol-State Road Race on Time 3:17:42:12 - Course Record

Goal Races

Mountain Mist, 50K, 1/28/12
Mount Cheaha, 50K, 2/26/12
Barkley, ????, 3/31/12
Vol-State, 500K, July 2012

A fun fact others might not know

Most people know that in addition to running, I love to write...poems, articles, and have recently finished a novel (yet to be edited/published); however I also love to play the guitar and doodle at songwriting as well.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I have been in the sort of running for over 25 years now - longer if you count high school! I have experienced just about everything in the world of running and, despite the countless miles, I can honestly say I still love it. I take pride is helping others in the sport, whether it is training advice, racing advice, or even personal advice :). I want to be the smiling, friendly ambassador of running, while still pushing my aged body as far as possible.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: George Heeschen

2012-02-10T16:52:00.000-08:00

Name: George Heeschen
Date of Birth: December 21, 1986
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Brief Biography

Just your typical 25 year old male, born and raised in the Old Dominion of Virginia. Did a tad bit of running in High School after realizing that I was no good at golf and being told that XC runners got all the girls. I was pretty much hooked on the sport by the time that I realized that the latter was far from the truth, so after a remarkably mediocre high school career, I went on to run Division 3 cross country at Hampden-Sydney College, a small, private college in Southern Virginia. While there I had the pleasure of running under 4 different coaches in my four years of eligibility, but the opportunity to kick it old school and run track workouts on one of the few cinder tracks still remaining in use made it all worth while. I didn't quite set any land speed records while in college, but logging all the miles that I did over those 4 years certainly helped to keep the beer belly at bay and I improved just enough to trick myself into thinking that if I kept working at it, I might someday be good. I'm still waiting for that day to come, but nevertheless I've continued to train for races of all distances since entering this scary place known as the "real world" back in 2009.

I moved down to Huntsville a little over a year ago for my job not knowing a soul, and I can't thank the awesome running community of Huntsville enough for what they've done to make this place feel like home. I currently dabble in race distances from 5k up to the marathon on the roads, and in training you can typically find me running random mileage or getting my butt kicked in speed workouts by new Fleet Feet Racing team member, Andrew Hodges. When I'm not running, working, sleeping or eating, I like to enjoy the great outdoors via hiking and camping, read quality literature, and practice the mandolin in hopes of one day being good enough to tell people that I actually try to play the darn thing.

Short Term Goals

Continue to work hard and have fun with running in hopes of grabbing a few new PRs in 2012 and tackling some new challenges along the way. Looking to run another fast marathon to prove that my first sub 2:40 was not a fluke. Most importantly, I'd like to stay healthy all of 2012 and do my best to remember to bring my Nike racing flats to all the races I'm running.

Long Term Goals

Volunteer more. Run a race longer than 26.2 miles (Mountain Mist 2013!). Run a race in another country. Stretch more to avoid being crippled by the time I'm 30.

Personal Records

2 Mile at Kelly Watt Memorial Cross Country Race on 11/2010 Time 10:36
5km at Spooktacular 5k on 10/2011 Time 16:29
10km at UAH Spring 10k on 03/2011 Time 34:37
10 Mile at Army 10 Miler on 10/2011 Time 56:44
Half Marathon at Mercedes Half Marathon on 02/2011 Time 1:14:08
Marathon at Pittsburgh Marathon on 05/2011 Time 2:39:59
50km at on Time 0:00 - Check with me next year

Goal Races

Mercedes Half Marathon, Feb. 2012
Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 2012
Mountain Mist, 50km, January 2013
A Marathon, 26.2 miles, Date: TBD

A fun fact others might not know

I once had the starring role as a speed limit sign in a public service announcement about obeying posted speed limits in neighborhoods. They called it "acting", but all I did was sit there while an attractive young lady broke up with me for holding her back in life. Sounds like real life to me. Video is available upon request.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I always try to answer people's questions about running as best as possible or at least point them in the right direction to a person/source that knows more than I do. I'd like to get involved coaching at the high school level sometime in the near future.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Brad Schroeder

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Name: Brad Schroeder
Date of Birth: April 18, 1984
City: Owens Crossroads, Alabama

Brief Biography

I was born and raised on a farm in Shelby Ohio with a large family of four brothers and one sister. My running career started my sophomore year of high school and took me to Ohio Northern University where I competed in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track while getting my Mechanical Engineering Degree. I then got my MBA from Texas A&M while taking some time off running. My career then took me to Huntsville, AL with my wife, Elizabeth, where I am working at Redstone Arsenal. The running community is just fantastic here in Huntsville. I am excited to be part of this community which has motivated me to get fit and have fun. I am looking forward to trying some new races and discover what the future holds.

Short Term Goals

Run a sub-16:00 5k
Run a larger variety of races
Volunteer as often as possible this year!

Long Term Goals

Get and stay as healthy as possible so I can run as hard and as long as I want (aka, build a good thick running base)!

Personal Records

1 Mile at Ohio Athletic Conference Meet at Marietta on 04/2006 Time 4:18 - 4th Over All
5km at North Central (IL) Gregory Invitational on 05/2006 Time 14:46
5 Mile at NCAA Regional's at Wilmington on 10/2005 Time 24:50 - 7th Over All
10km at All-Ohio Championships at Ohio Wesley University on 03/2004 Time 32:42 - 3rd Over All
15km at Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15k Road Race on 10/2008 Time 51:48 - 1st Over All
10 Mile at Army 10 Miler in Washington DC on 10/2011 Time 54:57
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2011 Time 1:14:54 - 4th Over All
Marathon at 35th Annual Rocket City Marathon on 12/2011 Time 2:47:25 - 14th Over All
50km at THE MOUNTAIN MIST 50KM TRAIL RUN on 01/2012 Time 4:14:15 - 3rd Over All

Goal Races

McKay Hollow Madness 25K Trail Run, 03/2012
Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run, 10k, 05/2012
Alabama A&M 10K Road Race, 06/2012
HTC Twilight Men's & Women's 5K Runs, 07/2012

A fun fact others might not know

One thing people might not know about me is that I enjoy wood working. It keeps my mind busy and my body calm.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I am a very positive and hard working individual who is always willing to take the time to talk and help fellow runners. I really enjoy the atmosphere of running and racing and would do my best to help other people enjoy this wonderful sport. I volunteer at as many races as I am available for. I help motivate co-workers from my office to get involved in the sport of running by giving them guidance, pointers and even run with them when I get the chance. There are many positives to running and I try to get those who are on the edge to see the benefits and get involved.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: David O'Keefe

2012-02-10T16:51:00.000-08:00

Name: David O'Keefe
Date of Birth: October 13, 1973
City: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama

Brief Biography

My day (and sometimes night) job is working at Huntsville Hospital as an ER physician. I am married to an incredible woman, Lori. We have 3 children ages 11, 7, and 5 who challenge us every day with their energy. We are active at Rivertree Church where I lead a small group. My passion is for the unknown adventures in life that come in knowing Jesus. In the last 4 years, I've been running more and more. Running keeps me connected to creation. I love to compete and see how fast and far I can go. It is an endless challenge, and there is nothing better than running our local trails to recharge my body, mind and soul.

Short Term Goals

Under 16:40 for 5K
Under 35:00 for 10K
Complete my first 50 mile run
Under 1:17 for the half marathon
Under 2:44 for the marathon
Under 4:30 for Mountain Mist
Stay healthy and balanced

Long Term Goals

The 100 mile distance is fascinating, but scary at the same time. Would love to give it a shot one day.
Stay healthy and slowly improve.
Encourage others to get experience running for themselves

Personal Records

1 Mile at Harry Williams All-Comer Track Meet on 05/2011 Time 4:52 - Bob Jones High School Track, Madison, AL
5km at on 05/2011 Time 16:45 - Huntsville, AL
10km at River City 10K on 04/2011 Time 35:59.9 - Decatur, AL
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2011 Time 1:18:05 - Huntsville, AL
Marathon at Houston Marathon on 01/2012 Time 2:45:28
50km at Dizzy Fifties on Time 4:13:01 - Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL

Goal Races

McKay Hollow 25K trail run, March 24
River City 10K, April 2012
Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile, July 15
Rocket City Marathon, December

A fun fact others might not know

I could jump off 2 feet and hang on a basketball rim in high school, but I could never dunk anything more than a tennis ball

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

The best way I have been an ambassador is through volunteering last year. I was able to help set up several races so others could run. I also led group runs, giving runners a guided tour of an upcoming race. My most rewarding experience was leading a pace group at the Rocket City Marathon last year. Helping runners achieve their goal time in the marathon was a memory I will never forget. Talking about an upcoming race or telling the story of a recent race has given some friends the motivation they need to begin running for themselves.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Eric Charette

2012-02-10T16:50:00.000-08:00

Name: Eric Charette
Date of Birth: November 25, 1975
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Blog/Website: http://www.ericcharette.com/
Twitter: @EricCharette

Brief Biography

I was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin and grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where I attended college at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. While there, I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and am a registered professional engineer.

In 2007 I moved to Huntsville, Alabama and that is where I now call home. Though born a Yankee, I've grown to like the way of the south and the many traditions that are embraced here.

I am a follower of Christ first and foremost, for I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Phil 4:13). At the end of the day I am thankful for the many blessings that I have received even though I might not have been worthy of receiving them.

Running is one of my many passions, but it is only what I do, and does not define who I am. Running has made me a confident and strong man, but it also has made me humble to the gifts that I have been given. I try to return the gift to others through mentoring or coaching newer runners and passing on to them what others have passed on to me. I truly enjoy to spend time on rugged mountainous trails far off the beaten path.

I love to spend time with my beagles Prisoner of Azkaban Sirius Beagle (Siri) and Dawson’s Creek Josephine Lillian Potter (Fiina). You can follow my ramblings on Twitter at @EricCharette or see the occasional tweet from my girls at @FiinaBeagle and @SiriusBeagle.

Short Term Goals

Run a sub 3:40 50k.
Race a sub 5 minute mile.
Continue to help others realize their running goals.

Long Term Goals

Run London Marathon.
Hike K2.
Run Comrades.
Run sub 3 at all US marathon majors.

Personal Records

1 Mile at Track on 11/2011 Time 4:58 - Huntsville High School Track
2 Mile at Winter Winds on 2/2010 Time 10:38 - Overall win
5km at Spooktacular 5km on 10/2011 Time 16:29.83 - 4th overall
5 Mile at Lake Antoine Classic on 8/2008 Time 28:01 - Overall win, 100th career race
10km at Dam Bridge 10,000 meter on 11/2008 Time 34:45 - 2nd overall
15km at Fleet Feet 15km on 10/2011 Time 54:59.87
Half Marathon at Life Without Limits on 10/2010 Time 1:15:32 - 2nd overall
Marathon at California International Marathon on 12/2010 Time 2:43:40 - 94th overall
50km at Dizzy Fifties on 11/2009 Time 3:53:15 - 6th fastest time ever on 50km course
50 Mile at Delano Park on 3/2010 Time 7:14:16
Other at Krispy Kreme Challenge on 11/2011 Time 28:53 - Donut King

Goal Races

McKay Hollow Madness 25km
Black Warrior 25km

A fun fact others might not know

In 7th grade during the state spelling bee semifinals, I correctly spelled TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA but when it came down to the final spell-off I mispelled SAUSAGE to finish in 2nd place.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Coach training programs, make training plans, direct Fleet Feet Racing Team, Race director Monte Sano Xterra 15k/5k, Race director Recover from the Holidays, registrations for mountain mist, former board member HTC

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Andrew Hodges

2012-02-10T16:49:00.000-08:00

Name: Andrew Hodges
Date of Birth: August 16, 1983
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Blog/Website: http://ajhodges.blogspot.com
Twitter: @ajhodges

Brief Biography

I primarily race triathlons, but running is my favorite of the three sports. I also enjoy cooking, watching college football, and taking long walks on the beach.

My favorite genre of music is late 90s/early 00s alt/punk rock, and I was on the wrestling team in high school.

I'm currently employed as a MP&P Engineer at The Boeing Company where I'm determining materials and developing processes for NASA's SLS.

Short Term Goals

Run fast. Kick ass. Take names.
Finish top 10 at New Orleans 70.3, Florida 70.3, Kansas 70.3, and DC 70.3.
Win 3+ races.

Long Term Goals

Dont die.

Personal Records

1 Mile at 2001 FHSAA Regional Championships on 04/2001 Time 4:23 - 2nd
2 Mile at Gator Gallop on 10/2002 Time 9:39 - Road 2mile on the course of the Homecoming Parade. I finished 1st and won a huge trophy, which was cool because there were no other awards.
5km at Run Around the Pines on 04/2003 Time 15:38 - 1st
15km at GATE River Run on 03/2004 Time 50:51 - 47th (?) Got chicked.
Half Marathon at Mercedes Half Marathon on 02/2008 Time 1:11:59 - 7th

Goal Races

Florida 70.3, half IM, 5/20
Kansas 70.3, half IM, 6/10
IM Louisville, IM, 8/26
DC 70.3, half IM, 8/5

A fun fact others might not know

I was on the wrestling team in high school.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I encourage others to run.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Tim Vinson

2012-02-10T16:48:00.000-08:00

Name: Tim Vinson
Date of Birth: August 26, 1964
City: Madison, Alabama

Brief Biography

I enjoy hitting the trails and logging miles, especially with a group. Races are fun, but the process of getting there is every bit as much fun. I'm happy with the results of any race, as long as I know I left it all out on the course. I hope to remain injury free this year!

Short Term Goals

10 Mile: sub 58 at Army Ten Miler.
1/2 Marathon: sub 1:17:32
Marathon: sub 2:45
Mountain Mist 50K: sub 4:25
Top ten finish at Mountain Mist, Mount Cheaha, and Oak Mountain 50Ks
Sub 2:45 at any marathon

Long Term Goals

Gradual shift from roads to trails with the exception of select road races of 10 miles and above.

Personal Records

10km at River City 10K on 05/2010 Time 35:34
10 Mile at Army Ten Miler on 10/2010 Time 58:53
Half Marathon at Mercedes Half on 02/2010 Time 1:17:32
Marathon at Boston Marathon on 04/2010 Time 2:41:20
50km at RFH 50K on 12/2009 Time 3:50:10

Goal Races

Mountain Mist 50K, 01/12
Boston Marathon, 04/12
Army Ten Miler, 10/12

A fun fact others might not know

Retired military; was an AH-64 Apache pilot for several years.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Volunteering at races and proving through example that hard work yields decent results.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Donald Bowman

2012-02-10T16:46:00.001-08:00

Name: Donald Bowman
Date of Birth: October 31, 1967
City: Madison, Alabama

Brief Biography

I have a wife, Elizabeth, an 11 year old daughter, Aaliyah, and a 19 year old son, Chase.

Short Term Goals

Run faster.

Long Term Goals

Slow down slowly.

Personal Records

1 Mile Time 4:49
2 Mile Time 10:22
5km Time 15:38
4 Mile Time 21:58
5 Mile Time 27:17
10km Time 34:00
15km Time 52:35
10 Mile Time 57:00
Half Marathon Time 1:16:35
Marathon Time 2:47:00

A fun fact others might not know

I love fast food and I hate anything healthy.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Helped out with races and help with Bob Jones High School cross country and track.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Marty Clarke

2012-02-10T16:46:00.000-08:00

Name: Marty Clarke
Date of Birth: February 16, 1962
City: Huntsville, Alabama

Twitter: @mclarkeruns

Brief Biography

I ran my first road 10k in 1980 and having been running ever since. I have raced distances from the mile to 50m. I have been a member of the Fleet Feet Huntsville Racing Team since its beginning. I have also been the Cross Country Coach at Westminster Christian Academy for the last five years.

Short Term Goals

After turning 50 years old in February I plan to compete as much as possible as a Grand Master. First big race will be the Germantown half marathon in March. I am going to train as consistently as possible during the next year.

Long Term Goals

I plan on continuing to run as long as my body will hold up. I am going to continue to help train the next generation of runners and help them to achieve their goals. My goal is to help the sport of running continue to grow.

Personal Records

1 Mile at Jimmy Vest Mile on September 1996 Time 4:44
2 Mile at Winter WWinds on February 1999 Time 10:19
5km at Spirit Of Halloween on October 1999 Time 16:08
4 Mile at Turkey Trot on November 2000 Time 21:21
5 Mile at Scholarship Run on April 2002 Time 27:17
10km at River City 10k on April 2000 Time 33:27
15km at Mill 15k on October 1999 Time 53:42
10 Mile at Rocket Run on 36557 Time 56:06
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half on February 2000 Time 1:15:06
Marathon at Rocket City on December 1998 Time 2:48:24
Other at Ball Park 3k on April 2002 Time 9:42

Goal Races

Germantown Half Marathon Mrch
Scholarship 8k April
Cotton Row 10k May
Monte Sano 15k October

A fun fact others might not know

I taught Eric Charette how to blog. Just kidding, I do have to take partial credit or blame for creating that running monster. That was back in the day when he first got here and I could still outrun him. My Engineer Run 10k/5k story has always been an inspiration to him.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I have help coach training at Fleet Feet Sports including Tuesday night track workouts, the first half marathon training group and Cotton Row training runs. I have coached high school cross country for the last five years. While coaching I have not only encouraged my runners but also their parents to participate in running. I have had parents complete who have completed No Boundaries, Next Steps and the Half Marathon training groups. I have also encouraged runners while working at Fleet Feet Sports.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Robert Whitaker

2012-02-10T16:44:00.001-08:00

Name: Robert Whitaker
Date of Birth: November 3, 1958
City: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama

Brief Biography

I grew up and went to college in Memphis, Tennessee and earned a BS in Computer Science. I entered the Air Force in 1981 as a 2nd Lieutenant where I flew F-4 Phantoms and performed Space Operations for 26 years. Along the way I earned a MS in Aeronautical Science. I retired from the Air Force as a Lt Colonel in 2007. I moved to Owens Cross Roads in 2008 to work as a Systems Engineer for an Army surveillance system at the Redstone Arsenal. I'm married to Sherry who is originally from Cullman and we have 2 grown children and a 5-year old granddaughter. I began running in 2002 to get in shape for my Air Force fitness test. My first race was a 5K in 2005. I also race with a 50+ Virginia team at National USATF events. I enjoy the local racing and have made many new running friends.

Short Term Goals

Continue improving my 5K to 10K times.
Work on endurance and stamina for longer distance events.

Long Term Goals

Stay healthy so I can continue to run and race.
Develop marathon endurance.
Continue being competitive as a Masters runner.

Personal Records

1 Mile at River Bottom Burnout on 10/2011 Time 5:11 - Florence, AL (AL State Record)
2 Mile at Run 2 Calvary on 1/2009 Time 11:25 - Tuscumbia, AL
5km at Spooktacular on 10/2011 Time 17:51 - Huntsville, AL (AL State Record)
4 Mile at Winter Winds on 2/2009 Time 24:51 - Huntsville, AL
10km at CocaCola Classic 10K Run on 5/2011 Time 38:19 - Corinth, MS
10 Mile at Yorktown Battlefield 10 Miler on 11/2008 Time 1:03:48 - Yorktown, VA
Half Marathon at Huntsville 1/2 Marathon on 11/2011 Time 1:27:10 - Huntsville, AL
Marathon at Rocket City Marathon on 12/2011 Time 3:40 - My first marathon ever
Other at HTC Scholarship Fund Run (8K) on 4/2011 Time 30:28 - Huntsville, AL

Goal Races

USATF Masters 8K Championship, 5/19/2012
River Bottom Burnout, 1-mile, 10/6/2012
Spooktacular, 5K, 10/27/2012
Huntsville 1/2 Marathon, 11/10/2012

A fun fact others might not know

I have a 1969 Hurst/Olds -- a very fast and rare muscle car.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

As a Master’s runner, I’m regularly approached by younger and older runners complimenting us "old guys" for being so fast. I take these opportunities to be a role model for all runners and positively influece their running by providing advice. I've also volunteered for HTC events, where these events would not take place if not for the tremendous volunteer effort behind the scenes. I’m a hardcore advocate for what Fleet Feet brings to the running community and I tell people every chance I get.

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Victor Brown

2012-02-10T16:43:00.001-08:00

Name: Victor Brown
Date of Birth: August 17, 1963
City: Madison, Alabama

Brief Biography

Seeker of spiritual truth and purpose. Husband of 16 years. Father of three. Retired military veteran since 2002. Found I had a knack for competitive running in 2006.

Short Term Goals

Inspire one person to crawl from the couch, walk off the porch, and run down the street for at least 15 minutes daily... Ironically, I would like to do the same albeit for longer duration. With every run I would like to finish strongly, finish without injury, and position myself to do something amazing...

Long Term Goals

Getting an "A" standard at any or all distances (90 or above) then retire from competition(maybe)...

Personal Records

1 Mile at Riverbottom Burnout on 10/2011 Time 4:59 - Florence, Alabama
2 Mile at APFT on 03/1982 Time 10:26 - Schofield Barracks, HI
5km at Carlsbad 5000 on 04/2008 Time 16:49 - Carlsbad, California
4 Mile at St. Patrick's Corktown on 03/2008 Time 22:50 - Detroit, Michigan
5 Mile at Allen Park Street Fair on 08/2009 Time 28:15 - Allen Park, Michigan
10km at Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo on 09/2009 Time 35:24 - Royal Oak, Michigan
15km at Kensington Challenge on 09/2007 Time 57:14 - Milford, Michigan
10 Mile at Crim Festival of Races on 08/2010 Time 1:00:25 - Flint, Michigan
Half Marathon at Huntsville Half Marathon on 11/2011 Time 1:19:17 - Huntsville, Alabama
Marathon at Chicago Marathon on 10/2008 Time 3:07:47 - Chicago, Illinois

A fun fact others might not know

I loved jumping out of airplanes...

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

Imparting the things that I've learned to others so they can become proficient at what they do...

2012 Fleet Feet Racing: Brandon York

2012-02-10T16:42:00.001-08:00

Name: Brandon York
Date of Birth: June 13, 1985
City: Madison, Alabama

Twitter: @racinbran

Brief Biography

I was born and raised an Air Force brat in Columbus, MS. I have two beautiful sisters, one older and one younger. All three of us were involved in different sports at young ages. One did ballet and eventually softball, while the other did gymnastics. I began my quest with running when I was in the 8th grade, which was somewhat of a "last resort" sport for me. Eventually, I was allowed an opportunity to run cross country, indoor and outdoor track on the collegiate level at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. While there, I also received a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Upon graduating, I was fortunate enough to start a career working for a DoD government contractor in Huntsville, AL. I took two years off from running after college to focus on other things. After some soul searching, I decided that I needed to start running again. Since joining the Fleet Feet Racing Team in 2010, I have enjoyed getting to make new friends, volunteer my time, and run faster than I've ever run before. I look forward to the 2012.

Short Term Goals

To continue to make improvements on where I left off last year.
I especially want to PR in the 5000 (I haven't PR'd since 2006)
Road: Sub-15 5k, Sub-31 10k, Sub-25 8k, Sub-51 10 mile (Or sub-47:25 15k)
Track: Sub-15 5000m, Sub-31 10000m

Long Term Goals

Stay healthy and injury-free.
Qualify for 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon.

Personal Records

1 Mile at JSU Invitational on 04/2007 Time 4:18 - N/A, Converted 4:01 1500m
2 Mile at Clemson Tiger Classic (Indoor) on 02/2007 Time 9:12 - 4th, Converted 8:38 3000m
5km at Georgia Tech Invitational on 05/2006 Time 14:52 - 4th
5 Mile at Brooks Memphis Twilight XC Clasic on 10/2006 Time 24:49 - 11th, Converted 24:40 8k
10km at Vulcan Run 10k on 11/2011 Time 31:26 - 5th
15km at Monte Sano 15k on 10/2010 Time 50:04 - 1st
10 Mile at Army Ten Miler on 10/2011 Time 51:24 - 23rd

Goal Races

UAH Spring 10k, 10k, 3/4/12
Alabama Relays, 5000m, 3/23/12
Scholarship Fund Run 8k, 8k, 4/7/12
Auburn Invitational, 5000m, 4/20/12

A fun fact others might not know

I'm a decent cartoon impressionist (Bullwinkle, Kermit the Frog, Popeye, etc.). Also, I'm exactly one half Mexican.

How have you been an ambassador to the sport of running?

I try my best to be competitive at races that I enter and demonstrate a unique love for the sport of long distance running. When representing Fleet Feet, whether it be at races or in training, I try to help out anyway that I can, be friendly and courteous to those around me, obey race or local park rules, and be cheerful regardless of any circumstance.

Weekend Results

2012-02-06T19:33:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Eric Charette who won the 2nd annual Bow Wow 5km at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens on Saturday in a time of 17:56. This Fleet Feet sponsored race drew 227 runners for a hilly route around the gardens on the outer gravel road for the two loop course.

Official Race Results

Weekend Results

2012-01-29T13:17:00.000-08:00

It was a great weekend of running atop Monte Sano at the 18th annual Mountain Mist 50km, directed by Fleet Feet Huntsville owners Dink and Suzanne Taylor.

Making his ultra running debut, Brad Shroeder led the team with a 3rd place podium finish in an astonishing time of 4:14:15 on a very muddy and slow course. DeWayne Satterfield was top master and has finished all 18 "mists". Kathy Youngren was a repeat winner for the women, followed by team mate Katie Maehlmann in second place.

Official Results

Results
3 4:14:15 Brad Schroeder
6 4:25:41 DeWayne Satterfield
7 4:26:42 Blake Thompson
8 4:33:10 Tim Vinson
10 4:37:30 Erik Debolt
18 4:46:00 Brett Wilks
21 4:52:30 David O'Keefe
25 4:56:53 Eric Patterson
27 5:00:52 Timothy Pitt
33 5:09:20 Kathy Youngren
39 5:26:29 Katie Maehlmann
41 5:28:52 Rick Maehlmann
42 5:30:02 Eric Fritz
56 5:42:38 Robert Youngren (ran the "double")
62 5:50:56 Christy Scott

Gear Review: Honey Stinger Waffle by Eric Charette

2012-01-29T12:41:00.000-08:00

The Waffle from Honey Stinger... tasty treat best suited for coffee or valid fueling option for running long distances? How about both!

The Product: Waffle from Honey Stinger. Comes in regular, vanilla and strawberry flavors.

Ingredients: Organic wheat flour, organic palm fruit oil, organic rice syrup, organic cane sugar, organic honey, organic whole wheat flour, organic soy flour, sea salt, organic soy lecithin, organic spices, baking soda.

Nutritional Information: 180 calories, 7 grams of fat, 55mg of sodium, 21 grams of carbs (from 14 grams of sugar). They are certified organic also.

Pricing: They come for $22.24 on the Honey Stinger website for a box of 16, though you can find them on Amazon for as low as $14.99.

The Good: I have been using the waffle as fueling to my pre-running routine for about six months. I take a single one about an hour before I run. They are gooey (apologize for the technical terminology) and oh so tasty. I usually break them in half (while still in the package, which keeps any crumbs inside the wrapper) and then eat them in two bites. They taste far superior to most energy bars, which some can taste like cardboard. They seem to provide just the right amount of fueling that I need to get started into my long run or race and last me about an hour before I feel the need to refuel. They do not upset my stomach at all, nor do they sit like a rock in my belly either. I joked above about them going well with coffee... no joke here. They double as a great snack in the morning with my coffee for days when I forget to eat. They have better nutritional value than a candy bar and pack in enough energy to get me through to lunch most days.

The Bad: There really isn't much that is bad about the waffle, but maybe areas of improvement! The packaging at times can be tough to open. I want to take the back flap and rip it down, keeping the crumbs inside but times you have to tear the entire package open to get inside. Also, I really can't tell the difference between the regular and the vanilla flavors, though I have not tried them side by side. I tried to eat them on the run, but being solid (not mashable gel) they did not fit into my hand held bottle as well as a gel.

Summary: When have you ever found something that tastes great, can be used as a morning snack, a pre-run fueling option and comes at a great price? The Honey Stinger Waffle has it all and I highly recommend it.

This Weekend

2012-01-27T06:38:00.000-08:00

The Fleet Feet Racing Team takes to the trails this weekend atop Huntsville for the mighty Mountain Mist 50km. Here are the members who will vie for top honors.

2 Rob Youngren

3 DeWayne Satterfield

4 Eric Charette

6 Tim Vinson

8 Erik Debolt

9 James Falcon

10 Blake Thompson

11 David O'Keefe

12 Brett Wilks

18 Kathy Youngren

24 Eric Fritz

28 Tim Pitt

34 Katie Maehlmann

69 Eric Patterson

76 Randy McFarland

288 Rick Maehlmann

331 Brad Schroeder

Weekend Results

2012-01-24T18:28:00.001-08:00

Congrats to Lynn Curry who raced to a 4th place female finish at the Auburn Classic Half Marathon this past weekend. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the race was delayed a full day as torrential rains swept through the state. Places 2nd, 3rd and 4th were all within 33 seconds! Full Results

2012 Fleet Feet Racing Team

2012-01-21T13:25:00.000-08:00

The Fleet Feet Racing Team was created to increase awareness about Fleet Feet Sports, assist in marketing of the store and to provide unity amongst some of the most skilled runners in the local area. The 2012 team is a collection of runners who focus on building the sport in our community via stewardship, being a role model, participation in training programs, voluntarism and achieving competitive race results. They were selected based on the competitive performance, ambassadorship and volunteerism they demonstrated during the 2011. Fleet Feet, along with our sponsors of Nike, Honey Stinger, Swiftwick Socks and FuelBelt are proud to announce the 2012 Racing Team.

Congrats and we are excited for the upcoming season!

Women's Team

Lynn Curry

Candace Jacobs
Jill Koch*

Katie Maehlmann

Caitlin Morris

Dana Overton

Lisa Rawlings

Christy Scott

Kathy Youngren

Men's Team
Donald Bowman
Victor Brown*

Eric Charette

Marty Clarke
Jim Clemens*

Erik DeBolt

James Falcon

Eric Fritz

George Heeschen
Andrew Hodges*

Rick Maehlmann

Randy McFarland

David O'Keefe

Eric Patterson

Tim Pitt

David Rawlings

Greg Reynolds

DeWayne Satterfield

Brad Schroeder
Dink Taylor

Blake Thompson

Tim Vinson
Robert Whitaker*

Brett Wilks

Brandon York

Robert Youngren

*New teammate for 2012

Weekend Results

2012-01-15T14:21:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Tim Vinson and David O'Keefe from Fleet Feet Racing Huntsville who both crushed the Chevron Houston Marathon this morning. While not running together early on, they ended up running in the last few miles together, pushing each other to outstanding times of 2:45:26 and 2:45:28 respectively. Tim was 79th overall (2nd in his age group) and David was 80th overall (14th in his age group). David set a personal best by 13 minutes and Tim ran his second sub 2:48 marathon in the past month. There were 7,606 finishers!

This Weekend

2012-01-12T15:44:00.000-08:00

Good luck to Tim Vinson and David O'Keefe who take their months of training and hard work on the road to Houston for the Chevron Houston Marathon. Both of these guys will be chasing a time in the 2:40's if the weather cooperates! Good luck fellas.

Weekend Results

2012-01-02T15:07:00.000-08:00

Congrats to DeWayne Satterfield who was the overall winner at Recover from the Holidays 50k on Saturday in Huntsville. Warmer than normal temperatures didn't slow DeWayne down as he ran 3:50:59! Tim Vinson also broke the magical 4 hour mark.

There were many race team members who came out to train, compete and volunteer which was great to see! Pictured below is race director Eric Charette with DeWayne and his hand made finisher award.

Overall Place	Gender Place	Name	Gender	Age	City, State	Time	Pace
1	1	Dewayne Satterfield	M	47	Huntsville, AL	3:50:59	7:27
2	2	Tim Vinson	M	47	Madison, AL	3:56:35	7:38
4	4	Brett Wilks	M	31	Huntsville, AL	4:12:25	8:09
5	5	Eric Patterson	M	39	Athens, AL	4:14:45	8:13
8	8	Erik Debolt	M	29	Madison, AL	4:21:30	8:26
18	17	Jon Elmore	M	45	Decatur, AL	4:52:30	9:26

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-26T14:48:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team! No racing this weekend with the holidays, but the team bounces back next weekend with Recover from the Holidays 50km! There is still time to register by following this link - http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=13892

Weekend Results

2011-12-18T12:36:00.000-08:00

David O'Keefe lead the Fleet Feet Racing Team on Saturday with a sub 17 minute performance at the Rudolph Run 5km, placing 4th overall amongst a fast field. Marty Clarke was the first men's master in 18:14 and Kathy Youngren took yet another top female overall podium in 19:26.

4 DAVID O'KEEFE - 16:53
5 ROBERT YOUNGREN - 17:40
9 MARTY CLARKE - 18:14
10 JON ELMORE - 18:23
14 KATHY YOUNGREN - 19:26
58 CHRISTY SCOTT - 22:26

Official Results

Rocket City Marathon

2011-12-12T11:00:00.000-08:00

It was a great weekend for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville at Rocket City Marathon. Brad Schroeder was the top male (in his marathon debut) from the team in 14th place and Candace Jacobs was top female from the team in 4th place overall. Many team members who did not run where heavily involved in volunteering as well. 10 members served roles as official pacers for the marathon as well. Fleet Feet Huntsville store owners Dink and Suzanne Taylor were the race directors.

Overall Place / Chip Time / Age Group Place / Name
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14 2:47:25 4 Brad Schroeder
15 2:47:31 1 Tim Vinson
16 2:49:33 5 Erik Debolt
21 2:55:09 1 Blake Thompson
26 2:57:16 2 Candace Jacobs
28 2:57:31 3 Kevin Betts
36 3:02:09 6 Brett Wilks
40 3:04:29 2 Dewayne Satterfield // pacer
45 3:05:35 8 Timothy Pitt
56 3:09:29 5 Eric Charette // pacer
71 3:14:45 7 David O'Keefe // pacer
159 3:29:58 8 Randy McFarland
261 3:43:26 37 Jon Elmore
275 3:44:53 56 David Rawlings // pacer
356 3:54:39 72 Eric Fritz // pacer
369 3:55:50 23 Katie Maehlmann // pacer
408 3:57:35 12 Christy Scott // pacer
697 4:24:51 28 Linda Scavarda // pacer
1125 5:58:55 55 Kathy Youngren // sweep
1126 5:58:55 88 Rob Youngren // sweep

Top Seeds for 2011 Rocket City Marathon

2011-12-05T07:58:00.000-08:00

With Rocket City Marathon coming up this Saturday, the Huntsville Track Club has announced the top seeds for Men and Women. Among them are quite a few runners from the Fleet Feet Racing Team and Fleet Feet employees who are either racing or have volunteered to be Nike Pacers as noted.

Seed / Recent Marathon Time / Marathon PR / Name / Age
17 2:41:20 2:41:20 Tim Vinson
19 2:43:40 2:43:40 Eric Charette (3:10 pacer)
20 2:44:00 2:44:00 Brandon Mader  (3:00 pacer)
22 2:48:00 2:46:00 Zachary Koch
26 2:52:00 2:42:30 Dewayne Satterfield  (3:05 pacer)
27 2:53:04 2:53:04 Blake Thompson
29 2:54:52 2:54:52 Kevin Betts
32 2:58:00 2:58:00 David O'Keefe  (3:15 pacer)

Seed / Recent Marathon Time / Marathon PR / Name / Age
1103 2:54:21 2:54:21 Candace Jacobs
1114 3:15:00 3:15:00 Katie Maehlmann  (3:55 pacer)
1126 3:28:18 3:28:18 Jillian Koch

Also serving as pacers from the Racing Team are Eric Patterson (3:30), David Rawlings (3:45), Christy Scott (4:00), Linda Scavarda (4:25), Kathy Youngren (6:00) and Rob Youngren (6:00).

2011 Top Individual Performances

2011-11-30T07:13:00.000-08:00

It has been an outstanding year for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville. In addition to all of the volunteer work that the team puts in, there have been some amazing race performances by each and every team member. Here are the best efforts from each member for the season.

Women's Team

Lynn Curry - Overall female winner at the Spirit of America 5 mile by over a two minute margin
Candace Jacobs - Overall female winner and two state age records at Winter Winds in the 2 mile 11:23 (11:57 old state record record) and the 4 mile 23:54 (25:54 old state record)
Lyndsey Kulaw - Overall female winner at Mountain Mania 15km with a time of 1:14:32
Katie Maehlmann - Personal best at Chicago Marathon with a time of 3:15:33
Caitlin Morris - Overall female winner at Spooktacular 5km with a time of 17:54
Dana Overton - Overall female winner at Wild Irish 10km with a time of 44:28
Madelyn Patton - Near personal best at Boston Marathon with a time of 3:49:22
Lisa Rawlings - Personal record at Boston Marathon with a time of 3:36:11
Linda Scavarda - 3rd female overall at the Des Plaines River Trail 50 mile with a time of 8:21:57
Christy Scott - 3rd female overall at Shadow of the Giants 50km with a time of 4:52:12
Kathy Youngren - Alabama state record (across all ages) at Delano 50 mile in 7:06:59 (7:38:58 old state record)

Men's Team

Sean Allan - Season best at Spooktacular 5km with a time of 18:04
Donald Bowman - Overall winner at the Jesse Owens 10km (36:04) and 2-mile (11:39)
Kevin Betts - Season best at Spooktacular 5km with a time of 17:18
Eric Charette - Overall winner at Black Warrior 25km with a time of 1:43:58 (3rd fastest time ever)
Marty Clarke - Season best at Spooktacular 5km with a time of 17:50
Erik Debolt - Overall winner at Dizzy Fifties 50km with a time of 4:01:20
Jon Elmore - Season best at Liz Hurley 5k with a time of 17:49
James Falcon - Sub 24 hour debut at Old Dominion 100 with a time of 22:25:00
Eric Fritz - Season best at Old Dominion 100 with a time of 21:36:14
George Heeschen - Personal best and 25th overall at Pittsburgh Marathon with a time of 2:39:59
Rick Maehlmann - Personal best at Huntsville Half Marathon with a time of 1:27:03
Randy McFarland - Season best at Army Ten Miler with a time of 1:03:19
David O'Keefe - Personal best at Harry Williams All Comers Track Meet 1-mile with a time of 4:52
Shane O'Neill - 6th place overall at Scenic City Road Half marathon with a time of 1:24:05
Eric Patterson - Personal best at Spooktacular 5km with a time of 17:46
Tim Pitt - Personal best at Army Ten Miler with a time of 1:03:37
David Purinton - Season best at Huntsville Half Marathon with a time of 1:23:29
David Rawlings - Completed first half ironman in Augusta Georgia with a time of 5:53:13
Greg Reynolds - Overall winner at the Edward Jones Sprint Triathlon with a time of 44:19
DeWayne Satterfield - Overall winner at Georgia Jewel 35 mile with a time of 5:17:02
Eric Schotz - Personal best at Strolling Jim with a time of 5:12:52
Brad Schroeder - 3rd overall and personal best at Huntsville Half Marathon with a time of 1:14:54
Dink Taylor - 3rd overall master at JFK 50 miler with a time of 6:59:56
Blake Thompson - Personal best at Mountain Mist 50km with a time of 4:36:59
Tim Vinson - Season best at Army Ten Miler with a time of 59:21
Brett Wilks - Season best at Army Ten Miler with a time of 1:02:25
Brandon York - 23rd overall and personal best at Army Ten Miler with a time of 51:24
Rob Youngren - 12th overall at Badwater 135 miler with a time of 31 hours 13 minutes and 45 seconds (top 6.5% of all first time runners)

Weekend Results

2011-11-27T13:12:00.000-08:00

On Thursday at the Turkey Trot 5k in Huntsville Kathy Youngren was 3rd overall female and the team placed 6 in the top 25 amongst a very fast field. The race was staffed by many volunteers including team members Jon Elmore, Eric Fritz, Dink Taylor and James Falcon.

Official Results

6 Eric Charette 17:06
12 Eric Patterson 17:57
14 Tim Vinson 18:25
17 Sean Allen 18:54
18 Robert Youngren 18:57
23 Kathy Youngren 19:37
39 Lynn Curry 20:27
50 Katie Maehlmann 20:58

Christy Scott pulled a double this weekend, first finishing as 9th female (1st F35-39) in 21:21 at the Gold's Gym Turkey Day 5k.

Official Results

Then Christy ran YMCA of Jackson Turkey Trot 5k on Saturday and was 1st Female overall, 5th overall, in a time of 22:50 on a hilly course.

Weekend Results

2011-11-21T06:22:00.000-08:00

This weekend was full of winning performances from the Fleet Feet Racing Team.

On Saturday, Eric Charette was the winner at the 3rd annual Krispy Kreme Challenge in a time of 28:53. The KKC involves running 2 miles, eating a dozen donuts and running 2 miles back. The previous two winners are also FFRT members (David Rawlings and Blake Thompson).

Official Results

1 Eric Charette 35 - 28:54
24 Marty Clarke 49 - 36:39
29 David Rawlings 40 - 38:12

On Monte Sano at the Dizzy Fifties, Erik Debolt was the winner of the 50km in a time of 4:01:20 and Christy Scott was the women's winner of the 50km in 5:08:58. DeWayne Satterfield went 1-2 in the 40 mile distance in times of 5:42:38 and 6:46:05.

Official Results

40 Mile
1 90 5:42:38 40M DeWayne Satterfield 47 Huntsville AL
2 56 6:46:05 40M Eric Patterson 39 Athens AL

50km
1 4:01:20 Erik DeBolt 28
9 5:05:17 Eric Fritz 44
10 5:08:58 Christy Scott 38F
11 5:11:27 Timothy Pitt 32
20 5:48:19 Randy McFarland 50

At the 49th annual JFK 50 miler, store owner Dink Taylor ran a 20 minute negative split to break 7 hours with a time of 6:59:56. Blake Thompson ran 7:20:04 for a personal best. Former Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team and Huntsville native (now living in Cincinnati, OH) David Riddle broke the course record with a time of 5:40:45.

Official Results

On Saturday at the Dam Bridge 10k in Florence, Kathy Youngren was the female overall winner in a season best time of 40:20.

Official Results

On Sunday at the Jingle Bell 5k, Candace Jacobs was the fastest female taking the victory.

This Weekend

2011-11-18T12:48:00.000-08:00

This weekend is full of ultra running with Dink Taylor and Blake Thompson competing in the largest ultra marathon in the U.S.A at JFK50 in Maryland.

Locally DeWayne Satterfield and others will be racing Dizzy 50's (50k/40M/50M) on Monte Sano.

The Krispy Kreme Challenge will be run in Huntsville also and its pretty certain that a former champion David Rawlings will be trying to out run and out eat the other competitors.

Weekend Results

2011-11-13T05:25:00.000-08:00

The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team had a great day at the Huntsville Half Marathon on Saturday with the Candace Jacobs and Caitlin Morris placing 1st and 2nd for the women and the men taking 11 of the top 25 places. Personal bests were set by Brad Schroeder, David O'Keefe, Eric Fritz, Katie Maehlmann, James Falcon, TIm Pitt, Brett Wilks, Rick Maehlmann and Christy Scott.

PLACE NAME                 AGE/SEX  TIME

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    4 Brad Schroeder          27    1:14:54
    5 George Heeschen         24    1:16:39
    8 David O'Keefe           38    1:18:05 
    9 Erik Debolt             28    1:18:08 
   10 Donald Bowman           44    1:18:16
   14 Candace Jacobs          31F   1:21:53 
   15 Caitlin Morris          26F   1:22:31
   16 Kevin Betts             34    1:22:36 
   17 David Purinton          43    1:23:29 
   18 Tim Vinson              47    1:24:12 
   19 Brett Wilks             31    1:25:57 
   21 Rick Maehlmann          35    1:27:03 
   22 Timothy Pitt            32    1:27:05 
   26 James Falcon            40    1:28:18 
   31 Jon Elmore              45    1:30:26 
   33 Katie Maehlmann         34F   1:30:53 
   35 Kathy Youngren          37F   1:31:32 
   44 Eric Fritz              44    1:33:44
   80 Eric Charette           35    1:39:23 
   104 Christy Scott          38F   1:42:06 
   205 David Rawlings         40    1:52:26 
   261 Linda Scavarda         28F   1:56:39 
   496 Lisa Rawlings          36F   2:12:16

HTC Awards

2011-11-11T07:44:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team members who were awarded by their peers at the Huntsville Track Club awards banquet on Tuesday. We are proud of our team mates who earned their awards through either performance or volunteering.

Award presentations can be found here.

Eric Fritz - Presidents Award
Linda Scavarda - Dedication Award
Christy Scott - Admiration Award

Donald Bowman - Male Performance Award

Candace Jacobs - Female Performance Award

Gran Prix Awards
Donald Bowman - winner men's masters
Eric Charette - runner up men's open

Candace Jacobs - winner women's open
Kathy Youngren - runner up women's open

Weekend Results

2011-11-10T13:05:00.000-08:00

Eric Charette and Marty Clarke represented the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team at the ING New York Marathon this past weekend. Eric ran 2:54:44, finishing 664th overall and was the fastest finisher from the state of Alabama. Marty ran 3:19:09 and was in the top 7% of all finishers.

Official Results

At the Vulcan 10km in Birmingham, Alabama, Brandon York set a new personal best with a time of 31:26, finishing 6th overall.

Official Results

In Huntsville, Erik Debolt was 2nd overall at the Attack of the Lions 5km at Legacy Elementary in Harvest.

David Rawlings ran 3:34:11 at the Savannah Rock n Roll Marathon in Savannah Georgia,

Official Results

Weekend Results

2011-10-30T06:38:00.000-07:00

A great weekend of fast 5km PR's for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team at the Spooktacular 5km in Huntsville. The team was lead by a 1-2-3 on the women's side with Caitlin Morris finishing in 17:54, followed by Candace Jacobs in 2nd and Kathy Youngren in 3rd. George Heeschen lead the men with a 16:29 in 3rd. Setting personal bests on this flat, fast, certified and cold day were Eric Charette, Greg Reynolds, Blake Thompson, Eric Patterson and Rick Maehlmann.

Photo Courtesy of Jen Grant at http://racedaysnapshot.com/

Official Results

3 George Heeschen 16:29  5:19 
    4 Eric Charette 16:30  5:19 
    6 David O'Keefe 16:53  5:26 
    8 Kevin Betts 17:08  5:31 
   10 Donald Bowman 17:14  5:33 
   11 Gregory Reynolds 17:19  5:35 
   12 Blake Thompson 17:22  5:36 
   14 Eric Patterson 17:46  5:44 
   15 Marty Clarke 17:50  5:45 
   17 Jon Elmore 17:52  5:45 
   18 Caitlin Heider 17:54  5:46 
   19 Candace Jacobs 17:57  5:47 
   21 James Falcon 18:00  5:48 
   22 Sean Allan 18:04  5:49 
   23 Brett Wilks 18:06  5:50 
   26 Rick Maehlmann 18:30  5:58 
   29 Randy McFarland 19:01  6:08 
   33 Kathy Youngren 19:25  6:15 
   34 Eric Fritz 19:37  6:19 
   40 Katie Maehlmann 20:12  6:31 
   65 Christy Scott 22:05  7:07

Tim Vinson finished 2nd overall at the Life Without Limits 1/2 Marathon in Florence, Alabama with a time of 1:21:08.

Official Results

Weekday Results

2011-10-27T11:08:00.000-07:00

This week was the NASA Running Club Safety & Wellness Day 5km held on Redstone Arsenal. Rick Maehlmann was just off of his personal best and was the overall winner in 18:40. Kathy Youngren was the female winner in a time of 20:21 and was 4th overall. Randy McFarland was men's masters winner and 3rd overall.

Weekend Results

2011-10-24T17:48:00.000-07:00

James Falcon was the repeat winner at the Imagination Library 5km in Fayetteville, TN with a time of 18:12.

Eric Charette and David O'Keefe finished 2nd and 3rd overall at the Xterra Monte Sano 15km trail race with times of 1:05:39 and 1:07:25.

2 Eric Charette - 1:05:39
3 David O'Keefe - 1:07:25
7 Tim Vinson - 1:15:45
34 Christy Scott - 1:29:06

Official Results

Linda Scavarda was 3rd female (19th overall) at the Des Plaines River Trail 50 mile in a time of 8:21:57.

Official Results

Midweek Results

2011-10-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

The annual AMRDEC 5km on Redstone Arsenal was held this week with Greg Reynolds and Kathy Youngren taking the overall victories. Congrats on the fast times.

1 - 17:13 Reynolds, Greg
2 - 17:50 Wilkes, Brett
7 - 19:33 Youngren, Kathy

Weekend Results

2011-10-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

Great weekend for Nike Fleet Feet Racing at Liz Hurley 5km in Huntsville. The team placed 7 men in the top 10 with Brad Schroeder leading the team in 3rd overall and 4 of the top 5 in the women's race with Candace Jacobs taking the overall win.

Men's Results

3   16:22 Brad Schroeder            27M
4   16:39 George Heeschen             24M 
5   16:56 Eric Charette             35M
6   16:57 Erik Debolt               28M
7   17:05 Donald Bowman               43M
8   17:18 Kevin Betts                34M
10   17:29 Greg Reynolds             29M
13   17:49 Jon Elmore               45M 
14   17:49 Blake Thompson             30M
15   17:49 Dink Taylor               46M
17   17:54 Tim Vinson               47M
18   17:54 Eric Patterson            39M 
20   19:01 Sean Allan                27M
26   19:54 Eric Fritz                44M

Women's Results

1   18:24 Candace Jacobs               31F
3   19:36 Kathy Youngren             37F
4   20:22 Katie Maehlmann            34F 
5   20:38 Lynn Curry                36F
75   25:16 Linda Scavarda             27F

Congrats to all who ran and supported the cause!

Weekend Results

2011-10-10T13:16:00.000-07:00

What an amazing weekend of performances across the country for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team!!

In Washington, DC at the Army Ten Miler, Brandon York put forth an incredible effort, finishing 22nd of 21,890 runners in a time of 51:24 (that is 5:08 pace!). Not to be outdone, Brad Shroeder, George Heeshen, Erik Debolt and Tim Vinson all broke an hour.

Official Results

21 - Brandon York 51:24
51 - Brad Schroeder 54:57
84 - George Heeschen 56:44
135 - Erik Debolt 58:37
158 - Tim Vinson 59:21
309 - Brett Wilks 1:02:25
362 - Randy McFarland 1:03:19
380 - Tim Pitt 1:03:37

In Huntsville, at the Fleet Feet 15km, Kathy Youngren was the female overall winner. Eric Charette was the top mens runner from the team, placing 4th overall. There were plenty of team members out on the course working as volunteers too.

4 Eric Charette 55:00
6 Donald Bowman 55:16
9 Marty Clarke 57:35
10 Dink Taylor 57:39
11 Greg Reynolds 58:44
12 David Purinton 58:54
13 Eric Patterson 58:58
16 Kathy Youngren 1:04:15
159 Linda Scavarda 1:23:54
169 David Rawlings 1:24:31
193 Lisa Rawlings 1:26:59

Official Results

In Chicago at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Katie Maehlmann ran 3:15:33 setting a new personal best time after running 3:18:05 earlier this year. She was 1599th overall and 212th female. Rick Maehlmann ran 3:37:42.

This Weekend

2011-10-05T12:36:00.000-07:00

The men of the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team have been training hard for this weekend's Army Ten Miler in Washington, DC, which is the largest 10 mile race in the US.

Brad Schroeder
Brandon York
George Heeschen
Erik Debolt
Randy McFarland
Tim Pitt
Brett Wilks
Rob Youngren (injured, not competing)

In Huntsville, the first race of the Huntsville Track Club Gran Prix 2012 is the Fleet Feet 15km on the roads around Monte Sano State Park.

In Chicago, Rick and Katie Maehlmann will be racing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Best of luck to the entire team in where ever their fleet feet may take them!

Weekend Results

2011-10-03T05:29:00.000-07:00

This was a very good weekend for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsille.

Eric Charette competed at the Southern Tennessee Half Marathon in Winchester, TN on Saturday. He ran 1:16:26 and finished 2nd overall.

Official Results

This weekend was the Arkansas Traveller 100 miler and Christy Scott ran an impressive 25:44:26, finishing as 6th female overall. This course has a cumulative assent of 12,000' and is very challenging.

Official Results

Weekend Results

2011-09-29T18:58:00.000-07:00

Last weekend DeWayne Satterfield and Linda Scavarda took their skills over to the Georgia Jewel and ran the 35 mile race (There were 35/50/100 mile options). DeWayne was 1st overall with a time of 5:17:02 and Linda was 16th overall (2nd female) in 7:40:59.

Official Results

At the Elkmont Lions CLub Rails to Trails 10k, Brandon York and Kathy Youngren were the overall male and female winners, running 32:12 and 35:32 respectively. George Heeschen and Erik DeBolt also took the podium, finishing 2nd and 3rd overall. This race is directed by long time supporter and former racing team member Whitney Hollingsworth.

1 Brandon York - 32:12
2 George Heeschen - 35:32
3 Erik DeBolt - 35:53
5 Greg Reynolds - 37:11
6 Eric Patterson - 38:01
7 Tim Vinson - 38:34
9 Jon Elmore - 39:16
10 Rick Maehlmann - 39:22
13 Kathy Youngren - 42:25

At the Ironman Augusta 70.3 in Augusta, Georgia, Lisa Rawlings and David Rawlings raced their first half ironman and both had strong showings. Lisa had a swim time of 33:20, a bike time of 3:17:20 and a run time of 2:17:19 and with her transitions finished in 6:20:44. David had a swim time of 30:59, a bike time of 2:47:59 and a run time of 2:22:15 and with her transitions finished in 6:20:44.

Official Results

This Weekend

2011-09-23T10:29:00.000-07:00

This weekend the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville will be lead by Greg Reynolds, Rick Maehlmann, Randy McFarland and defending champion Brandon York at the Elkmont Rails to Trails 10km. This course runs the first half on the roads and is very fast, with the return trail on the rails to trails and slowly grinds back uphill to the finish.

In Augusta, Georgia, David Rawlings and Lisa Rawlings will be competing in their first half Ironman. The 1.2 mile swim is in the Savannah River, followed by a hilly bike through Georgia and South Carolina before the half marathon run through downtown Augusta.

Best of luck to the entire team in where ever their fleet feet will take them.

Weekend Results

2011-09-17T17:32:00.000-07:00

On the busiest weekend for 5km races all year. the Nike Fleet Feet Team showed well all over the area!

At the Care Center 5km, Eric Charette and Kathy Youngren both repeated as winners again this year, with Eric bettering his mark from last year with a 16:43 and Kathy running a 20:39 despite bring sick. David O'Keefe ran a strong 17:36, finishing 3rd overall and Sean Allan finished 5th in 19:12.

Official Results

At the Rib Fest Run in Decatur, Jon Elmore was 3rd overall and top men's master with an 18:22.

Official Results

At the Duck and Run 5k in Athens, Alabama, Donald Bowman was 4th overall with a 16:59 and top men's master. Caitlin Morris was top female and 8th overall with an 18:36. This race is directed by team member Eric Patterson.

Official Results

At the 5th Annual Carlos Serrano Memorial PHP 5k, Candace Jacobs and Lisa Rawlings were 1-2 with times of 18:32 and 22:14. On the men's side, David Rawlings broke the 20 minute mark with a 19:58 and finished 3rd overall.

Official Results

At the Commodore Classic (Vanderbilt's home meet) in Nashville, Brandon York ran a Division 1 cross country race and finished 20th overall (1st unattached runner) out of 190 in a time of 25:57 for 8km. Brandon's last mile was 4:57!

Weekend Results

2011-09-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

At the 9/11 10-Year Anniversary Run on Redstone Arsenal, Kathy Youngren was top female for the 9.11 kilometer distance and 4th overall in a time of 37:48. Tim Pitt ran 34:40 and finished 2nd overall.

Official Results

At the Dream Center 5km in Decatur, Eric Charette ran 16:55 and finished 2nd overall. Jon Elmore helped with race directing and provided timing services via River CIty Runners.

Official Results

In Scottsboro at Frantic Frog sprint triathlon, Caitlin Morris was the overall women's winner with a time of 1:10:48.

Official Results

11 - Gregory Reynolds 1:08:51
16 - Caitlin Morris 1:10:48
83 - David Rawlings 1:18:08
124 - Lyndsey Kulaw - 1:21:31
135 - Lisa Rawlings 1:22:34

Christy Scott was top female and 3rd overall at Bartlett Park 40 miler in 7 hours, 6 minutes.

Brandon York was the overall winner at the Kentuck 5k in Northport, Alabama on Friday night. His time of 15:15 was more than two minutes faster than the next competitor.

Official Results

Weekend Results

2011-09-04T12:48:00.000-07:00

The only game in town this weekend was the 40th running the of the Monte Sano Road Races in Huntsville, Alabama. This difficult 10k-5k combination is run on a 5k course with several cone turn arounds, a gravel road section on the out and back and rolling hills. The old saying is that if your 10k personal best is on this course, you haven't run many 10ks! The 10k race starts at 8:00 am and the 5k starts just 90 minutes later. The 10k was also the Alabama State Championship this year.

Brad Schroeder lead the men, taking 2nd place in 35:33, followed by Eric Charette who was 3rd in 35:42. On the women's side, it was a 1-2-3 sweep with Candace Jacobs, Katie Maehlmann and Kathy Youngren running 38:45, 43:19 and 43:54 respectively.

Official Results

2 Brad Schroeder - 35:33 5:44
3 Eric Charette - 35:42 5:45
9 Candace Jacobs - 38:45 6:15
10 Eric Patterson - 39:09 6:18
11 David Purinton - 39:24 6:21
13 Timothy Pitt - 40:07 6:28
14 Randy McFarland - 40:44 6:34
15 Rick Maehlmann - 40:55 6:36
20 Katie Maehlmann - 43:19 6:59
22 Kathy Youngren - 43:54 7:04
24 James Falcon - 44:51 7:13
34 Lynn Curry - 46:00 7:25
76 David Rawlings - 51:02 8:13
89 Lisa Rawlings - 52:13 8:25
90 Christy Scott - 52:13 8:25
104 Eric Fritz - 53:11 8:34
142 Linda Scavarda - 56:28 9:06

In the men's 5k, the top 3 finishers were the same as in the 10k! Brad Schroeder was 2nd in 17:57 and Eric Charette was 3rd in 18:16. James Falcon finished 6th and was the top men's master with a 19:02.

Official Results

2 Brad Schroeder - 17:57 5:47
3 Eric Charette - 18:16 5:53
6 James Falcon - 19:02 6:08
8 Timothy Pitt - 19:46 6:22
11 David Purinton - 20:08 6:29
14 Eric Patterson - 20:29 6:36
17 David Rawlings - 21:09 6:49
50 Eric Fritz - 24:01 7:44

In the women's 5k, Candace Jacobs doubled up the victories with a 19:45, followed by Kathy Youngren in 2nd, running a 21:50.

Official Results

1 Candace Jacobs - 19:45 6:22
2 Kathy Youngren - 21:50 7:02
4 Lisa Rawlings - 23:06 7:26
30 Linda Scavarda - 27:23 8:49
43 Christy Scott - 29:38 9:33

Weekend Results

2011-08-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

Nike Fleet Feet Racing had a great weekend, which started off in Huntsville at Running of the Bulls 5km where George Heeschen captured another win in a time of 17:08. Candace Jacobs was first female in a time of 18:30. The team took the top 6 places and 9 of the top 10!

Official Results

1 George Heeschen - 17:08 5:31
2 Donald Bowman - 17:21 5:35
3 Kevin Betts - 17:24 5:37
4 Erik Debolt - 17:27 5:37
5 Gregory Reynolds - 18:16 5:53
6 David Okeefe - 18:18 5:54
8 Candace Jacobs - 18:30 5:58
9 Shane Oneill - 19:24 6:15
10 Randy McFarland - 19:37 6:19
11 Brett Wilks - 19:43 6:21
15 Eric Fritz - 20:19 6:33
27 Christy Scott - 23:06 7:27

At the Christian Women's Job Corps 5km in Arab, Alabama, hometown favorite Tim Pitt was the overall winner in a time of 18:57.

Official Results

At the first annual Bill Dukes 7 at 7k race in Decatur, Kathy Youngren was the overall female winner in 30:13 and Tim Vinson was the overall male master winner (2nd overall) in 28:04.

Official Results

At the Falcon 5km (not named after him!) in Smyrna, Georgia, James Falcon ran a speedy 18:02 which earned him 3rd overall.

At the Rocketman Olympic Relay, Eric Charette ran the 10km portion of Team Hodges in 35:58 as the team pulled out the relay win in 1:58:19. Team owner Dink Taylor was on the second place relay team as he logged a 39:43. David Rawlings set a PR with a 2:50:17 and Lisa Rawlings hit 3:09:44 and was 7th in her age group.

Official Results

Weekend Results

2011-08-24T08:25:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Greg Reynolds and Caitlin Morris for their overall wins at the Edward Jones Sprint Triathlon brought to you by the Huntsville Track Club. Greg posted a 44:19 and Caitlin a 47:59.

Official Results

1 Gregory Reynolds
4 David O'Keefe
36 Shane Oneill
77 Randy McFarland

1 Caitlin Morris

Edward Jones was a sponsor this year, thanks to James Falcon! who also competed in the relay with his son, finishing in 47:25 for 2nd fastest family relay.

Weekend Results

2011-08-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

With signs of fall in the forecast, the Nike Fleet Feet Racing team is still tearing the local race scene, including the events that the team raced in this weekend.

In Decatur, Eric Charette lead the pack from the start on his way to a 17:16 and overall win at the Brooke Hill 5km. Marty Clarke had a podium finish, taking 3rd overall in 18:22. Kathy Youngren took the overall women's win, also leading the way from the start in a time of 20:54. Jon Elmore was the race director for this event.

Official Results

1 Eric Charette - 17:16.5 5:34/M
3 Marty Clarke - 18:22.4 5:55/M
4 Eric Patterson - 18:46.7 6:03/M
9 Kathy Youngren - 20:50.4 6:43/M

In Madison at the Downtown Run to Rescue Donald Bowman was 3rd overall with a 16:59 and Erik Debolt was 4th overall in 17:18.

Official Results

Donald Bowman - 16:59.24
Erik Debolt - 17:18.34

At the Mountain Lakes Triathlon, Shane O'Neill was 14th in his age group with a 1:21:01. David Rawlings was 18th in his age group with a 1:21:10. Lisa Rawlings was 8th in her age group with a 1:32:13.

Official Results

Weekend Results

2011-08-08T11:11:00.000-07:00

Congrats around to several of the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team who won the events that they competed in. Starting with Tim Pitt, who was 1st overall at the Blessings in a Backpack 5K with a time of 18:51.

Elsewhere, Greg Reynolds set the course standard in the inaugural Soggy Seal Triathlon put on by the Huntsville SE YMCA. The event was a 5km run, 8 mile bike, 300 yard swim. Greg posted a 49:07 and won by over two minutes. Official Results

At the Dog Trot 5km at the Huntsville Running Park, James Falcon ran 19:30 and finished 2nd OA for the 2nd year in a row. Official Results

Weekend Results

2011-07-31T12:02:00.000-07:00

With the temperatures peaking in Huntsville, there was only one short distance race in the area. Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Alabama will hosted its first annual The BIG 5K Run at Bridge Street and the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team was well represented. Donald Bowman lead the charge, taking 2nd place overall, followed by Eric Charette in 3rd. The runners took a wrong turn so the times appear slow but the actual distance was around 3.31 miles.

Official Results

2 Donald Bowman - 18:39
3 Eric Charette - 18:46
7 Jon Elmore - 19:46
9 Dink Taylor - 20:02
11 Timothy Pitt - 20:10

Many other team mates helped out to volunteer at the Nike Fleet Feet Cross Country event to help area high schools.

Weekend Results

2011-07-24T17:53:00.000-07:00

Catching up from last week...

Team mate Rob Youngren posted an outstanding 31:13:45 (31 hours, 13 minutes, 45 seconds) at the hardest race on earth, Badwater 135. Rob's time earned him 12th place overall amongst an outstanding field in which you have to qualify just to take part in.

Full Results and Splits

At Paint the Streets 5km in Huntsville, George Heeschen captured the overall win with a time of 16:59. Not to be outdone, Katie Maehlmann took the overall win for the females with a time of 20:15.

1 16:59 5:29 24 George Heeschen
4 18:06 5:50 30 Blake Thompson
5 18:12 5:52 45 Jon Elmore
6 18:35 5:59 46 Dink Taylor
8 18:58 6:07 39 Eric Patterson
11 19:18 6:13 40 James Falcon
13 19:36 6:19 34 Rick Maehlmann
15 19:48 6:23 44 Eric Fritz
16 20:15 6:32 33F Katie Maehlmann
40 22:48 7:21 38F Christy Scott

Weekend Results

2011-07-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team had a great weekend all around, starting at the HTC Twilight 5km in Huntsville. On the men's side, Brad Schroeder lead the team with a sub 17 performance, finishing 3rd. On the women's side, the team took 1st and 2nd overall with Candace Jacobs and Katie Maehlmann earning the honors.

MEN'S RACE
3 Brad Schroeder, 16:58 5:28
6 George Heeschen, 17:02 5:29
7 Erik Debolt, 17:50 5:45
9 Marty Clarke, 18:23 5:56
13 Tim Vinson, 18:47 6:03
14 Blake Thompson, 18:54 6:05
17 Brett Wilks, 19:33 6:18
18 Shane O'Neill, 19:45 6:22

WOMEN'S RACE
1 Candace Jacobs, 18:38 6:00
2 Katie Maehlmann, 20:35 6:38
10 Christy Scott, 24:33 7:54

At the Wet Dog Triathlon in Decatur, several team members had good performances. Lyndsey Kulaw was 1st in her age group, Lisa Rawlings was 7th in her age group, Shane O'Neill was 6th in his age group and David Rawlings was 8th in his age group.

Weekend Results

2011-07-05T15:46:00.000-07:00

In Huntsville Katie Maehlmann took the overall win in a time of 19:55 at the Firecracker 5km despite smoking hot temperatures. Official results are not yet posted, but we are pretty sure that Dink Taylor ran 18:44, Tim Pitt was in the top 5, Rick Maehlmann was pacing along with Katie and Lynn Curry, Eric Fritz, and Christy Scott all fared well.

At the Chick-fil-A 5km on Saturday, there was some mega fast competition and the team still posted 4 men in the top 10.

4 George Heeschen - 17:14 5:33
5 Donald Bowman - 17:19 5:35
7 Jon Elmore - 17:50 5:45
9 Dink Taylor - 18:42 6:01

Jon Elmore was the overall winner at the Jam on Sloss Lake 5km on Monday in a time of 19:14 for the 3.3 mile course, doubling up on races for the weekend.

In Atlanta, Greg Reynolds ran 39:04 at Peach Tree Road Race 10km for 349th place. Caitlin Morris ran 39:41 for 407th place overall and 45th female overall.

This Weekend

2011-07-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

This holiday weekend we celebrate our independence and take to the streets for some fast road racing.

In Atlanta, Greg Reynolds will be running in the largest race in the USA (with over 55,000 runners this year) at Peach Tree Road Race 10km. Here is a list of other large races. Last year the top 150 runners were under 35 minutes and the top 40 were under 30 minutes!

In Huntsville, Rick Maehlmann, Katie Maehlmann, Lynn Curry, Eric Fritz, Tim Pitt and Christy Scott will be racing the Fire Cracker 5km.

Jon Elmore will be racing twice this weekend at the Chick-fil-A 5km on Saturday and then Jam on Sloss Lake 5km on Monday.

Best of luck to the entire team!

Weekend Results

2011-06-27T05:31:00.000-07:00

At the Spirit of America 5 mile, which features an age-graded style, Lynn Curry was the overall female winner by over a two minute margin.

At the Heel and Crank , Lisa Rawlings (1:11:33), Sean Allan (1:00:46) and David Rawlings (1:03:52) were all first place in their age groups. Full results can be found here.

Results from the Helen Keller 5 miler in the Shoals have not been posted.

Shadow of the Giants 50km

2011-06-19T12:49:00.000-07:00

Shadow of the Giants 50k

June 4th, 2011 Fish Camp, CA
by Christy Scott

I had two goals going into this race.

Break 5 hours
Finish in top 3 women

I am thrilled that I was able to meet both of these goals. This was one of my goal races for the year and was a good lead into my next 100-mile training. We planned a family vacation around the race and starting planning all of our outdoor activities, including hiking and whitewater rafting.

The pre-race dinner was at the race location, which was in Fish Camp, approximately 2 miles outside of the Yosemite gate. Tony, the kids and I all went and had a great time. We med the RD, Baz, who was quite the character. He greeted everyone with a big hug, as if we were all old friends. He went over the new race course, which came about due to the extreme amounts of snow that they had there. He told us about the “Quad Killer” section at mile 9, which was not only a steep downhill, but was also part of a dirt bike trail, which meant that there were ruts and constant rolling “bumps” to contend with. It also meant that we would have to keep our ears open to make sure that we didn’t get run over by a motorcycle while running. Hooray. He was also kind enough to tell us about the huge black bear that he had seen on the course the day before.

Saturday morning was drizzly and a cool 41 degrees. Really, this was great running weather for me. All that I needed to add was a pair of light gloves, which I had been sure to bring along on the trip.

The only person that I recognized was Michelle Barton. I had seen her picture on the race website and knew that she had won the race a several times. I went into the race hoping to be in the top three women, and she was one of the ones that I would need to be watching for.

Tony was there with me to send me off, and then ended up working the aid station at mile 5/16. It was nice to see him during my race and have him cheer me on. He always enjoys working races and is great at encouraging everyone. He ended up having to help a runner who decided to bash his head on a branch and talked him into going to the hospital. Just like most of us, the stubborn runner thought he could continue. HA! Check out the picture in my report of this poor guy. He actually came back to the awards to let us know that he was ok after having staples put in his head. Ouch!

We started the race around 7 AM and right away started climbing uphill and running through some snow. I could feel the effects of the altitude, as we had only arrived there on Thursday and was obviously not acclimated to it yet. Each time we climbed I could feel my lungs burning and throat tighten up, but nothing too terrible. The first 8 miles wasn’t too bad and was pretty uneventful. That all changed at mile 9. The “Quad Killer” lived up to Baz’s description quite well. It was a very steep downhill mile with the dirt bike ruts and hills to contend with. Mile 10 went straight back up the mountain at a steep incline. The rest of the race was constant climbing up and down. There was nothing flat for the remainder of the race. Mile 22 took us through the start area, which always kills me mentally. Then, uphill again to the last turnaround where Baz had seen the black bear he told us about. Thank goodness there was no bear around here today. Whew! I kept reminding myself to push hard on the uphill sections, knowing that the last 2 miles of the race would be steep downhill, which I feel is one of my strengths on the trails. We were able to see the leaders on the last 4 mile section and I saw Michelle come barreling down the mountain as I was going up. She was on fire and looked awesome. I knew that there was no way I would get even close to her! I kept an eye out for the next woman and was thrown off a little, as a couple of people had taken the option to start the race an hour early. These people were mixed in with those of us that started at 7, which made it harder to figure out who was in what place. I was pretty sure that two of the women I saw right behind Michele had started early, since I didn’t remember seeing them at the start line. One other woman was behind them and I knew that she was in second place. There was a younger woman close behind me and I was determined not to let her pass me. The last 4 miles was my most painful for me. I pushed hard on the climbs to keep my position in the top 3. The last 2 miles was the nice, steep downhill that I had been looking forward to. I flew down the mountain, calling out positive words to the people climbing up the section that I had just finished, thankful that I was done with that. The last ¼ mile or so was on the asphalt leading back to the camp and it was raining harder by now. I worried a little about slipping, but kept up my pace. I was thrilled when I saw the clock showing me that I had finally broken 5 hours. Tony and the kids were waiting there taking pictures and I was almost in tears. I was thrilled that I had met my goals and that my family was there to support me.

3rd place award

Snow along the course at mile 23

Wounded runner at Tony's aid station

Some of the awseome scenery

On the course

Coming into the finish

Weekend Results

2011-06-19T11:33:00.000-07:00

Rob Youngren finished the Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race with a time of (2:33:11 + 3:06:18 + 3:20:13) 8:59:42 this weekend, placing 11th overall for the 3-day 60 mile race, though with his training for Badwater 135, he probably doubled up the mileage on at least one of the days. Linda Scavarda ran the first two stages of the event in 7:16:45.

Rick Maehlmann finished 27th overall and 3rd in his age group at the hot and hilly RC Cola / Moon Pie 10 miler in Bell Buckle, TN in 1:09:16.

At the HTC Cross Country 3 mile run this week, Donald Bowman lead the way in 17:54 and Kathy Youngren was top female in 22:36.

2 17:54 5:58 Donald Bowma

4 18:51 6:17 Marty Clarke

8 19:20 6:27 Brett Wilks
9 19:54 6:38 Eric Patterson
26 22:36 7:32 Kathy Youngren

28 22:41 7:34 Rob Youngren

53 26:38 8:53 Linda Scavarda

At the HTC Cross Country 2 mile run this week, Eric Charette lead the way in 11:53 and Brett Wilks was 3rd in 12:42.

1 11:53 5:57 Eric Charette

3 12:42 6:21 Brett Wilks
4 12:56 6:28 Eric Patterson
40 18:57 9:29 Linda Scavarda
41 18:57 9:29 Kathy Youngren
57 20:24 10:12 Eric Fritz

Results from the Phil Campbell 5km and Living Waters 5km were unknown at the time of this post.

This Weekend

2011-06-17T05:37:00.000-07:00

Team members Linda Scavarda and Rob Youngren are racing the Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race this weekend. This 3-day event runs a total of 60 miles on three different mountains in the area and has grown in popularity and competition in its short 5 year span.

Rick Maehlmann will be at the hot and hilly RC Cola / Moon Pie 10 miler in Bell Buckle, TN. This race typically draws more than a thousand runners.

Best of luck to the team in Phil Campbell and at Living Waters 5ks this weekend as well.

Weekend Results

2011-06-12T14:31:00.000-07:00

The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team survived the heat this weekend to post some excellent finishes around the Tennessee Valley.

Fresh off of a 50km in Colorado, David O'Keefe topped the field at the inagural Mountain Mania 15km in Decatur with a sizzling time of 58:38. Jon Elmore was 3rd overall and top master with a 1:05:06 and new comer to Fleet Feet Racing, Lyndsey Kulaw took her first win of the season with a 1:14:32.

1 David O'Keefe 58:38
3 Jon Elmore 1:05:06
9 Lyndsey Kulaw 1:14:32
10 David Rawlings 1:14:46
15 Lisa Rawlings 1:21:16

At the equally challenging Alabama A&M 10km in Huntsville, Donald Bowman lead the team to a 2nd place finish and top master in 37:39, while the women swept the podium with Candace Jacobs taking 1st, Kathy Youngren in 2nd and Dana Overton in 3rd.

Official Results

2 Donald Bowman 37:39
4 Erik Debolt 38:20
6 Eric Charette 38:58
8 Greg Reynolds 39:09
9 Candace Jacobs 39:40
10 Tim Vinson 39:45
11 Sean Allan 41:19
12 Eric Patterson 41:44
15 Randy McFarland 42:40
18 James Falcon 43:21
21 Kathy Youngren 45:10
23 Dana Overton 46:48
32 39 Linda Scavarda 49:10
33 94 Timothy Pitt 7:57

Weekend Results

2011-06-10T06:18:00.000-07:00

Work travels have delayed the results from last weekend, but here they are!

At Old Dominion 100 Miler, Eric Fritz, Blake Thompson, and Dink Taylor finished in 21:36:14 and James Falcon (his first 100 miler) finished in 22:25:00.

In Huntsville at Eurocross 5km Kevin Betts and Donald Bowman finished 2nd and 3rd and Kathy Youngren was 2nd OA female.

2 Kevin Betts 19:40
3 Donald Bowman 19:43
5 Marty Clarke 20:44
9 Brett Wilkes 21:03
10 Sean Allan 21:06
12 Tim Vinson 21:22
21 Kathy Youngren 24:23
39 Linda Scavarda 27:23

Then a little while later in the Eurocross 8km, Donald finished 2nd and Brett Wilks came in 3rd, while Kathy notched another 2nd place finish!

2 Donald Bowman 32:48
3 Brett Wilkes 33:42
4 Tim Vinson 33:55
5 Marty Clarke 34:23
9 Robert Youngren 37:47
16 Kathy Youngren 41:09
32 Linda Scavarda 50:04

At Shadow of the Giants 50km, Christy Scott finished in 4:52:12 for 3rd OA female. Here are the official results.

In Colorado at Golden Gate Dirty Thirty 50km, David O'Keefe posted a 6:09 to place 30th overall. Official results are here.

This Weekend

2011-06-03T08:43:00.000-07:00

The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team will be sending 4 members to Old Dominion 100 miler in Woodstock, Virginia, including James Falcon (his first hundred miler), Eric Fritz (his first mountain hundred), Blake Thompson (coming off of a 2nd OA at Lean Horse 100) and Dink Taylor (ultra running veteran). These guys have been training since the beginning of the year for this race and Eric Fritz summed it up well by saying: "I brought a pair of pants to wear after the race that are 2 sizes too big for me and I brought a belt with no buckle." This race has 14 major climbs totalling 14,000' of climb.

Christy Scott will be running Shadow of the Giants 50km, which is 33 magic miles of scenic trails through the Sierra National Forest. Last minute updates on the website indicate there was tons of residual deep snow and it was impossible to cross giant fallen trees...

David O'Keefe will be running the Golden Gate Dirty Thirty 50km on meandering single track trails through peaceful aspen groves, grassy meadows, tranquil pine forests and rocky ridges with majestic views of snow capped mountains in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado.

Best of luck to the entire team in where ever your Fleet Feet take you.

2011 Cotton Row Runs

2011-05-31T05:44:00.000-07:00

Nike Fleet Feet Racing smoked the already hot Cotton Row Runs on Memorial Day, lead by Brandon York's personal course best 32:01, earning him 5th overall and a strong showing by Candace Jacobs who was 2nd overal female in the 10km. The team racked up 11 overall or age group awards.

Photo by Rick Maehlmann

Photo by Rick Maehlmann

Photo by Rick Maehlmann

In the 5km, David O'Keefe set a personal best with a 16:45 for a 3rd place finish and Donald Bowman was the Men's Master winner. The team racked up 9 overall or age group awards.

2011 Cotton Row 10km Team Results

Full Results - 1879 Finishers

5 32:01 Brandon York (Top 5)
17 36:47 Donald Bowman (5th Masters)
18 37:28 Eric Charette (2nd AG)
21 37:38 Candace Jacobs (2nd OA)
22 37:51 Erik Debolt (2nd AG)
23 37:55 Kevin Betts (1st AG)
32 38:39 Greg Reynolds
39 39:00 David Purinton (2nd AG)
47 40:07 Caitlin Morris (1st AG)
57 40:56 Eric Schotz (3rd AG)
59 40:58 Timothy Pitt
60 41:02 Jon Elmore
62 41:21 Brett Wilks
74 42:17 Randy McFarland
76 42:25 Brad Schroeder
87 43:16 Katie Maehlmann (2nd AG)
115 44:46 Lynn Curry (1st AG)
128 45:19 David Rawlings
169 46:40 Lyndsey Kulaw
228 48:28 Christy Scott
342 51:27 Madelyn Patton
477 53:29 Linda Scavarda

2011 Cotton Row 5km Team Results

Full Results - 1833 Finishers

3 16:45 David Okeefe (1st AG)
4 18:02 Donald Bowman (Men's master 1st OA)
6 18:35 Marty Clarke (1st AG)
8 18:56 Eric Charette (2nd AG)
12 19:18 Rick Maehlmann (2nd AG)
19 19:54 Greg Reynolds (1st AG)
25 20:24 Jon Elmore
36 21:07 Timothy Pitt (3rd AG)
43 21:46 David Rawlings (3rd AG)
52 22:05 Brett Wilks
68 22:40 Lisa Rawlings (1st AG)

Many other team members who did not race were out to volunteer and those are too many to name and we wouldn't want to leave anyone out! Your work and volunteering is much appreciated!

Also this weekend, Linda Scavarda ran the 12 hour Run for Kids Challenge at Veteran's Park in Hoover, AL on Saturday. Despite temperatures in the low 90's, Linda completed 45 miles (in 11:32) and earned 1st Overall Female.

Official Results

Top Seeds for Cotton Row 10km

2011-05-23T05:18:00.000-07:00

COTTON ROW RUN - TOP SEEDS
As of May 27, 2011

The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team looks to have a strong showing at the 2011 Cotton Row 10km as they currently have 5 women in the top 25 seeds and 15 of the top 75 for the men.

TOP 50 WOMEN
2503 36:53 Candace Jacobs
2507 38:20 Caitlin Morris
2512 42:44 Katie Maehlmann
2517 44:00 Lisa Rawlings
2522 45:00 Linda Scavarda
2526 45:00 Madelyn Patton

TOP 75 MEN
18. 33:09 Brandon York
24. 34:30 Brad Schroeder
25. 34:45 Eric Charette
28. 35:30 Donald Bowman
36. 36:45 Kevin Betts
39. 37:00 Shane O'Neill
41. 37:15 Greg Reynolds
42. 37:18 Marty Clarke
43. 37:22 Jon Elmore
44. 37:30 Erik Debolt
54. 39:00 Timothy Pitt
58. 39:15 Eric Schotz
59. 39:40 Robert Youngren
70. 40:04 Randy McFarland
76. 40:20 Brett Wilks

Weekend Results

2011-05-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

It was an unbelievable weekend around the Tennessee Valley for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing team who either won outright or was in serious contention for the races in which they ran.

Blake Thompson was the overall winner at the David McKannan Run for Research 5km in a time of 18:07. Lisa Rawlings was 2nd overall female in a time of 22:17.

1 Blake Thompson`18:07
11 David Rawlings 21:01
18 Lisa Rawlings 22:17

Greg Reynolds was first overall at the Gurley Library Challenge in a time of 17:45.

Eric Patterson raced to a first place in his age group, placing 13th overall at the Xterra Oak Mountain Half Marathon in a time of 1:47.

Tim Vinson was the 2nd place master (age 45+ in this event) at Scenic City Trail Marathon atop Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, TN in a time of 3:21.

David O'Keefe continues to improve his speed and ran 4:52 in the mile at the Harry Williams All Comers Track Meet, directed by team manager Marty Clarke. Not to be outdone, Brandon York ran 15:05 later in the evening in the 5km.

Jon Elmore was the overall winner of the WMES Rebel Run 5km in a time of 18:43.

Donald Bowman was 1st overall at the Jesse Owens 10km and also in the 2-mile!

This Weekend

2011-05-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

Eric Patterson will be racing the Xterra Oak Mountain Half Marathon this weekend. Held within Oak Mountain State Park, runners navigate through weaving dirt pathways, leap over roots, and skate down pine-studded ridges through the lush green forest.

Tim Vinson will be racing the star studded Scenic City Trail Marathon atop Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga, TN.

Best of luck to the entire team in where ever their Fleet Feet take them!

Weekend Results

2011-05-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

George Heeschen lead the way for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team this weekend with an outstanding performance at the Pittsburgh Marathon. Results seem to be down, but unofficial posts have George at 2:40:00! A new personal best.

Official Results

In Huntsville after just a week of recovery from a strong finish at Strolling Jim, Eric Schotz placed 2nd overall in the 10km, followed by Tim Vinson in 3rd. Official results are not available at this time but should be posted on thier website. Eric then went on to win the 5km race as well!

Official Results

At the Marine Corps Historic Half marathon, Dink Taylor ran 1:26:14 to finish 36th overall while Eric Fritz ran 1:32:31 and was 94th overall (a new personal best!). Dink Taylor was also selected to receive the 2010 RRCA Rod Steele Award for the most outstanding club volunteer in the nation. The award was presented to Dink at the 53rd Annual RRCA Convention in Fredericksburg, VA that took place along with the half marathon.

Weekend Results

2011-05-09T10:34:00.000-07:00

This was a very good weekend for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team, starting off in Decatur, where Brandon York smashed the course record at the Steeplechase 8km with a time of 25:32 and captured the $100 bonus for bettering the old mark of 27:44. George Heeschen was 2nd overall with a 28:05. Jon Elmore was the first men's master and 3rd overall. 1 Brandon York 25:32 2 George Heeschen 28:05 3 Jon Elmore 29:46 5 Tim Vinson 30:26 9 Eric Patterson 33:07 33 Lisa Rawlings 38:28 Official Results

In Wartrace, TN, there was a female winner for the first time in the 33 year history of Strolling Jim, but the real story of the day was the race run by Eric Schotz who lead the team with a stellar 5:12. Schotz ran a very smart race and let the leaders go early before beginning to pick them off one at a time before claiming a 5th place. DeWayne Satterfield was overall men's master. 5 Eric Schotz - 5:12:52.0 7:36/M 6 Robert Youngren - 5:18:51.0 7:44/M 7 Blake Thompson - 5:23:47.7 7:52/M 8 Dewayne Satterfield - 5:28:12.8 7:58/M 10 Eric Charette - 5:31:17.5 8:02/M 14 Eric Fritz - 5:41:30.1 8:17/M 18 Dink Taylor - 5:46:46.2 8:25/M 60 Christy Scott - 7:33:47.9 11:01/M Official Results

In Corinth, Candace Jacobs was the top female at the Coca Cola Classic 10km with a 36:50 and also took home a cool $600 in winnings. Official Results

Weekend Results

2011-05-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

During a time when the focus was on anything but running with the storms that passed through Northern Alabama, a few people tried to find some normalcy by taking part in area races.

In Nashville at the Country Music Marathon, Lynn Curry ran 1:39:07 placing 78th female of of 25,000 runners. Lyndsey Kulaw ran 1:41:03.

Full Results Here

In Florence, Eric Charette placed 3rd overall at Swampers 5km. Timing services were provided by team members Eric Schotz and Jon Elmore.

Our thoughts and prayers are with DeWayne Satterfield who lost his grandparents in the storm.

Weekend Results

2011-04-25T05:26:00.000-07:00

This was a great weekend for racing in Huntsville as the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team took 11 of the top 12 places at the Cookie Dash 5km, including all of the top 9 and overall male, female and masters male awards! The effort was lead by Brandon York who repeated as overall winner, lowering his mark from last (15:47) year down to 15:41 this year. Eric Charette and Kevin Betts were also on the men's podium, finishing 2nd and 3rd overall. Donald Bowman was 4th overall and men's master while Kathy Youngren ran away with the women's overall title in 20:51.

Photo by Gregg Gelmis

This race had over 500 registered (max capacity) and had 468 official finishers.

Official Results

1 Brandon York 15:41
2 Eric Charette 17:33
3 Kevin Betts 17:42
4 Donald Bowman 17:48
5 Greg Reynolds 17:56
6 Erik DeBolt 17:59
7 Marty Clarke 18:09
8 Sean Allan 18:14
9 Dink Taylor 18:28
11 David Purinton 18:40
12 Tim Pitt 19:31
22 Kathy Youngren 20:46

This Weekend

2011-04-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

This weekend is the hottest ticket in town, the Cookie Dash 5km. The CD5k course is held in south east Huntsville and involves running around two cones and a cul-de-sac, making it tough to post fast times. The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team will be represented by many volunteers and in the race by HTC Gran Prix points leader Greg Reynolds, followed by Erik DeBolt, Sean Allan, Donald Bowman, Marty Clarke, David O'Keefe, Shane O'Neill, Tim Pitt, David Purinton, Dink Taylor, Brandon York, Kathy Youngren and Eric Charette.

Good luck to the entire team where ever your fleet feet take you!

Weekend Results

2011-04-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

A great weekend of running included a new world best marathon time of 2:03:02 by Kenya's Geoffrey Muta and a new American Record time of 2:04:58 by Ryan Hall at the Boston Marathon. Not to be out done, the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team posted some very good times as well.

728 Tim Vinson - 2:52:29
1197 Dink Taylor - 2:57:46
1507 Shane O'Neill - 2:59:54
3541 Eric Patterson - 3:13:05
9445 Lisa Rawlings - 3:36:11 (PR by 35 seconds)
13208 Madelyn Patton - 3:49:22
15231 Linda Scavarda - 3:56:25

Full Results Here

Back in Huntsville, Greg Reynolds was the overall winner of the YMCA Healthy Kids Day 5km in a time of 18:13.

This Weekend

2011-04-15T14:55:00.000-07:00

For a select few runners, this weekend marks the culmination of a long journey and countless hours of training. What started possibly as long as 18 months ago with a qualifying marathon will come to fruition on Monday as they board the buses in Boston and head west toward Hopkinton, MA to compete in the legendary Boston Marathon. While nearly ALL of our team members made the qualifying standards, only few chose to enter and test their limits against the best runners in the world. Shown below are the team members and their bib numbers if you want to follow along on Monday morning.

Tim Vinson - 325
Dink Taylor - 1545
Shane O'Neill - 1639
Eric Patterson - 3669
Dana Overton - 8965 (Injured)
Linda Scavarda - 13971
Lisa Rawlings - 15502
Suzanne Taylor - 17089
Madelyn Patton - 18317

Elsewhere, Eric Charette will be running the fast, downhill course that is the Salt Lake City Marathon. Eric will be pacing Anne Noble as she looks to be amongst the top female runners in the field.

Good luck to all of you where ever your fleet feet take you!

Army Ten Miler Team 2011 for Redstone Arsenal

2011-04-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

Congrats to the members of the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville who were selected to represent the Redstone Arsenal on the 2011 Army Ten Miler Team on October 9th. None of the competitive positions ran less than about 65 minutes to make the team but one person that ran right at 70 minutes. This will be the fastest two teams they have ever had.

From the Fleet Feet Elite Team

George Heeschen
Brad Schroeder
Brandon York
Rob Youngren

From the Racing Team

Erik DeBolt
Randy McFarland
Tim Pitt
Brett Wilks

Weekend Results

2011-04-11T05:21:00.000-07:00

At the 3M River City Run in Decatur, Alabama, Candace Jacobs set a personal best for 10km enroute to a 5th place overall finish and top female despite unseasonably warm temperatures for early April. Caitlin Morris was 2nd female overall in 39:54. Donald Bowman outlasted the other men's masters with a 35:56 and finish 2nd overall. David O'Keefe set a personal best and rounded out the podium in 3rd place with a time of 35:59.9.

2 Donald Bowman - 35:56.8 5:47/M
3 David O'Keefe - 35:59.9 5:48/M
4 Eric Charette - 36:39.5 5:54/M
5 Candance Jacobs - 36:53.4 5:56/M
8 Greg Reynolds - 37:53.8 6:06/M
9 Sean Allan - 38:06.6 6:08/M
10 Marty Clarke - 38:25.3 6:11/M
14 Jon Elmore - 39:37.4 6:23/M
15 Caitlin Morris - 39:54.0 6:26/M
16 Eric Fritz - 40:00.3 6:26/M
19 Timothy Pitt - 40:51.1 6:35/M
22 Randy McFarland - 42:24.9 6:50/M
27 David Rawlings - 44:34.3 7:11/M
42 Lisa Rawlings - 47:41.4 7:41/M

Erik Debolt ran strong at the GO! St. Louis Half Marathon on Sunday. Amongst some great talent and over 11,500 runners, he posted a 1:25:54 finishing time, earning him 42nd place overall. In the full marathon, Katie Maehlmann posted a 3:35:43 which was a great time in the Sunday heat, earning her 27th female of 1,904 finishers.

Former team member and long time Huntsville resident (now living in Cincinnati) David Riddle ran the MadCity 100km on Saturday and placed 2nd overall with a time of 6:59:12, which should earn David a place on the world 100km championship team, representing the United States when this event is held in the Netherlands this fall. Amazingly, this was David's first 100km! Be sure to check in with his blog for a post race recap. http://riddleruns.blogspot.com/ According to RealEndurance.com, this was the 184th fastest 100km time, ever.

This Weekend

2011-04-07T17:50:00.000-07:00

This is a big weekend for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville all around the area starting with the flat and fast River City Run 10km in Decatur, Alabama. This course has produced most of the personal records at 10km for people in north Alabama and if the temps can stay down (highs Saturday will be in the mid 80's by noon) this year should be no different. Leading the team this weekend will be Eric Charette, Marty Clarke, Greg Reynolds, David O'Keefe, Shane O'Neill, David Rawlings and Lisa Rawlings. This race is directed by team member Eric Schotz and aided by Jon Elmore.

Elsewhere, new team member Erik Debolt will be taking on the GO! St. Louis Half Marathon on Sunday. Last year this event drew over 10,000 runners and with Erik's speed he will be eying a top 25 finish.

As a side note, former team member and long time Huntsville resident (now living in Cincinnati) David Riddle will be in Madison, WI for the 100km national championships. David will be aiming for a fast finish and if he is at or near the top the reward would be a spot on the national 100km team. Here is David's preview write up from his blog. http://riddleruns.blogspot.com/2011/04/mad-city-preview.html

Good luck to the entire team where ever your fleet feet take you!

2011 Team: James Falcon

2011-04-06T14:00:00.020-07:00

James Falcon
Age: 39
Huntsville, AL

Brief Biography
I am married to Michelle going on 17 yrs, we have two kids Christian and Anna. I work as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments. Being an advisor and a runner allow me to do what I enjoy, which is help people reach their goals. I have been running since the early 80's. I started doing triathlons in 2002 and that is about the same time I started doing longer races.

Short Term Goals
Old Dominion 100 miler in June with a sub 24hr finish

Long Term Goals
Attempt Barkley Fun Run in next 3yrs

Personal Records

800m at Bridge City TX Track Meet 2:03
1 Mi at Port Neches TX District Track Meet 4:43
2 Mi at Pleasure Island Cross Country Meet TX 11:04
3 Mile District Cross Country Meet Nederland TX 16:28
4 Mi at Winter Winds 0:26:04
15 km at Monte Sano 15k 1:04:15
10 Mi at 10 Miler 1:07:03
13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half Marathon 1:30:49
26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 4:47:45
50 km at Recover from the Holidays 4:21:08
Other at Mt Mitchell Challenge ~38.5 miles 7:11:28
Other at Ironman Florida 11:10:50

Recent Race Results

Mt Mist 50 km 4:29:37 11th OA
Recover from the Holidays 50 km 4:21:08 6th OA
Liz Hurley 5 km 18:58 4th AG
Imagination Library 5k trail run 5 km 18:11 1st OA
Monte Sano 15 km 1:04:41 3rd AG
School House 5K 5 km 19:09 2nd OA
Hiwaay Sprint Triathlon Other 48:59 2nd Family Team
Dog Trot 5k trail 5 km 21:30 3rd OA
Paint the Streets 5 km 19:46 8th OA 1st AG
Twilight Run 5 km 20:09 2nd AG

2011 Calendar

Black Warrior 50 km 2/19/2011 Under 4:30
Delano 12hr Other 3/12/2011 72 miles
Old Dominion 100 Mi 6/4/2011 under 24 hours

2011 Team: Lyndsey Kulaw

2011-04-06T14:00:00.019-07:00

Lyndsey Kulaw
Age: 30
Madison, AL

Brief Biography
I've been a runner since the age of 9. Started competing in Track and Field, went to the Junior Olympics running the mile. Continued running cross-country and track throughout middle school and highschool. Went to UNA and ran on a scholarship there finishing in Top 15 Regional’s in 2000. Then after college continued running, got involved with 1/2 Marathons. I've ran numerous of these with a PR of 1:34:37. I've completed two marathons in 2010, the second being Huntsville with a time of 3:36, making BQ! Other than running I've been training for triathlons for the past 5 years and I also play Ultimate Frisbee for HUSL. Running is my outlet; I don't know what I would do without it.

Short Term Goals
Short Term Goals: Run NYC and Boston Marathon

Long Term Goals
Continue running throughout my life, staying fit and healthy keeps the mind solid. Continue to strive for the best and motivate others to have a healthy lifestyle.

Personal Records

5 km at Gulf South Conference Xcross Championship 2000 19:40
10 km at Mercedes Cotton Row :45:15
15 km at Monte Sano 15K 1:06:36
13.1 Mi at Women's Running 1/2 Marathon - Nashville 1:34:14
26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon Huntsville 2010 3:37:56

Recent Race Results

Cotton Row Run 10 km 45:15 189 OA 5th AG
Monte Sano 15K 15 km 1:06:36 34 OA 2nd AG
Women's Running 1/2 Marathon - Nashville 13.1 Mi 1:34:14 13 OA 4th AG
Huntsville Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:34:14 45 OA 1 AG
Rocket City Marathon Huntsville 2010 26.2 Mi 3:37:56 261 OA 8th AG
Nashville Music Marathon 26.2 Mi 3:41:49 344 OA 19 AG

2011 Calendar

NYC per selected - Applied 26.2 Mi Sub 3:30
Nashville Half Music Marathon 13.1 Mi Sub 1:30
Cotton Row 10 km 42:00
Womens Running World Half - Nashville 13.1 Mi Sub 1:30
Monte Sano 15 km Sub 1:03
Various triathlons