The Fleet Feet Racing Team looks to continue their winning ways this coming weekend. Last weekend the team claimed overall victories at two different ultra marathons. In Moulton, Alabama, DeWayne Satterfield topped the the competition at Black Warrior 50km in 3:54:42. DeWayne also won the 50km the last time he ran this race in 2007 with a similar 3:54:22. Finishing in second place was fellow race team member Eric Schotz with a 4:59:38. Christy Scott overcame a wrong turn during the race to still post a 5:58:46. James Falcon battled IT Band issues to finish at 5:44.
In the 25km race, Rob Youngren ran 1:47:07 and Eric Charette ran 1:51:42, finishing in 4th oand 5th place overall. On the women's side, Kathy Youngren took overall honors with a 2:07, a full 6 minutes over her nearest competitor.
50km preliminary results
25km preliminary results
In Mountain View, Arkansas, David Riddle was the overall winner of the Sylamore 50k. David's win was over quality competition and continues his unbeaten streak in ultra marathons to 5. David said that he was in awe at the shear cliffs that the trail ran along with incredible views down below. David's time of 3:48 was just off of the course record which remains in tact for Fleet Feet Huntsville owner Dink Taylor from the year 2000. David was 7 minutes ahead of 2nd place finisher, Nick Lewis.
50km Official Results
This upcoming weekend is the
Mount Cheaha 50k, part of the
Montrail Ultra Cup. This point to point ultra marathon traverses along 80% single track trail through the Talladega National Forest and finishes at the summit of Cheaha Mountain which at 2,407' is the highest point in Alabama. Competing from the team are Joey Butler, Steve Carter, Eric Charette, Dana Overton, DeWayne Satterfield, Linda Scarvarda and Dink Taylor.
In New Orleans, several team members will be running the
Rock n Roll Mardi Gras Marathon. Brett Addington will be looking for another sub 3 hour marathon to add to his collection, while Rick and Katie Maehlmann are running the full as their 15th state (in quest of 50).
In Memphis, Greg Reynolds is running the
Move It Memphis 10km. After a great track workout this week with the team, Greg proved that his running fitness is still top notch and he should be amongst the leaders.
This weekend the Fleet Feet Racing Team heads west to Decatur, Alabama to compete at the Delano Park 12 hour ultra marathon. This one-mile certified flat gravel loop can produce some fast times if the weather cooperates. In the previous three years there has been cold, snow and the torrential rains from last year. Delano offers both a 12 hour distance for individuals/relay and Alabama's only certified 50-mile race.