This weekend has athletes from Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team running every distance from 5km to 10km to marathon to ultramarathon to multi-day ultra marathon, showing the diversity of talent with the team.
On Saturday, Rob Youngren and Eric Charette will start their attempt to set the Fastest Known Time on the 335 mile Pinhoti Trail. Youngren and Charette have created a website to track the progress of the effort which can be found at http://pinhotitrailadventurerun.blogspot.com/ They plan on averaging 50-60 miles per day which if everything goes according to plan, would put them on the northern terminus on the 7th day of running. Full details of the run can be found here.
The team will be supported daily by crew chief Josh Kennedy and will be joined by team mates Joey Butler, Eric Fritz, Blake Thompson, Dink Taylor and Kathy Youngren serving as auxillary crew or pacers.
(From the Strolling Jim 40M website): For 32 years, the first Saturday in May has meant one thing in the scenic hills of Bedford County, Tennessee; the return of the Ultra-Marathoners. And the Ultra-Marathoners have kept coming back. Coming back to stroll the quiet streets of Wartrace and Bell Buckle, enjoying the picturesque homes and quaint shops. Coming back to celebrate the end of winter with a run in the inspiring springtime beauty of the Highland Rim. Coming back to be a part of one of the US most competitive road ultras, and to match their times against the fastest runners of the past 32 years. Coming back to strive for a coveted Gold Shirt. Coming back to feast on the bountiful repast at both pre- and post- run festivities. But, most of all, the Ultra-Marathoners keep coming back because, at the Strolling Jim (40 miler), every runner is a hero, an honored guest, and a welcomed friend.
Competing from the team are Joey Butler, Eric Fritz, Dink Taylor, Tim Vinson, DeWayne Satterfield and Kathy Youngren.
In Ohio, Lisa Rawlings and David Rawlings will be running the Flying Pig Marathon. This great 26.2 miler looks to be soggy as weather forecasts call for 70% chance of rain all weekend. David is a mere 42 seconds away from a Boston Qualifying time, so wish him luck.
In Madison, Joe Francica will be running the Run Through the Roses 10km. This 1st Annual event starts at Bob Jones High School and rolls over the gentle hills of Madison. Joining Joe is fellow team mate Katie Maehlmann. Katie has been training in the early morning hours with a group of gals from Madison known as the "Crazy Girls" who are all running the race.
In Huntsville, Christy Scott and Linda Scavarda will be joining the Fleet Feet Cupcakes running the relay for life at John Hunt Park. This all night event looks to have some fun games and all night entertainment.
Shane O'Neill will seek out a gavel (award) at the Law Day 5km. This course is flat and fast and hosted by the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association.
In Decatur, Jon Elmore and Eric Schotz will be looking for the win at the Steeple Chase 8km. This new event runs past many of the historic churches in town, thus the label 'steeplechase'.
Whitney Hollingsworth will be heading west to Corinth, Mississippi where she will be running the 29th Annual Coca-Cola Classic 10km.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Weekend Results
The weather was the story this weekend as it seem to plague events across the Tennessee Valley. This included the cancellation of the Big 5km in Huntsville and a weather shortened Country Music Marathon for those not on 4:30 marathon pace or better.
The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville was still very successful all weekend long despite the rainy and windy conditions.
In Nashville at the Country Music Marathon, Shane O'Neill ran a steady race, finishing 25th overall and 1st in his division with a 1:21:33. In the full marathon, Eric Patterson ran 3:07:28 and notched another Boston Qualifying time in 43rd overall place. Lori Jandreau ran 3:31:30 and finished as 38th female overall.
Full Results Here
In Lakeland, Florida on the last day of the RRCA convention, Huntsville Track Club president David Purinton ran the Race the Lakes 10km and was 1st masters and an impressive 2nd overall.
In Muscle Shoals, Eric Charette ran the 6th Annual Swampers 5km and finished 3rd overall in a field of over 300 runners. This race had chip timing provided by team members Eric Schotz and Jon Elmore.
The Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville was still very successful all weekend long despite the rainy and windy conditions.
In Nashville at the Country Music Marathon, Shane O'Neill ran a steady race, finishing 25th overall and 1st in his division with a 1:21:33. In the full marathon, Eric Patterson ran 3:07:28 and notched another Boston Qualifying time in 43rd overall place. Lori Jandreau ran 3:31:30 and finished as 38th female overall.
Full Results Here
In Lakeland, Florida on the last day of the RRCA convention, Huntsville Track Club president David Purinton ran the Race the Lakes 10km and was 1st masters and an impressive 2nd overall.
In Muscle Shoals, Eric Charette ran the 6th Annual Swampers 5km and finished 3rd overall in a field of over 300 runners. This race had chip timing provided by team members Eric Schotz and Jon Elmore.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Racing Team in Action
Coming off an impressive weekend of overall wins in three local races and some big marathon marathon finishes at Boston, the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville is headed back to the roads for more short and long distance races.
In Nashville, Eric Patterson and Lori Jandreau will represent Huntsville in the Country Music Marathon. Shane O'Neill will be looking to PR at the half marathon distance.
David Purinton will be in Lakeland, Florida this weekend attending the RRCA convention as a representative of the Huntsville Track Club. While there, he will be racing the Race the Lakes 10km on Saturday.
In Madison, Linda Scavarda and Madelyn Patton will be lacing up the Nike's for the Big 5km.
Good luck to the entire team where ever your travels may take you.
In Nashville, Eric Patterson and Lori Jandreau will represent Huntsville in the Country Music Marathon. Shane O'Neill will be looking to PR at the half marathon distance.
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David Purinton will be in Lakeland, Florida this weekend attending the RRCA convention as a representative of the Huntsville Track Club. While there, he will be racing the Race the Lakes 10km on Saturday.
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In Madison, Linda Scavarda and Madelyn Patton will be lacing up the Nike's for the Big 5km.
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Good luck to the entire team where ever your travels may take you.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Weekend Results
Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team Huntsville runners took overall wins in Huntsville (twice) and Hartselle this weekend in impressive fashion.
On Monday in Boston, Fleet Feet owner Dink Taylor and new team member Tim Vinson took on the 114th Boston Marathon. Tim went out hard at just over 6 minute pace and was able to hold onto it through the Newton Hills and go on to run an amazing 2:41:20, placing him 235th of 25,000 and 8th in his age group. Dink ran 2:57:32 putting him in the top one thousand runners. Outstanding performances on both their parts. Be sure to give them a heroes welcome when you see them next!
On Sunday at the Spring Zing 5km, Eric Charette and Jon Elmore ran 17:23 and 17:46 respectively, on a warm and windy course in Huntsville for 1st and 2nd place overall. The race was a benefit for the Montessori School. Official Results
At the Cookie Dash 5km new team member Brandon York continues to impress with a sweeping victory over the rest of the field. Brandon ran a 15:46 on a very challenging course and beat the nearest competitor by 67 seconds. Shane O'Neill notched another 3rd place overall with a 17:17 and David Purinton took overall masters with a 17:36. Whitney Hollingsworth was top master and top female overall and Lisa Rawlings was 3rd place female. There were 421 finishers in the race. Overall Team Results 1 Brandon York, 24 15:47 3 Shane O'Neill, 37 - 5:34 4 David Purinton, 42 - 17:36 6 Marty Clarke, 48 - 18:13 8 Conrad Meyer, 45 - 19:02 9 Joe Francica, 54 - 19:11 10 Brett Wilks, 30 - 19:14 12 Randy McFarland, 49 - 19:39 13 David Rawlings, 38 - 19:42 29 Whitney Hollingswort, 46F - 21:43 33 Lisa Rawlings, 34F - 22:03 Official Results Brett Wilks at the finish.
In Harstelle at the PD Foot Pursuit 5km, the duo of Elmore and Schotz were back at it and topping the podium once again. This time it was Jon Elmore taking the top spot with a time of 17:52 and Eric Schotz taking 2nd overall. The dominance of these guys west of the Tennessee River continues week in and week out.
On Monday in Boston, Fleet Feet owner Dink Taylor and new team member Tim Vinson took on the 114th Boston Marathon. Tim went out hard at just over 6 minute pace and was able to hold onto it through the Newton Hills and go on to run an amazing 2:41:20, placing him 235th of 25,000 and 8th in his age group. Dink ran 2:57:32 putting him in the top one thousand runners. Outstanding performances on both their parts. Be sure to give them a heroes welcome when you see them next!
On Sunday at the Spring Zing 5km, Eric Charette and Jon Elmore ran 17:23 and 17:46 respectively, on a warm and windy course in Huntsville for 1st and 2nd place overall. The race was a benefit for the Montessori School. Official Results
At the Cookie Dash 5km new team member Brandon York continues to impress with a sweeping victory over the rest of the field. Brandon ran a 15:46 on a very challenging course and beat the nearest competitor by 67 seconds. Shane O'Neill notched another 3rd place overall with a 17:17 and David Purinton took overall masters with a 17:36. Whitney Hollingsworth was top master and top female overall and Lisa Rawlings was 3rd place female. There were 421 finishers in the race. Overall Team Results 1 Brandon York, 24 15:47 3 Shane O'Neill, 37 - 5:34 4 David Purinton, 42 - 17:36 6 Marty Clarke, 48 - 18:13 8 Conrad Meyer, 45 - 19:02 9 Joe Francica, 54 - 19:11 10 Brett Wilks, 30 - 19:14 12 Randy McFarland, 49 - 19:39 13 David Rawlings, 38 - 19:42 29 Whitney Hollingswort, 46F - 21:43 33 Lisa Rawlings, 34F - 22:03 Official Results Brett Wilks at the finish.
In Harstelle at the PD Foot Pursuit 5km, the duo of Elmore and Schotz were back at it and topping the podium once again. This time it was Jon Elmore taking the top spot with a time of 17:52 and Eric Schotz taking 2nd overall. The dominance of these guys west of the Tennessee River continues week in and week out.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Alabama State 50 Mile Record
Christy Scott sets 50 Mile State Record
Buck Jones, the Alabama State Record Keeper from the USATF has approved the use of 50 mile spilts in 12 hour events as official state records, given they meet all certification guidelines. This means that those running in the Delano 12 hour race in Decatur, Alabama from last month are eligible for state records.
Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team member Christy Scott ran a time of 09:45:29 which is the new state age record for 35 year old females. Congratulations to Christy on her first state record!
More details can be found on the State Running Records website here. A special thanks to Eric Schotz as race director of Delano 12 for following through with Buck to ensure that this record time was eligible.
Buck Jones, the Alabama State Record Keeper from the USATF has approved the use of 50 mile spilts in 12 hour events as official state records, given they meet all certification guidelines. This means that those running in the Delano 12 hour race in Decatur, Alabama from last month are eligible for state records.
Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team member Christy Scott ran a time of 09:45:29 which is the new state age record for 35 year old females. Congratulations to Christy on her first state record!
More details can be found on the State Running Records website here. A special thanks to Eric Schotz as race director of Delano 12 for following through with Buck to ensure that this record time was eligible.
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