Monday, February 25, 2013

Harlem Shake

During the kick off meeting for the 2013 Fleet Feet Racing Team, things got a little out of hand in Huntsville.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Recent Results

Last weekend one of the newest members of Fleet Feet Racing, Kylie Lemon had a great time at the Race for Top Dog at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.  On a tough course, she was 2nd overall and top female, running a stellar 18:51.




South of Moulton at the 8th Annual Black Warrior-Phillip Parker Memorial Trail Runs, Eric Charette, who owns the 5th fastest time in the 25km all time, finished 3rd overall in the 25km with a time of 1:52:33.  Kathy Youngren, who owns the 4th fastest time in the 25km all time, ran 2:35:58 this year.

DeWayne Satterfield, who owns the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 9th fastest times ever on the 50km course, finished 6th overall this year with a 4:28:56.

Eric Fritz and Eric Fritz worked the 17-mile aid station all day and were later joined by Kathy and Eric.

Official Results





This weekend at the Mount Cheaha 50km, store owner Dink Taylor took the overall win in the race to the top of Alabama in a time of 4:44.  DeWayne Satterfield was 4th overall and Christy Scott finished in 6:15.





At the Disney Princess Half Marathon, Brad Schroeder ran 1:18:37 and was the first men's finisher.  All men were started in Coral C, which was behind 6,000 female runners so Brad had to weave his way though the pack which was probably crazy and exhilarating all at the same time!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Weekend Results

With the 2013 Season still in the early stages, there were just a few short distances races this weekend in North Alabama.



In Decatur at the Mardi Gras 5km, Tyrone Harris and Jim Clemens finished 3rd and 4th overall with Jim running 17:48, his fastest 5km since 2005.



The Relay for Life Sweetheart 5km was held in Arab, Alabama on Saturday with Tim Pitt helping to direct the race.  Eric Charette was first overall in a time of 18:20 and then helped with timing and awards.

Official Results



Winter Winds 2 and 4 mile races on Sunday in Huntsville were cancelled due to weather.


Sunday, January 27, 2013

Weekend Results

The Mighty Mountain Mist 50km was held this weekend in Monte Sano State Park and the Fleet Feet Racing Team did not disappoint!  While the story of the day was former team member David Riddle's course record 3:36:51, Brad Schroeder notched a near 20 minute personal best and ran a 3:57:21 to capture 3rd overall.  DeWayne Satterfield ran his 19th Mountain Mist (every one!) and Katie Maehlmann took the women's title in 5:11:04.  Blake Thompson also had a great story too, as he proposed to his long time girlfriend Sarah Bowden just before the start of the race. 

Official Results

3 - 3:57:21 Brad Schroeder, 28
5 - 4:33:54 Dewayne Satterfield, 48
7 - 4:44:12 Brett Wilks, 32
10 - 4:51:25 James Falcon, 41
21 - 5:11:04 Katie Maehlmann, 35F
29 - 5:19:12 Rick Maehlmann, 36
88 - 6:15:47 Christy Scott, 39F
89 - 6:15:51 Randy McFarland, 51
109 - 6:26:01 Timothy Pitt, 33



Friday, January 25, 2013

Gear Review: Nike Pegasus Trail Shoe by James Falcon

Check out this gear review of the Nike Pegasus Trail shoe from racing team member James Falcon on his new blog, "This Falcon Runs".  Review - http://www.falconruns.blogspot.com/2013/01/shoe-review.html

Though originally from Texas, James moved to Alabama in 1992 for two years before returning to Texas and then back to Huntsville in 2000.  Along with his wife Michelle, they have two children and have been a prominent part of the community ever since.  James is entering is 4th decade of running and owns a sub 5-minute personal best in the mile and a sub 22:30 100-mile personal best.  James is the race director for the Huntsville Track Club's Alabama A&M 5k cross country race and has been heavily involved in the local triathlon scene in racing and coaching.

 His team biography can be found here.