The second nominee is George Heeschen.
George had a stupendous year, racking up personal best times, numerous victories and was the top local at Rocket City Marathon. He started running in High School before going on to run Division 3 cross country at Hampden-Sydney College, a small, private college in Southern Virginia. George moved to Huntsville late in 2010 and joined the Fleet Feet Racing team a few months later.
February 14
Mercedes Half Marathon – 7th overall in 1:13:54 (new personal best)
March 19
Mooresville at the Rocket Run 10-miler – 5th overall in 59:42
March 13
Delano Park 12 hour relay (with Brad Schroeder, Erik Debolt and Tim Vinson) – 117 miles (6:09 pace)
March 25
McKay Hollow 25km – 3rd overall in 2:06:43
April 10
3M/Red Cross River City 10km – 1st overall in 34:54
May 2
National Cornbread Festival 5km – 2nd overall
June 17
Moon Pie / RC Cola 10-miler - 57:42
July 23
Twilight 5km – 1st overall in 17:27
August 1
Paint the Streets 5km – 1st overall in 16:50
August 29
Running of the Bulls – 2nd overall in 16:55
September 17
Duck and Run 5km – 1st overall in 16:41.7
October 2
Elkmont Lions Club 10km – 1st overall in 35:35
October 21
Army 10-miler – 81st overall (of 31,500) in 56:22
November 1
Spooktacular 5km – 3rd overall in 16:28
November 11
Huntsville Half Marathon – 3rd overall in 1:16:28
December 8
Rocket City Marathon – 8th overall (top local) - 2:41:18