2011 Top Individual Performances

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)

Top Seeds for Cotton Row 10km

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

2011 Team: James Falcon

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

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

2011 Team: Tim Pitt

Timothy Pitt
Age: 32
Arab, AL



Brief Biography
I started running in the 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. 2010 has really been a great year for me when it comes to running. I owe a lot of credit to the people who I train with.

Short Term Goals
My short term goals are to continue to improve my times in the 10K to half marathon distances.

Long Term Goals
My long term goal is to run a Boston Qualifying marathon time.

Personal Records

• 5 km at Liz Hurley 5k 18:43
• 10 km at Cotton Row Run 10K 42:24
• 15 km at Monte Sano 15K 1:022:18
• 10 Mi at Army 10 Miler 1:05:39
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half Marathon 1:39:07
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 3:53:20
• 50 km at Dizzy Fifties 50K 4:46:55

Recent Race Results

• Dizzy Fifties 50K 50 km 4:46:55 9 OA
• Huntsville Half 13.1 Mi 1:29:07 28 OA, 4 AG
• Army 10 Miler 10 Mi 1:05:39 543 OA
• Liz Hurley 5 km 18:43 22 OA, 4 AG
• Monte Sano 15 km 1:02:18 19 OA, 2 AG
• MWR 10K (not certified) 10 km 38:49 3 OA, 3 AG
• Big Butt 50 km 5:26:35 5 OA 

2011 Calendar

• Mountain Mist 50km 50 km 1/22/2011 Under 6 hours
• McKay Hollow Madness Other 3/26/2011 Under 2:30:00
• Cotton Row 10 km 5/30/2011 40 min
• Rocket City Marathon 26.2 Mi 12/10/2011 3:10

2011 Team: Shane O'Neill

Shane O'Neill
Age: 38
Huntsville, AL

  

Brief Biography
Started running about 4 years ago, mostly recreationally. Started training in the fall of 2008 to run the Rocket City Marathon. I have seen all of my times get faster as a result of increased training and knowledge since then. I enjoy being able to push 1 or 2 of my four boys (and soon a girl!!) in my jogging stroller. It has been a pleasure to have them with me at local races to cheer their Daddy on and run in the fun runs. I look forward to being able to run with them in the years to come. My blessed wife, Charity, supports this habit.

 

Short Term Goals

Recover from tibial stress fractures from 2010; 2:5x:xx Boston Marathon; stop losing to Marty Clark

 

Long Term Goals
2:4x:xx marathon, 16:xx 5k, 34:xx 10k; be the fastest ER doctor in town; ironman triathlon

 

Personal Records

• 1 Mi Harry Williams All-Comers Track Meet 4:58:03
• 5 km ICare 16:59 
• 8 km Scholarship Fund Run 28:56
• 10 km 3M River City Run 35:13
• 15 km Monte Sano 59:36
• 10 Mi Rocket Run 59:55
• 13.1 Mi Country Music 1:21:33
• 26.2 Mi Waddell&Reed  2:57:56
• 50 km Mountain Mist 6:33:58

Recent Race Results

• Rocket City 26.2 Mi 3:14:06
• Huntsville 1/2 13.1 Mi 1:28:45
• Liz Hurley 5k 18:51
• MountainMist 31 6:33:58
• Scholarship FundRun 8k 28:56
• RocketRun:Mooresville, AL 10 Miler 59:55:00
• CookieDash 5k 17:17

2011 Calendar

• Boston 26.2 Mi 2:xx:xx
• BlackWarrior 25k training
• ScenicCity 13.1 Mi 1:25
• Huff&Puff 15k 58:xx
• RocketRun 1:05
• AzaleaTrail 10k 37:xx
• OakBarrell 13.1 Mi
• RiverCity 10k 37:xx

2011 Team: Sean Allan

Sean Allan
Age: 26
Huntsville, AL

Brief Biography
I began running in 7th grade and have been running since. I competed in high school and college in both cross country and track. I competed for the University of Alabama in Huntsville from 2003-2007. I enjoy being active whether it is through running or other activities such as ultimate frisbee and cycling. After completing my NCAA eligibility I took some time off of running but I am now back in the swing of things and anxious to get back in shape. I have worked at Fleet Feet Sports since 2007 and I also enjoy volunteering at local road races.

Short Term Goals
One of my short term goals it to get back under 17 minutes for 5k. It has been a few years since I've done that. I would also like to go sub 35:00 for 10k and sub 1:20 for the half.

Long Term Goals
Stay healthy and injury free is key! Other than that I have always wanted to break 16 minutes for 5k (not sure if its possible but I'd like to give it an honest effort, never know till you try). I would also like to break 3 hours for the marathon at some point.

Personal Records

• 800m at Alabama Relays 2:00.97
• 1500m at Rhodes Hexagonal 4:17.27
• 2 Mi at Winter Winds 10:29
• Other at Vanderbilt Invitational 2007 - 3000m run 9:13.52
• 5 km at Alabama Relays 16:24.29
• 4 Mi at Winter Winds 23:18
• 8 km at Brooks Memphis Twilight 26:31
• 10 km at NCAA Div II South Region 34:19
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half Marathon 1:22:48
• 26.2 Mi at Chicago Marathon 3:21:47
• 50 km at MTN Mist 50k 5:50:36

Recent Race Results

• Helpline Turkey Trot 5 km 18:43 9th OA 4th AG
• Huntsville Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:28:48
• Spooktacular 5k Run 5 km 17:59
• Liz Hurley Ribbon Run 5 km 18:26
• Winter Winds 2 Mi 11:30 3rd OA
• Winter Winds 4 Mi 26:31 3rd AG
• Heart and Sole 5K Decatur 5 km 18:21 2nd OA

2011 Calendar

• Cookie Dash 5k 5 km Sub 17:50
• 3M River City Run 10 km 4/9/2011 sub 37
• Cotton Row Run 10 km Sub 36
• Harry Williams Track Meet 5 km Sub 17:20
• Twilight 5k 5 km Sub 17

2011 Team: Rick Maehlmann

Rick  Maehlmann
Age: 34
Madison, AL



Brief Biography
I grew up around the corner from the Natchez Trace Parkway. That meant opportunities to do long distance bike riding and running as I was growing up. I ran some track in junior high and one year of high school. I've enjoyed running since moving to Huntsville in 2000. Running is a hobby that brought me and my beautiful and much more talented wife together and one I hope we can enjoy together for a long time.

Short Term Goals
Enjoy running and the local running community, stay healthy, race fast (for me), encourage others, and volunteer. Sub 3:10 marathon (a PR), a course PR at Mountain Mist and a 5K PR.

Long Term Goals
Enjoy running and the local running community, stay healthy, race fast (for me), encourage others, and volunteer. Complete a marathon in every state and complete Mountain Mist ten times.

Personal Records

• 2 Mi at Winter Winds 11:57
• 5 km at Carey Woods Bash N Dash 18:39
• 4 Mi at Winter Winds 25:57
• 8 km at Scholarship Fund Run 31:32
• 5 Mi at River City Run 5 Mile 31:44
• 10 km at Cotton Row Run 39:20
• 15 km at Monte Sano 15K 1:02:35
• 10 Mi at Rocket Run 10 Miler 1:07:23
• 13.1 Mi at Rocket City Half Marathon 1:28:40
• 26.2 Mi at Marshall University Marathon 3:14:52
• 50 km at Trail Run from the Ranger 5:12:30

Recent Race Results

• Marshall University Marathon 26.2 Mi 3:14:52
• Liz Hurley Ribbon Run 5 km 18:54
• Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K 15 km 1:02:36
• Monte Sano 10K 10 km 41:23
• MARS 5K 5 km 18:45
• Paint the Streets 5K 5 km 19:31
• Twilight 5K 5 km 19:45
• Alabama A&M 10K 10 km 44:36
• Cotton Row Run 5K 5 km 19:56
• Music Moves Me 10K 10 km 41:43

2011 Calendar

• Myrtle Beach Marathon 26.2 Mi 2/19/2011 Sub 3:40
• Rocket Run 10 Miler 10 Mi 3/19/2011 Sub 1:10
• Alabama A&M 10K 10 km 6/11/2011 sub 42
• Liz Hurley 5K 5 km 10/15/2011 sub 18:39 (PR)

2011 Team: Randy McFarland

Randy McFarland
Age: 50
Huntsville, AL

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 sub 40 minute 10K (pushed Conrad to it, he didn't pull me to it). Sub 19 minute 5K

Long Term Goals
Keep on keeping on

Personal Records

• 5 km at Runway Run 17:05
• 5 Mi at WNCI Night Moves 27:30
• 10 km at River City Run, Decatur AL 34:54
• 15 km at Mill Monte Sano 15K 55:05
• 10 Mi at Rocket Run, Redstone Arsenal 59:13
• 13.1 Mi at River Corridor, Dayton OH 1:18:13
• 26.2 Mi at Dallas White Rock Marathon 2:44:54
• 50 km at Fat Ass 50K, Hsv Version 3:56:41
• 50 Mi at Oak Mountain B'ham Road Race 6:24:50

Recent Race Results

• Cookie Dash 5K 5 km 19:39 12th OA, 3rd AG
• Cotton Row Run 10 km 40:26 64th OA, 4th AG
• A&M 10K 10 km 41:36 12th OA, 4th AG
• UAH Twilight 5K 5 km 19:04 14th OA, 3rd AG
• Hiwaay Sprint Triathlon 15 km 54:33 3rd AG
• Running of Bulls 5K 5 km 19:27 11th OA, 3rd AG
• Monte Sano 10K 10 km 40:01 20th OA, 4th AG
• Army 10 Miler, Washington DC 10 Mi 64:43
• Rocket City Marathon 26.2 Mi 3:27:22 18th AG

2011 Calendar

• Same as Above Other 2011-12 Comparable times to those listed above

2011 Team: Lynn Curry

Lynn Curry
Age: 35
Owens Crossroads, AL

Brief Biography
I have been running since I was 5. I grew up in New Hampshire within a community of runners and it always came naturally to me. I went on to run competitively at Boston College and have been doing so up until now. Last year I became a member of the Fleet Feet Racing Team. Running has carried me through a variety of terrains and I have been fortunate to join teams and see many parts of our world through the sport. My first occupation was a teacher and I also had the amazing opportunity to coach high school cross-country. I've since received my BSN in nursing and currently am employed in private practice for a local physician. My husband Nate and I have 3 children; Conor (7), Chloe (5), and Quinn (3 months).

Short Term Goals
After the recent birth of my daughter, my short term goals are to become strong again and to increase my endurance and speed injury free. I would like to break 20:00 in the 5K and 43:00 in the 10K. I am running in my first 1/2 marathon in April; the Music City Marathon.

Long Term Goals
I hope to compete in my first marathon this year and qualify for Boston. I am also planning to train for the triatholon circuit again.

Personal Records

• 1500m at Sanborn Invitational 5:25
• 5 km at Boston University Classic 18:50
• 10 km at Villanova Track & Field Invitational 39:40
• 26.2 Mi at Dublin Marathon 3:45:00

Recent Race Results

• Turkey Trot 5 km 21:24 3rd age grp
• Rudolph Run 5 km 21:05 1st age group
• Run for Gabby 5 km 20:50 11th Overall
• Liz Hurley Run 5 km 20:58 4th Female
• Hiwaay Tri Other 52:37 1st age group
• Cotton Row 10K 10 km 44:43 7th age group 

2011 Calendar

• UAH Spring 10K Race 10 km 3/6/2011 Under 44:00
• Scholarship Fun Run 8K 8 km 4/2/2011
• Music City 1/2 Marathon-Nashville 13.1 Mi 4/30/2011 Under 1:30
• Music Moves Me 10K 10 km 5/14/2011 Under 44:00
• Cotton Row Run 10 km 5/30/2011 Under 44:00
• Monte Sano 10K 10 km 9/3/2011 Under 44:00
• Warrior Dash Other 9/17/2011 Adventure Race- unknown
• Rocket City Tri Other
• Hiwaay Sprint Tri Other
• Frantic Frog Tri Other

2011 Team: Lisa Rawlings

Lisa Rawlings
Age: 35
Decatur, AL

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 fall in love with running through the enchanting Central Park. I ran my first marathon in New York City in 1998. In 2003, I met my husband and he convinced me to leave my life in New York City behind, so I packed my belongings and headed to Huntsville, Alabama. I have been a Catholic school teacher for the past eleven years and currently teach at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville.

Short Term Goals

• Achieve new PRs at all distances in 2011
• Have a fantastic time at the Boston Marathon
• Complete more triathlons!

Long Term Goals

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

Personal Records

• 5 km at Liz Hurley Ribbon Run 20:51
• 10 km at 3M River City Run 44:56
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half Marathon 1:41:04
• 26.2 Mi at Spinx Run Fest Marathon (Greenville) 3:36:46

Recent Race Results

• Women's Running Magazine Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:43:21 0
• Monte Sano Run 10 km 45:41 2nd AG; 6th OF
• Carlos Serrano Memorial PHP Run 5 km 21:50 1st AG; 1st OF
• Running of the Bulls 5 km 21:33 1st AG; 3rd OF
• Brooke Hill Run 5 km 21:43 1st AG; 1st OF
• Spirit of America Run 5 Mi 38:05 1st AG; 2nd OF
• Cookie Dash 5 km 22:03 1st AG; 3rd OF
• Oak Barrel Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:43:50 1st AG; 6th OF
• Rocket Run Ten Miler 1:19:13 1st AG

2011 Calendar

• Love Your Library Run 5 km 2/26/2011 Under 22 minutes
• UAH Spring Road Race 10 km 3/6/2011 Under 45:00
• Delano Park 12-Hour Relay 3/12/2011
• Rocket Run Ten Miler 3/19/2011 Under 1:18
• Oak Barrel Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 4/2/2011 Under 1:43:00
• River City Run 10 km 4/9/2011 Under 44:00
• BOSTON MARATHON 26.2 Mi 4/18/2011 Under 3:35:00
• Cotton Row Run 10 km 5/30/2011 Under 44
• Monte Sano Run 10 km 9/3/2011 Under 44:00

2011 Team: Linda Scavarda

Linda Scavarda Age: 27 Toney, AL

Brief Biography I was born in Waukegan, IL and we moved to Cullman, AL in October of 1992. My first official race was the Hershy Track meet in 5th grade. From there I played basketball from 7th grade to 10th grade and also attempted track in Middle school where I threw the shot put and discuss. One day I was asked by the high school coach to come out and run over the summer. I walked most of the 2 mile course, but continued to go back. I ran XC and Track all through high school and help set some records. I was 2nd at the XC state meet my senior year and 8th my junior year. I recieved a scholarship to UAH for XC. Ran 4 years of XC and Track, set several personal records and was close to qualifying for Nationals for the 10k on the track. For XC I helped the team to 2 Conference Championships and 2 trips to Nationals. I now have my Masters of Accountancy. Currently working as a General Ledger Accountant. With working full time, I have become the lead coach for the 13.1 Training Program at Fleet Feet. I love helping other achieve their goals while acheiving my own goals as well. Short Term Goals Run Boston Marathon just as fast or fast than I did Rocket City in 2009. Continue to help others achieve their race goals. Continue to have fun and run fast! Long Term Goals Long term goals would be to eventually break 6 hours at Mt. Mist, run sub 19 again in a 5k, run a 100, and to do some crazy adventure running. Personal Records

• 5 km at Vanderbilt Invitational 18:47
• 10 km at Alabama Relays 38:25
• 15 km at Monte Sano 15k 1:04:47
• 13.1 Mi at Life Without Limits 1:35:58
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 3:35:49
• 50 km at Recoverer from the Holiday 5:20:56

Recent Race Results

• Mt. Mist 50k 50 km 6:46:18 146/247 OA 13/25 AG
• Cheaha 50k 50 km 7:06:13 76/150 OA
• UAH 10k 10 km 46:23 45/227 OA 2/20 AG
• Delano 12 hour Other 35 miles
• Running Wild 13.5 miles 13.1 Mi 1:45:44 20/121 OA 1/?? AG
• MDA 5k 5 km 23:04 19/176 OA 1/14 AG
• Cotton Row 10k 10 km 51:16 491/2046 OA 15/107 AG
• Cotton Row 5k 5 km 23:47 131/1974 OA 2/153 AG
• Eurocross 8k 8 km 49:11 40/58 OA 1/4 AG
• Eurocross 5k 5 km 26:46 50/194 OA 2/19 AG
• Fire Cracker 5k 5 km 31:18 105/186 OA
• Peavine Falls 8.2 Other 1:09:40 137/314
• Cullman Midnight Run 5 km 22:18 50/654 OA 1/?? AG
• Brooke Hill 5 km 44:07 214/226 OA 12/14 AG
• Running of the Bulls 5 km 21:17 18/288 OA 1/14 AG 2nd Female
• Jubilee Days 5k Zion, IL 5 km 20:41 1st Female
• Women's Half Nashville 13.1 Mi 1:40:23 32/3883 OA 5/553 AG
• Monte Sano 15 km 1:10:34 49/412 OA 3/23 AG
• Liz Hurley 5 km 21:45 9/2414 OA 3/300 AG
• Life Without Limits 13.1 Mi 1:35:58 26/221 OA 3rd Female
• Huntsville Half 13.1 Mi 2:05:49 407/869 OA 18/64 AG
• Dizzy 50k 50 km 5:46:35 32/77 OA
• Rocket City Marathon 26.2 Mi 3:59:33 516/1146 OA 18/46 AG
• Recover From the Holidays 50 km 5:48:22 24/55 OA 3rd Female

2011 Calendar

• UAH Spring 10k 10 km 3/6/2011 Under 45 mins
• Rocket Run 10 miler 10 Mi 3/19/2011 Run btw 1:10 and 1:12
• Scholarship Fund Run 8 km 4/2/2011 Set a personal best, as I have not done this race yet.
• Boston Marathon 26.2 Mi 4/18/2011 Run sub 3:35

2011 Team: Kevin Betts

Kevin Betts Age: 33 Laceys Spring, AL Brief Biography Been running competitively since 8th grade. AL State Champ in the 1600 m and runner-up in the 800 m (Class 5A for Eufaula High School). Ran cross country and indoor/outdoor track for 4 years in college at Georgia Tech; captain of the cross country team my junior and senior year. First team GTE Academic All-American for outdoor track in 1999; second team in 1998. Married to Tonia Betts (also ran for Georgia Tech) and have three wonderful daughters (Sage, Autumn, and Rose). Currently working at SAIC as engineering director for the Space System Development Division for various NASA and DoD programs. Board member for our church (UUCH) and also teach Sunday School in our Religious Education program." Short Term Goals Would like to break 17 minutes for 5K and 35 minutes for 10K in the next 1-2 years. Also would like to continue to do a few local triathlons for a change of pace. Long Term Goals Continue enjoying running and racing and remain injury free to the best of my ability. Give back to running community as an assistant coach with one of the local high schools as well as becoming more involved with track club activities as our children grow older. Run a couple of the major marathons that I haven't been to (Chicago and New York). Personal Records

• 800m at AL State Meet 1995 1:59
• 1500m at Georgia Tech Invitational 3:59
• 1 Mi at Kentucky Indoor Classic 4:21
• 2 Mi at ACC Indoor Championshiop 9:17
• 5 km at Southern Illinois Indoor Classic 15:19
• 5 Mi at Tuscaloosa Classic 25:37
• 10 km at Southeastern District XC Championships 32:41
• 10 Mi at Rocket 10 Miler 57:45
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half-Marathon 1:19:45
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 2:54:52

Recent Race Results

• Winter Winds 2 Mi 10:58 5th OA
• Scholarship Fund Run 8K 8 km 29:01
• Dave McKannan Run 5 km 17:41 2nd OA
• Cotton Row Run 10K 10 km 36:49 31st OA
• Huntsville Sprint Tri Other 45:58 5th OA
• Liz Hurley Run 5 km 17:24
• Jingle Jog 5 km 17:51:00 1st OA

2011 Calendar

• Winter Winds 4 Mi 2/13/2011 Break 23:30
• River City Run 10 km 4/9/2011 Break 36 minutes.
• Cotton Row Run 10 km 5/30/2011 Break 36:30
• Eurocross (can't beat it) 5 km 6/4/2011
• Twilight Run 10 km 7/16/2011 Break 17:30
• Huntsville Spring Triathlon Other 8/20/2011 Break 46 minutes
• Liz Hurley 5 km 10/15/2011 Break 17:15 minutes
• Spooktacular Run 5 km 10/29/2011 Break 17 minutes
• Rocket City Marathon 26.2 Mi 12/10/2011 Sub 2:55

2011 Team: Greg Reynolds

Gregory Reynolds
Age: 28
Huntsville, AL



Brief Biography
I grew up swimming from age 5 through college at a D2 school. I began running about 10 years ago to compete in triathlons and have been hooked ever since. I've made of a lot of good improvements in my running times over the last few years at all distances from the 5k to the marathon and I hope to continue improving. I enjoy the socialization that comes with running that I never had swimming and the Huntsville running community in second to none.

Short Term Goals
Last year I focused on the marathon to run a sub 3 hour. This year I am focusing on 5k through the half. I'd like to run under 17 in a 5k and under 1:19 in a half marathon.

Long Term Goals
My long term goals are to continue to improve my speed and indurance.

Personal Records

• 800m at Huntsville High Track :26
• 1 Mi at Redstone Arsenal Track 5:17
• 5 km at Turkey Trot 17:24
• 4 Mi at Winter Winds 23:21
• 10 km at River City 35:59
• 10 Mi at Moorseville 10 Miler 1:01:14
• 13.1 Mi at Memphis Track Club Road Series 1:22:33
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 2:57:24
• Hiwaay Sprint Triathlon 43:44

Recent Race Results

• Rocket City Marathon 26.2 Mi 2:57:24 31st OA, 6th AG
• Turkey Trot 5 km 17:24 2nd OA, 1st AG
• Huntsville Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:26:46 22nd OA, 5th AG
• Elkmont Rails to Trails 10k 10 km 37:21 4th OA, 1st AG
• Monte Sano 10k 10 km 38:06 15th OA, 4th AG
• Monte Sano 5k 5 km 18:28 5th OA, 2nd AG
• HiWaay Sprint Triathlon Other 43:50 2nd OA, 1st AG
• Running of the Bulls 5 km 17:42 3rd OA, 1st AG
• Twilight 5k 5 km 18:57 13th OA, 2nd AG
• AMRDEC 5k 5 km 18:46 4th OA, 1st AG

2011 Calendar

• Winter Winds 4 Mi under 24 (coming off injury)
• UAH 10k 10 km sub 37
• Rocket Run 10 Miler 10 Sub 1 hour
• River City 10k 10 km sub 37
• Guntersville Duathlon Other break 50 minutes
• Cotton Row 10k 10 km Sub 36
• Wet Dog Triathlon Other sub 50
• HiWaay Sprint Triathlon Other 40 min
• Spooktacular 5 km sub 17
• Huntsville Half Marathon 13.1 Mi sub 6 min pace

2011 Team: Erik DeBolt

Erik DeBolt
Age: 28
Madison, AL



Brief Biography
I grew up in the St. Louis area and came to Huntsville in 2005 for work. I had always run to keep in shape, but didn't enter my first race until the Liz Hurley 5k in 2007. I caught the racing bug then and have tried to become more competitive ever since. I have developed a love for running and really enjoy the discipline and motivation required to run faster.

Short Term Goals
Run a marathon in under 3 hours. Run a 5k in under 17 minutes.

Long Term Goals
I just became a father so my biggest goal is to effectively balance my running life with my family life. To me, that means making the personal sacrifices necessary to be a great husband and father while continuing to enjoy the benefits of running.

Personal Records

• 5 km at Liz Hurley 5k 17:15
• 10 km at Monte Sano 10k 37:34
• 10 Mi at Army Ten Miler 59:09
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half Marathon 1:20:19
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 3:07:33
• 50 km at Dizzy Fifties 50k 4:08:46

Recent Race Results

• Mountain Mist 50km 50 km 4:29:07 10th OA 8th AG
• Recovery from the Holidays 50k 50 km 4:24:11 8th OA
• Dizzy Fifties 50k 50 km 4:08:46 2nd OA
• Huntsville Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:20:19 12th OA 3rd AG
• Army Ten Miler 10 Mi 59:09 138th OA 50th AG
• Liz Hurley 5k 5 km 17:15 9th OA 4th AG
• Monte Sano 10k 10 km 37:34 13th OA 3th AG
• Running of the Bulls 5k 5 km 17:47 4th OA 2nd AG
• Mascoutah Meltdown 5k 5 km 17:43 1st OA 1st AG
• Cotton Row Run 10k 10 km 38:44 49th OA 8th AG

2011 Calendar

• Mountain Mist 50km 50 km 1/22/2011 Under 5 hours
• Shamrock 5k Race 5 km 3/12/2011 Fitness Test
• Rocket Run Ten Miler 10 Mi 3/19/2011 Sub-1 hour
• McKay Hollow Madness 25K Trail Run 13.1 Mi 3/26/2011 Top 10 Overall
• GO! St. Louis Marathon 26.2 Mi 4/10/2011 Sub-3 but may run half marathon instead
• Cotton Row Run 10K 10 km 5/30/2011 Course PR (better than 38:44)
• Army Ten Miler 10 Mi 10/9/2011 PR (better than 59:09)
• Liz Hurley Ribbon Run 5 km 10/15/2011 Sub-17
• Huntsville Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 11/12/2011 PR (better than 1:20:19)
• Dizzy Fifties 50 km 11/19/2011 Build Endurance

2011 Team: Eric Schotz

Eric Schotz
Age: 39
Decatur, AL
Website/Blog: http://runkeeper.com/user/schotz



Brief Biography
Born 1972 in north central Wisconsin

Short Term Goals
Run strong at the Strolling Jim 40. Have Fun Running.

Long Term Goals
Be competitive in a 24 hour run and a hundred miler. Stay fit, stay healthy, and have fun and adventure along the way.

Personal Records

• 1 Mi at Brooke Hill 5:36
• 2 Mi at Winter Winds 11:31
• 5 km at Frosty Freeze 18:12
• 4 Mi at Winter Winds 23:58
• 10 km at Silver Comet 37:26
• 15 km at Monte Sano 59:59
• 13.1 Mi at HSV Half 1:26:13
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City 2:54:19
• 50 km at Bartlett Park 4:11:40

Recent Race Results

• Heart and Sole 5K 5 km 18:51 3rd OA 1st AG
• Chickamauga Marathon 26.2 Mi 3:07:00 10th OA, 3rd AG
• Stone Steps 50K 5:05:00 4th OA, 1st AG
• River Fest RibRun 19:03 1st OA
• Wakefield FB Marathon 3:10:50 1st OA

2011 Calendar

• Several 5 km Multiple Low 18's
• Strolling Jim 50 Mi May Sub Six

2011 Team: Eric Patterson

Eric Patterson
Age: 38
Athens, AL
Website/Blog: http://rocketcitytraining.blogspot.com



Brief Biography
I am a native of North Alabama, born and raised in Athens, AL. I earned a BS in Electrical Engineering at UA Huntsville. I am a deacon at the Eastside Church of Christ in Athens. I am married and have 9 year old twin daughters.  I started running in 2008 just after losing 70+ pounds. I began running just to improve my aerobic conditioning, but training for the 2008 Cotton Row 10k got me hooked on running. I went from being unable to finish a 3 mile run to Boston Qualifying in less than 2 years. I have since run 4 marathons and 5 50k trail races. I am the race director for the Duck and Run 5k, currently the longest running annual race in Limestone County. I also organize occasional training runs in Athens, including a Sunday morning 10 miler that's been running for over 2 years.  I particularly enjoy long runs and tempo runs. I log my training and races at http://rocketcitytraining.blogspot.com/

Short Term Goals

• Run a sub-38 minute 10k
• Run a 50 miler
• PR every distance I run in 2011

Long Term Goals

• Sub 3:00 marathon
• Sub 5:00 Mountain Mist
• Continue to encourage others to get fitter and faster

Personal Records

• 5 km at Spooktacular 5k 18:29
• 10 km at Cotton Row Run 40:36
• 15 km at Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15k 1:01:39
• 10 Mi at Rocket Run 10 Miler 1:05:18
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half Marathon 1:28:13
• 26.2 Mi at Country Music Marathon 3:07:29
• 50 km at Black Warrior 50k 4:47:35

Recent Race Results

• Spooktacular 5k 5 km 18:29 24th OA 2nd AG
• Cotton Row Run 10 km 40:36 67th OA 6th AG
• Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15k 15 km 1:01:39 15th OA 2nd AG
• Rocket Run 10 Miler 10 Mi 1:05:18 14th OA 2nd AG
• Huntsville Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:28:13 23rd OA / 4th AG
• Country Music Marathon 26.2 Mi 3:07:29 36th OA / 4th AG

2011 Calendar

• Boston Marathon 26.2 Mi 4/18/2011 Near 3 hours
• McKay Hollow Madness Other 3/26/2011 Top 10
• River City Run 10 km 4/9/2011 sub-38 minutes
• Rocket Run 10 Miler 10 Mi 3/19/2011 sub-65 minutes
• Alabama A&M 10k 10 km 6/11/2011 sub-40 minutes
• TBD 50 Mi Fall/Winter Finish Strong

2011 Team: Eric Fritz

Eric Fritz
Age: 43
Huntsville, AL
Website/Blog: http://ultramanrunner.blogspot.com/



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
For the near term, I will continue to work towards volunteering as much as possible. My real goal for the year however, is to break 40 minutes in a 10k race. That's a significant increase over my current PR but I'm optimistic that I can pull it off with the right training.

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

• 5 km at Rudolph Run 19:28
• 8 km at Scholarship Fund Run 34:32
• 10 km at UAH Road Race 40:26
• 15 km at Monte Sano 1:08:12
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half 1:45:31
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City 3:20:52
• 50 km at Dizzy Fifties 4:58:15
• 50 Mi at Mountain Masochist 9:30:50
• 100 Mi at Lean Horse 20:36:42

Recent Race Results

• River City Run 5 km 20:12 1st OA
• Rudolph Run 5 km 19:28 11th OA, 1st AG
• Rocket City 26.2 Mi 3:20:52 142nd OA, 16th AG
• Lean Horse 100 Mi 20:36:42 8th OA, 1st AG
• Mountain Mist 50 km 5:15:35 30th OA, 9th AG

2011 Calendar

• Delano 12hr Other 3/12/2011 70+ miles
• Strolling Jim 40 mile Other 5/7/2011 Under 6:00
• Old Dominion 100 Mi 6/4/2011 Under 24:00
• Monte Sano 10 km 9/3/2011 Under 40:00
• Huntsville Half 13.1 Mi 11/12/2011 Under 1:30

2011 Team: David Rawlings

David Rawlings
Age: 39
Decatur, AL



Brief Biography
I was born and raised in central Kansas.There, I ran track for a few years in middle and high school. I didn't take running seriously, though, until I joined the Army. There, I learned that I had a natural gift for endurance. I ran mainly because it was part of the Army's physical training program, but I admit to liking it. At one of my duty stations, we had to do an annual 20K ruck march as part of a yearly fitness qualification. I chose to run it. and it was then that I understood the challenge of endurance running. I left the Army and took some time off from running. My mistake, like so many of us, was that my sedentary lifestyle allowed me to gain too much weight. I resolved to lose that weight and running seemed the most effective way. Iit has helped my other concerns for fitness: a better diet and other types of activities, like weight training. Running seems to be my mainstay activity for staying in shape but I also enjoy bicycling and swimming.

Short Term Goals
For 2011, new PRs in all distances in 2011, comlete in more triathlons, and perhaps run a 50K.

Long Term Goals
Keep my weight under control through running, maintain and increase endurance and strength, continue to run marathons in all 50 states, and complete a half-Ironman triathlon.

Personal Records

• 5 km at Cookie Dash 19:42
• 4 Mi at Winter Winds 26:32
• 5 Mi at Fitness Festival 5-mile, Salina, KS 33:00
• 10 km at Cotton Row 42:16
• 13.1 Mi at Life Without Limits Half Marathon 1:34:02
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 3:21:41
• Other at Delano Park 12-Hour Run (Team Competition) N/A

Recent Race Results

• Frosty Freeze 5 km 20:29 2nd AG; 12nd OF
• Monte Sano Run 10 km 42:24 5th AG; 32nd OF
• Carlos Serrano Memorial PHP Run 5 km 20:28 2nd AG; 6th OF
• Running of the Bulls 5 km 20:23 4th AG; 14th OF
• Brooke Hill Run 5 km 20:03 2nd AG; 7th OF
• Spirit of America Run 5 Mi 33:39 1st AG; 11th OF
• Cookie Dash 5 km 19:42 3rd AG; 13th OF
• Oak Barrel Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 1:36:46 6th AG; 32nd OF

2011 Calendar

• Love Your Library Run 5 km 2/26/2011 1st in age group
• UAH Spring Road Race 10 km 3/6/2011 sub 42:15
• Delano Park 12-Hour Relay Other 3/12/2011 1st place team
• Rocket Run 10-Miler Other 3/19/2011 sub 1:07:30
• Oak Barrel Half Marathon 13.1 Mi 4/2/2011 sub 1:35
• River City Run 10 km 4/9/2011 sub 42:00
• ?Marathon? 26.2 Mi 4/18/2011 sub 3:15
• Cotton Row Run 10 km 5/30/2011 sub 42:00
• Monte Sano Run 10 km 9/3/2011 sub 42:00

2011 Team: Blake Thompson

Blake Thompson
Age: 29
Huntsville, AL
Website/Blog: mckayhollowmadness.com



Brief Biography
Played ice hockey and lacrosse whiile in high school at Culver Military Academy (Culver, IN). Had a short ice hockey career in college, playing for the UAH Chargers during the 2001-2002 season. Began running in 2004, with the Monte Sano Road Race 5k being my first race. Ran my first marathon that following December at Rocket City and the rest is history.

Short Term Goals

• Run another 100 miler.

Long Term Goals

• Keep running.

Personal Records

• 5 km at Turkey Trot 17:55:00
• 10 km at River City Run 38:43:00
• 13.1 Mi at Huntsville Half Marathon 1:19:43
• 26.2 Mi at Rocket City Marathon 2:53:04
• 50 km at Dizzy 50's 4:27:00
• 50 Mi at San Juan Solstice 14:40:00
• 100 Mi at Lean Horse 100 17:45:00