Monday, April 11, 2011

Army Ten Miler Team 2011 for Redstone Arsenal

Congrats to the members of the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville who were selected to represent the Redstone Arsenal on the 2011 Army Ten Miler Team on October 9th.  None of the competitive positions ran less than about 65 minutes to make the team but one person that ran right at 70 minutes. This will be the fastest two teams they have ever had.

From the Fleet Feet Elite Team
  • George Heeschen
  • Brad Schroeder
  • Brandon York
  • Rob Youngren
From the Racing Team
  • Erik DeBolt
  • Randy McFarland
  • Tim Pitt
  • Brett Wilks

Weekend Results

At the 3M River City Run in Decatur, Alabama, Candace Jacobs set a personal best for 10km enroute to a 5th place overall finish and top female despite unseasonably warm temperatures for early April.  Caitlin Morris was 2nd female overall in 39:54.  Donald Bowman outlasted the other men's masters with a 35:56 and finish 2nd overall.  David O'Keefe set a personal best and rounded out the podium in 3rd place with a time of 35:59.9.

2 Donald Bowman - 35:56.8 5:47/M
3 David O'Keefe - 35:59.9 5:48/M
4 Eric Charette - 36:39.5 5:54/M
5 Candance Jacobs - 36:53.4 5:56/M
8 Greg Reynolds - 37:53.8 6:06/M
9 Sean Allan - 38:06.6 6:08/M
10 Marty Clarke - 38:25.3 6:11/M
14 Jon Elmore - 39:37.4 6:23/M
15 Caitlin Morris - 39:54.0 6:26/M
16 Eric Fritz - 40:00.3 6:26/M
19 Timothy Pitt - 40:51.1 6:35/M
22 Randy McFarland - 42:24.9 6:50/M
27 David Rawlings - 44:34.3 7:11/M
42 Lisa Rawlings - 47:41.4 7:41/M



Erik Debolt ran strong at the GO! St. Louis Half Marathon on Sunday.  Amongst some great talent and over 11,500 runners, he posted a 1:25:54 finishing time, earning him 42nd place overall.  In the full marathon, Katie Maehlmann posted a 3:35:43 which was a great time in the Sunday heat, earning her 27th female of 1,904 finishers.


Former team member and long time Huntsville resident (now living in Cincinnati) David Riddle ran the MadCity 100km on Saturday and placed 2nd overall with a time of 6:59:12, which should earn David a place on the world 100km championship team, representing the United States when this event is held in the Netherlands this fall.  Amazingly, this was David's first 100km!  Be sure to check in with his blog for a post race recap.  http://riddleruns.blogspot.com/  According to RealEndurance.com, this was the 184th fastest 100km time, ever.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

This Weekend

This is a big weekend for the Nike Fleet Feet Racing Team from Huntsville all around the area starting with the flat and fast River City Run 10km in Decatur, Alabama.  This course has produced most of the personal records at 10km for people in north Alabama and if the temps can stay down (highs Saturday will be in the mid 80's by noon) this year should be no different.  Leading the team this weekend will be Eric Charette, Marty Clarke, Greg Reynolds, David O'Keefe, Shane O'Neill, David Rawlings and Lisa Rawlings. This race is directed by team member Eric Schotz and aided by Jon Elmore.

Elsewhere, new team member Erik Debolt will be taking on the GO! St. Louis Half Marathon on Sunday.  Last year this event drew over 10,000 runners and with Erik's speed he will be eying a top 25 finish.

As a side note, former team member and long time Huntsville resident (now living in Cincinnati) David Riddle will be in Madison, WI for the 100km national championships.  David will be aiming for a fast finish and if he is at or near the top the reward would be a spot on the national 100km team.  Here is David's preview write up from his blog.  http://riddleruns.blogspot.com/2011/04/mad-city-preview.html

Good luck to the entire team where ever your fleet feet take you!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

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