OBX Results

I love the fall! RMEC runners are everywhere taking on new endurance challenges. This weekend was no exception, as several RMEC members, families, and friends all traveled to race at the OBX full and half marathons.

Frank Lilley returned to OBX after a tough race in 2008 when he was just coming off of being sick. Once again however the race challenged Frank as he finished with a time of 5:46:17. In Frank's words "OBX Marathon:2. Frank: 0". You can read his race report on his blog. One of Frank's coworkers Digit also raced finishing in 5:42:03 despite racing a few weeks early at City of Oaks. Deb Brondyke has also been quietly training for OBX over the summer months. She was able to post a strong 5:35:16 finishing time. Congrats to all three of you!

In the half marathon, we had several runners debuting at the distance. Scott and Leigh Ann Wingfield ran together the entire race. This was Leigh Ann's first half marathon, and she posted a very impressive 1:51:58, finishing 17th out of 380 runners in her division.

Laura Haynes and her son both ran the half as well. Her son finished in 1:54:09 and Laura in 2:04:34. I am not certain but I think this was the first half marathon for both of them. Great job Mom and son!

Mike Votava had an impressive race finishing in 2:03:09. About 30 seconds behind Mike came Sean Epps and Julian Martinez with times of 2:03:46. The Epps, Bullards, and Matrinez families made a weekend event of the race, taking in the ECU football game on Thursday, and then running on Sunday. Ingrid and Jennifer made their half marathon debuts as well, finishing in 2:36:54 and 2:38:55 respectively.

After spending a weekend in DC supporting Wanda, it was Michael Sohns turn to race. He did not disappoint when he finished in 2:15:49. I think we need to get Michael signed up for a marathon now!

Congrats to everyone! Glad to see so many people taking on new challenges and staying active. Do let the shorter days and colder weather keep you all inside. Keep hitting the roads.

1:51:57 Scott Wingfield
1:51:58 Leigh Wingfield
1:54:09 B Haynes
2:03:09 Mike Votava
2:03:46 Sean Epps
2:03:47 Julian Martinez
2:04:34 Laura Haynes
2:15:49 Michael Sohn
2:36:54 Ingrid Bullard
2:38:55 Jennifer Epps