Delayed Dash for Cash Results

I am a bit behind on doing a race report, but last Sunday several people from the RMEC went to Greenville to participate in the Reindeer Dash for Cash. This 10 mile and 5k race is not only the largest running event in Greenville it also is on one the fastest course you will find.

In the 10 mile competition, John Batchelor was the first from the RMEC to cross the finish line. His over all time was 1:06:59 (6:42 pace) which was good enough for 14th overall. Derek ran most of the race with John, and finished in 18th with a 1:07:18 (6:44 pace). John was 1st in his age group, and Derek was 3rd.

I finished finished in 31st place with a 1:09:52 (7:00 pace). I was able to pass several runners in the last two miles, but came up two seconds behind the 3rd place finisher in my age group. Tim Shea finished in 1:13:55 (7:24 pace) and earned 5th place in his age group. The RMEC entered as a 10 mile team as well. With the help of John and Derek's running friend Jarrod, we were able to take 1st place out of 10 teams. We won by about 29 minutes.

The 10-mile race was very competitive. They had several true elite runners sign up to race. The men's winner ran a 49:55 which is a pace of 4:59.9. . . for 10 MILES! The women's winner was equally impressive running a 56:59 (5:42 pace). She finished in second place over all.

The 5k also had some strong RMEC performances. Both Jon Shingleton and Amber Poole had a PRs. Jon knocked over 5 minutes off his Sweetheart 5k time and finished this one in 24:45! Not far behind, Amber finished in 27:01. Nice work guys!

Tim's son, Zach finished 20th overall, and 4th in his age group. This feat is even more impressive when you consider he is only 13. Tom Thurman continues to excel in 5ks, and finished the Dash in 24:57. This performance earned Tom an age group award as he finished 3rd!. John Batchelor was not the only one racing in his family; his wife Jeanette logged another 5k race finishing in 29:03.

So, when you add it all up, I would say we had a good day. Lots of awards, and several PRs. . . most importantly however, we all had fun at a great event. I strongly encourage you to join us next year in Greenville.

Coming soon. . .

• Thunder Road Results
• 2nd Empire Series Final Results
• Updates on the 2010 Roanoke Valley Spring Tri
• 2010 RMEC Roster Update (Have you signed up?)