The RMEC sent four runners out to Ellerbe, NC to compete in the Boogie Marathon. This race is full of heat, humidity, and hills. It also starts in the late afternoon, and finishes in the dark. . . what could be more fun!
Ron Fleming finished 22nd overall with a 4:51. Jon Shingleton and Amber Poole were next from the RMEC finishing in 6:45, and 6:46 respectively. Frank was nipping at their heals with a 6:47. At first glance these may seem like bad times, but until you have experienced Boogie, it is difficult to gauge the challenge that the course and weather brings.
To add insult to injury, Amber nearly quit around mile 18, when her legs had turned blood red from what she thought at the time was a heat rash. Fighting through the pain, she never gave up, and can proudly claim another victory over the marathon. Check out her blog for more on the mysterious "rash"
Next Up. . . Grandma's Marathon
Coming Soon. . . KIT Triathlon, Flat Out 5k, and our new Ironman!
Bad times???? What are you saying Michael? 6:47 a bad time for a marathon?? Ok . . . the winner went faster!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs to run Boogie at least once. Not for time! Just to say you successfully did it!
I would love to see more RMEC folks do Boogie next year. It's an awesome experience.
ReplyDeleteI'm hooked on the Boogie mystique now. I'll plan on it next year.
ReplyDeleteI sigh as I say this....... but you can probably count me IN for Boogie 2011!
ReplyDeleteI meant "bad" realative to the times you all normally report in marathons. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck this weekend Frank!