I wanted to take a minute to thanks the RMEC for a great weekend at the Sweetheart 5k. After a snow out in 2010, we had near perfect weather this year. As with any local race, there are too many from the club running to write a detailed breakdown of every one's performances, so I will try to hit a few highlights. If I left you out below, know that I am still excited with your race as well.
It's Miller Time: Team of Jeff Miller and Patti Miller took the title of the fastest couple at the race. The even kissed to get their award! Both runners shook of the injury bug and placed second overall for their gender. Jeff finished with a 19:07, and Patti with a 22:16.
Ron Fleming: We have been seeing Ron log long runs in Ultras over the past few years, but he proved last weekend that endurance training has not slowed him down. Ron ran a 6:32 pace on his way to 8th place overall finish and a new PR.
Team McLeod: Julian and Yvonne once again took home the prize for their age group in the couples division and 4th among all couples. With a combined age of 96, this duo beat out 20 teams that were younger!
Mary Frances Bush: After a brief intermission from running through the winter, Mary Frances got back on the right foot and completed her second 5k. We look forward to seeing Mary Frances back on the road this spring!Lakeside Lovers: The team of Andy and Carol not only took home another couples award for the RMEC, but they also had the cutest costume. Andy raced in red long underwear, and the both had hearts pinned to their back with their team name.
Teddy Cheetah: John Clark took third overall on the race with a 19:24. This is a new 5k PR for John aka the Teddy Cheetah.
Eric Seale: Eric not only ran to and from the race, he also set a new 5k PR. If he can keep this up, he might put away the bike for ever!
More Awards: William Lucas, Ralph Willey, Tom Thurman, John Batchelor, and Anthony Lucas also took home some hardware from the race.
Volunteers: Big thanks to Scott, Frank, Larry, Ted, and Steve for coming out to volunteer at the race. You all had a tremendous impact to the success of the race.Brush and Paste: Of course there is no way possible I could not recognize Kevin and Eric for doing an outstanding job as the official Dental Care mascots. The two of them had fun and made the race more fun for everyone involved. Thanks guys!
Regardless of your pace or place, feel proud of your race! (yes, I know that rhymes). 2011 is just getting started. Pick up some races and start training. Push yourself. . . find some challenges. You will be amazed what you can do!
This was a great race! So much fun....congratulations to all runners and thanks again to all volunteers and to all who put this gig together!
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Though I appreciate the thought, I am pretty confident that my bicycle love will never be supplanted by another sport. The toughest part will be picking the one to be cremated with me some day...carbon would make my urn lighter..
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