RACE RESULTS (5/21 & 5/22)

BRIGHT NIGHT 5K:  A small group from the RMEC went to Greenville on Saturday night to race in the Bright Night 5k. This twilight 5k race is quickly becoming a favorite of runners, and this year drew over 500 total participants. I had the unique pleasure of riding in the Moe's truck as the leader of the race. It was a great time, and the RMEC raced very well.

• 20:38 - Emily Bass (3rd OV-F)
• 18:35 - John Batchelor (3rd OV-M)
• 30:56 - Margaret Bentley (44th AG)
• 27:51 - Carrie Crossen (11th AG)
• 19:54 - Dennis Crossen (1st AG)
• 39:09 - Caroline Forrester (7th AG)
• 28:29 - Henry Forrester (8th AG)
• 28:50 - Ursula Forrester (Child Pacer)
• 20:03 - Derek Hurdle (2nd AG)
• 28:25 - Dave Lavely (19th AG)
• 28:23 - Tessie Lavely (12th AG)
• 21:02 - Levi Moore (6th AG))
• 26:52 - Amber Shingleton (15th AG)
• 24:23 - Jon Shingleton (12th AG)

 IOS CLASSIC HALF MARATHON:  On Sunday, Ron Fleming ran in one of our favorite races. The Inside Out Sports Classic Half Marathon is now in it's 13th year. Each year the race grows in size and in competition. This out-and-back course runs 10 miles of the course through Umstead. Ron took 18th out of 621 finishers. His 6:49 pace gave him 4th in a very competitive age group and also gave him a new PR. Ron now has a marathon and a half marathon PR in Umstead. Can't wait to see his next road marathon time.

Great job everyone!

WHAT'S NEXT?: For the next local 5k, be sure to check out the Whirli-Run 5k in Wilson, NC on June 4, 2011.  This is another growing race that is just a short drive from Rocky Mount.  The race has 5-year age groups, so the chance for awards is pretty good.