I am a bit behind on race results. I am sure I have missed several. Remember you can always write a race report to share on the blog. It can be just a paragraph, or something longer. Whatever you share with me, our members always enjoying reading.
On October 16, Elizabeth Fuson completed what was her first half marathon last weekend in the Cannonball Run Half Marathon. This Greensboro race is now in it's seventh year and drew an impressive 418 finishers. Elizabeth finished the race with a 2:08:54. Congrats Elizabeth. That is one heck a a debut!
Last weekend, Tracy Hicks headed to Myrtle Beach to race in the Inaugural Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon. This even would have the same "flatness" on the race held in February, but would be a new and unique point-to-point course. This looked like the perfect tune up race for the Richmond Marathon. Tracy completed the race in 2:08:20, and earned one of the coolest (and largest) medals I have ever seen.
Briank Lankford was also racing last weekend in the Run for Healthier Babies 5k. This Grand Prix series races once again brought out a talented field. Brian had to fight through some pain to finish the race, but still posted a 19:09 and took 3rd in his age group. One week prior, Brian also raced in the Great Pumpkin 5k where he placed 5th over all with an incredible 18:45! This was good enough for an age group victory!
I must say that runners are just great people. At the 2.5 mile mark I injured my calf/achilles. My fellow competitors took fantastic care of me (after we crossed the finish) and I was so appreciative of their support. 6 races in 6 weeks is not good for an old man. I will be rehabing for a few weeks, but I will be back in race shape for the Dash for Cash. Ain't racin great!
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