Feets of Stength

By Lauren Weber

Set a new PR?  Complete your first marathon or endurance race?  Let the BTC know about it! Feets of Strength is intended to acknowledge the accomplishments of those who make our club so awesome - our members! Please congratulate the following members on their Feets of Strength.

Jimmie Barnes finished 2nd in his age group (75-79) in the Northcoast 24 Hour Endurance Run, a 2015 USTAF National Championship Race. He ran an incredible 68.5 miles in 24 hours. Jimmie was the 2nd oldest runner in the race. He accumulated more mileage than several runners in their 40s and 50s. Race was held on September 19-20, 2015

Jimmie Barnes (right)

Teresa Chandler from Birmingham completed the Bear Lake Endurance Races, running three marathons in three days in three states – June 19, 20, and 21 in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming.  That is quite a “Feet,” Teresa!

Nathaniel Darville of Birmingham raced the Ridge 2 Ridge Trail Race where he placed 7th overall and won the 30-39 age group in the 10.5 mile distance.  Way to go Nathaniel!

Pat Dell’Italia of Homewood set an 8 minute PR in the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon on August 8, 2015.  You “crushed” it, Pat!

Nikki Grabeldinger of Alabaster completed the Tupelo Marathon – her first! – on September 6, 2015.  Way to go, Nikki!  We know you’ll be back for more.

Nikki Grabeldinger

Angie Hogeland finished second in her age group at the Hartselle Half Marathon on September 19, 2015.

Loren Traylor from Birmingham set a new PR in the Xterra 9-mile Trial Race.  She finished as the 7th overall female and won First Place Grand Master.  Awesome job Loren!

Gary York from Hoover ran the Last Chance BQ.2 in Geneva, IL where he set a new personal record and qualified for the Boston Marathon with a time of 3:35:54.  Congratulations Gary!

Gary York

I love seeing this list grow every month so that we can all celebrate in the accomplishments of our fellow members.  Please submit your latest running related “feets” so the BTC can celebrate YOU!