We have had an amazing month of running! Birmingham runners took over the city of Chattanooga for the Seven Bridges Marathon weekend, and we had several members conquer races in other cities as well. We all share in celebrating the accomplishments of our fellow members!
At the Little Warrior Run on October 10, 2015, BTC member Vicky Whitlock Brakhage finished as first female and ninth overall. Great job, Vicky!
Teresa Crain of Vestavia Hills qualified for Boston at the Erie Marathon at Presque Isle and set a six-minute PR. Congrats Teresa!
Allen Crawford of Springville had a very special weekend in Chattanooga. He is new to distance running and trained hard to finish a half marathon in under two hours. Not only did he achieve that goal by completing the Four Bridges Half Marathon in 1:46:28, he killed that race on his birthday! Don’t forget to congratulate Allen and cheer him on as he tries to beat that time at Magic City as he rounds out the Triple Crown Challenge!
Self-described “new runner” Joseph Dease finished 1st in his age group and 3rd overall with a PR of 21:08 at the Little Warrior Run on October 10, 2015. Way to go, Joseph!
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| Joseph Dease |
A big congratulations to the “retired” Jim Hoover for his second place overall finish at the Trick or Trot 5k on October 17, 2015. Way to run, Jim!
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| Jim Hoover |
Kudos to Vicki Sue Merry, a BTC member in Cantonment, Florida, on completing her very first 100K -- the Wildcat 100 in Pensacola, Florida. That’s incredible!
Bob Sims recently completed the Marine Corps Marathon, posting a 7 minute PR with a time of 4:52. Awesome run, Bob!
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| Bob Sims |
And while I don’t want to brag on myself, Lauren Weber, I would like to share that I finally completed my first full marathon, the Chattanooga Seven Bridges Marathon. I could never have done it without the support and encouragement from all of the members of this outstanding club. Thank you all for helping me reach my goal!
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| Lauren Weber crossing the finish line at 7 Bridges Marathon with the help of Robin White & Alex Morrow |
Set a new PR? Complete your first marathon or endurance race? Let the BTC know about it! We want to acknowledge the accomplishments of the people who make our club so awesome - our members. Submissions can be made to Lauren Weber, Membership Chair, via the BTC website.