Hello Friends and Fathers!
Happy Dad’s Day to all gentlemen with kids and/or grandkids!
I wanted to share results from the very exciting events held at Oak Mountain State Park this past weekend! First of all, the weekend kicked off the Xterra Southeast Championship with a brutal XTERRA 5K and 10K (to benefit the Lakeshore Foundation) on Friday night. I have participated in a handful of trail races, but this experience humbled me. I did finish 3rd in my age group in the 10K distance, but the time it took me to complete the distance was a shock. I typically race a 7 to 8 minute mile pace in standard road races of the 10K measure. Hitting the trails, my expectations usually fit the 9 minute pace per mile……but XTERRA means XTORTURE to me now. My finish time was 1:02:35 (10:05 pace)…far from what I anticipated, however, after crossing the finish line, I was thrilled I survived! The terrain was nothing like I had ever endured before. The trail was muddy from the rain that occurred earlier that evening (very little rain but still the ’slip sliding away’ factor)…..there were roots, rocks, trees, bumps, mud, etc…..and I was about to suffocate due to the lack of oxygen available…whew! It was muggy…..it was getting dark……it was a tough mountainous course. We ran the same course that was included on the Xterra Triathlon on Sunday, and according to the 5th place female finisher of that race, this course was more challenging that the trail run included in the world* championship course in Hawaii–that was her opinion….I wouldn’t know. I guess that I should have understood that Xterra adds a bit of Xtreme to anything and that Oak Mountain does have the word “mountain” in its description. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being most difficult), I rate this course as a 10 in the challenge arena and an 8 in fun. It’s beautiful, it’s exciting, and I recommend it for anyone who wants to get a good work-out, but don’t be a clockwatcher, because you will get discouraged!
*RACE RESULTS*
Disclaimer:
I list only those individuals who are on my distribution list. The only exception is that I include family members of those on my distribution list too. If you are on my distribution list, and I overlook your name for a particular result, please let me know and I will correct it on my blog.
*XTERRA 10K*
Friday, June 8, 2007
–Age Group Awards Only. Overall Winners did not receive overall awards but were recognized on the www.xterraplanet.com website–
1st Place Overall Female and 1st Place Female Age 30-39
Stephanie Wilkins - 51:18 (8:16)
4th Place Overall Female and 1st Place Female Age 20-29
Amy Jacobson - 59:26 (9:35)
5th Place Overall Female and 3rd Place Female Age 30-39
Susie Mc - 1:02:35 (10:05)
If they had recognized Overall Placement in the awards, I would have placed 1st in our age group and Mallory Slaughter would have placed 2nd in our age group because there were two women in our age group that placed in the Top 3 Overall . I guess that was something unique to this race event. Another example of this occurred with Keith McAbee. This kid burned the woods up with a time of 47:10 (7:36)…..he finished 5th Overall Male, but wasn’t recognized with an award because the top three overall males were in his age group….crazy! A special “thank you” to Russ Bradley who managed to motivate me to finish the race when I wanted to take a nap at mile 5! Russ is a very consistent and strong trail runner! Congratulations to all the finishers…it was a real feat!
*XTERRA 5K*
Friday, June 8, 2007
2nd Overall Male and 1st Male 50-59
Craig Cecil - 26:06 (8:25)
3rd Overall Female & 1st Female 10-19
Ariel Cecil - 32:58 (10:3 
Greatness runs in the family!
2nd Male 40-49
Gary Howell - 28:10 (9:05)
*TEAM MAGIC BUSTER BRITTON TRIATHLON*
Saturday, June 9, 2007
I had the opportunity to volunteer as a chip disperser / retrieval person, and I had a blast! I ended up handing out ice cold water at the finish line, and I was even able to take a couple of photos with the “Brightroom Camera” because the photographer had to step away from his position for about three minutes at the end of the race. Team Magic did a remarkable job organizing the event! I was glad to be a part of the volunteer team for the day! I was also impressed with a very natural “first time” commentator Tim O’Brien! He made announcements and called out the participants’ names as each crossed the finish line. Beautiful!
The following results include award winners from Buster Britton and one I threw in that completed her first triathlon. There were so many folks I knew that participated, but it would take too long to itemize all the stars I would like to mention.
For additional details of results including splits, please go to:
www.team-magic.com You guys are fantastic!
2nd Overall Female Lori Goldweber 1:05:11.36
1st Overall Male Tyler Stanfield 55:48:56
1st Masters Female Janie Davis 1:08:31.11
1st Beginner Female Sarah Viamonte 1:12:04.74
1st Female 20-24 Lindsay Harter 1:12:46.26
1st Female 25-29 Caitlin Minor 1:11:07.41
2nd Female 25-29 Carrie Andrews 1:12:31.07
1st Triathlon Nan Gelber 1:25:24.43
1st Female 30-34 Jennifer Schuble 1:15:29.85
1st Female 35-39 Celeste Holpp 1:13:07.30
2nd Female 35-39 Dianne Jacobs 1:14:33.35
3rd Male 35-39 Steve Hicks 1:05:43.19
2nd Male 45-49 Mark Jacobs 1:04:56.77
3rd Male 45-49 Bob Williams 1:09:25.22
*XTERRA SOUTHEAST TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP*
Sunday, June 10, 2007
1st Male Team Tyler Stanfield 2:14:13
1st Co-ed Team Dianne Jacobs 2:22:46
1st Male 45-49 Casey Fannin 2:23:02
1st Male 35-39 David Meadows 2:27:18
2nd Male 35-39 John Close 2:30:59
1st Female Team Mallory Slaughter 2:35:51*
1st Female 40-44 Lori Goldweber 2:51:44
*XTERRA DUATHLON*
Sunday, June 10, 2007
1st Co-ed Team - Chris & Kiki Gillespie - 1:58:46
*Check out Chris’ COOL Team 413 Website - www.team413.com
IT’s AWESOME! It’s based on Philippians 4:13!
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME!! AMEN!!
*XTERRA SOUTHEAST SPORT*
Sunday, June 10, 2007
2nd Overall Male & 1st Male 45-49 Mark Jacobs 1:28:45
2nd Male 45-49 Bob Williams 1:37:26
1st XTERRA TRI Russ Bradley 1:47:37*
2nd Female 40-44 Pam Rasberry 2:28:41*
**Extra KUDOS to Pam who just completed her 1st 1/2 IronMan at Gulf Coast in mid-May!**
3rd Co-ed Team 1:45:04
Nicole McCarthy
Mitchell Smith
Nikol Whitten
Go to www.xterraplanet.com for additional details of results and splits from the XTERRA ACTION PACKED WEEKEND!! Congratulations to all finishers!
Well, guys, that’s all for results this week, but check out upcoming races and fun events below:
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Susie Mc’s Race pick of the week:
Fultondale Stampede 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Saturday, June 16, 8 am
Walker Chapel Baptist Church - 525 Briscoe Street, Fultondale
This is a race you cannot miss! This is a highly favored event that
occurs consistently Father’s Day Weekend and City Stages Weekend!
The trophies are one of a kind, and Sammy gives away 113 door prizes
or more each year. For additional info contact Sammy Morris at 585-6066.
Upcoming BTC Events (not races)
BTC PUB RUNS
RED, WHITE, BLUE PUB RUN
(in honor of Flag Day)
Cosmos Pizza - Thursday, June 14
Run begins at 5 Points South Fountain at 6 pm
Bottletree - Tuesday, June 26
3719 3rd Avenue South
Run begins at 6 pm
BTC TOWNHALL MEETING
Sunday, June 24, 3 pm - 5 pm
Jim & Nicks Five Points South
1908 11th Avenue South (back room)
*Do you want to get more involved in the Birmingham Track Club?
*Do you like or dislike what we are doing in the BTC?
*This is a wonderful opportunity for your voice to be heard!
*Remember, the BTC is YOUR club! We want to hear your ideas,
suggestions, complaints, praises, concerns, etc
UPCOMING RACES
(Info Courtesy of Vulcan Triathletes and The Birmingham Track Club)
*Local Recommended Races are bolded in RED*
6/16/07 – RMH Courthouse Kids Triathlong – Flowood, MS
6/16/07 – Stampede Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run – Fultondale, AL (8 am)
6/16/07 – Dragon Fly Triathlon – Sardis Lake, MS
6/16/07 – Siege on Fort Yargo Adventure Race – Winder, GA
6/17/07 – RYKA Iron Girl Women’s Triathlon – Atlanta, GA
6/17/07 – Du Run Run – Nashville, TN
6/23/07 - McMinnville City Triathlon - McMinnville, TN (Team Magic Event)
6/23/07 - Race to the Courthouse 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Bham, AL (8 am)
6/23/07- Cornerstone Peach Run 5K & 10K - Clanton, AL
6/23/07 - Alligator Trot 5K - Florala, AL
6/23/07 – Black Warrior Triathlon – Coker, AL
6/23/07 - Helen Keller Festival 5 Miler & 1 Mile Fun Run - Tuscumbia, AL
6/23/07 – Tri the Parks – Indian Springs – Flovilla, GA
6/23/07 – Tri4God Sprint Triathlon – Madison, MS
6/24/07 – Callaway Gardens Sprint Tri – Pine Mountain, GA
6/24/07 - Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene – Couer d’Alene, ID
6/24/07 – Fieldstone Open Water Swim – Hiawassee, GA
6/30/07 - United Appeal Fund 2 Mile Sprint & 1 Mile Fun Run - Bham, AL (7:30 am)
I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far!
Stay cool…..because it is HOT HOT HOT!!
Speaking of cool……check out this announcement I received from cyclist, Deborah Murphree:
Wednesdays: Starting June 1 and continuing throughout the summer, join Kal and Barbara at Oak Mountain’s South Trailhead parking lot for our Wednesday Watermelon ride. This purely recreational road bike ride leaves the parking lot @ 5:30 p.m. and upon return - you guessed it - a feast of watermelon will be enjoyed by all.
Cahaba Cycles, Pelham 205-987-4043
Ok, I guess that’s all I have time for this week!
Until next time…..KEEP RUNNING
(and trail running, and road biking, and mt biking and swimming in the pool, and swimming in open water……well, you get the idea!!)
JUST STAY EXTREME even if you don’t do EXTERRA!!
SUSIE MC
