
Congratulations to all club members at
the Memphis Marathon Weekend. The Metro Milers were represented well
in all 3 races over the weekend. Sporting the new Metro Milers
jerseys, club members enjoyed the cool weather, great course
entertainment and Beale St.
Race Highlights
Rory Shaw started the race festivities off in the morning by
competed in his 1st 5K. Blazing the course in 31:15, Rory finished
7th in his age category, 9 & under. Followed by his greatest fan and
proud mom, Lindsay Shaw.
Scott Shaw lead the way in the Half Marathon with a new PR.
Finishing in 47th overall with a time of 1:27:34 and 1st in his age
category. Randy Thoroman was on Scott's heels also running a new
Half Marathon PR in 1:28:08. Christopher Shaw, like father like son,
also set a new PR by improving his time by 8 minutes from last
year!! Christopher finished in 1:33.52 and 2nd in his age category.
Next to cross the line in a Metro Milers jersey was Kevin Kellerman
in 1:54:32. This was Kevin's second Half Marathon ever ran. Doc
finished under 2 hours, 1:57:04 for the 5-time is still feeling the
soreness. Running in her first race at any distance, Rhonda Wheeler
challenged herself to run the 13.1 miles. With boyfriend Rich along
side. Rich and Rhonda completed the race together in 2:48:01.
Going the distance in the big event, Betsy Dodds competed in the
Full Marathon . Betsy covered the 26.2 miles in 3:59:40. Running
under the 4-hour barrier for the 2nd time ever.
Congratulations again to everyone.
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