10/30-31 Race Reports

TAF Racing hit the podium a bunch of times this weekend. On Saturday, Brad took 3rd overall at the Seaboard Festival 5K (results). Alli G. ran an awesome at her Championship Race to make 2nd Team All Conference. Today, James sprinted to the finish of the Monster Dash, placing 2nd overall (1st AG) and setting a new PR. He narrowly edged out the 3rd place runner in the most exciting finish in the event's history. Laura Barry was 1st on the women's side (8th overall), smashing the previous course record by over a minute. Sean, racing as himself (and not Gavin in skinny jeans... that would have been difficult)... placed 1st in his age group (6th overall). Matt M. followed shortly behind him (3rd AG; 7th overall), I was the 2nd woman (1st AG), and Marty (dressed as superman) was right behind me (1st AG). All of us placed in the top 15... good times (results)!

We also saw a bunch of our friends from the Half Marathon Training Program and Fit-tastic at the Monster Dash, and they ran great races too! Brad, Lisa, Bri, Kari, Rita, Erica, Jennifer, Tom, Nikki, Sam, Matt C., Mr. Smythe, and the NCSU Club XC Team came out to help / cheer. Our other friends from TAF who actually had to work today (Alli G., Anna, Jon, Matt T., Mike, and Joey) were also out there, and Mike's son took 2nd in the mile. The NCSU Tri Team also competed in the mile dressed as a bobsled team! Lead by Nicole Lewis, they ran together... in a cardboard bobsled... with helmets and goggles and matching tri tops... it was awesome! Not surprisingly, they won the team costume award. If I'm leaving anyone out, I apologize... it was great to see everyone! CONGRATS to all those who raced and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! #20

... I'll link pictures when they get posted!