Chili anyone? Several of our Beyond runners were lured by Chili n’ Run combos in recent weeks. Making an appearance at the Lose the Chill Chili Party and Member Reception 5k were Teresa Fulcomer and Russ Bertch who found 3.1 miles a breeze after the rigors of winter marathon training.
On February 7, several Beyond runners played hooky from their Pace Run to run the Frost bite 5k in Vicksburg, finishing not only with a Chili cook off but some amazing results. Speedster Huns Brown finished 2nd overall with a speedy 18:35. Beyond ladies took 3 of the top 4 finishes. It comes as no surprise that Hannah Norton was leading lady with a very fast 18:58. Peggy Zeeb was second female with a 21:14 while Carole Bolthouse was 4th with a 22:42. Eric Zeeb finished in the top 30, with a 23:45.
We knew the Beyond would have a few defectors to Borgess Run Camp, and those known and unknown were caught in action when Beyond Director Bonnie Sexton paid the campers a surprise visit Saturday. The “transferees” sign up for Beyond for the first few weeks, then relocate to run camp at the end of January. Stephanie Sabin let her intentions be known from the beginning that she intended to be a transferee, but we were surprised to find Rick Motter among the run camp ranks. “I like both camps and go back and forth between the two,” stated Rick, who has been dubbed as a “camp hopper.”
Joel Pennington showed up for a few early sessions of Beyond, but what a surprise when we caught him at run camp, as a team leader. “I was drafted as a team leader and simply had to sign up,” reported Joel, who has now been dubbed a "draftee." We also caught Tim Bredahl serving among the ranks of Borgess Run Camp team leaders. He informed Beyond authorities about a year ago one of his ambitions was to work with new runners and perhaps coach campers. It comes as no surprise he still carries his cell phone on the run in his attempts to multi-task work and coaching. Andrew Vidor, making a powerful comeback from the Disney Marathon, also made an appearance at Borgess Run Camp.
Beyond S-Pace Leader Rollin Richman found a solution for the midwinter blues. Read his report and weep, “The weather is the Gulf Coast is great as you might expect. In preparation for the Tampa Marathon - 1 March I did a long run on the beach yesterday with the sound of waves to keep me calm and focused. It was a nice change from the howling of a cold winter wind in your ear and ice freezing on the facial hair,” Good luck in Tampa Rollin!
Special thanks to Day Sponsors Peggy Zeeb and Natalie Dale for providing hydration for last week’s 20 mile course. Thanks to Marty Buffenbarger for leading the Plainwell Run, and Bob Smola and Francine Bangs for making sure everyone safely return from last Saturday’s 20 mile run.
On February 7, several Beyond runners played hooky from their Pace Run to run the Frost bite 5k in Vicksburg, finishing not only with a Chili cook off but some amazing results. Speedster Huns Brown finished 2nd overall with a speedy 18:35. Beyond ladies took 3 of the top 4 finishes. It comes as no surprise that Hannah Norton was leading lady with a very fast 18:58. Peggy Zeeb was second female with a 21:14 while Carole Bolthouse was 4th with a 22:42. Eric Zeeb finished in the top 30, with a 23:45.
We knew the Beyond would have a few defectors to Borgess Run Camp, and those known and unknown were caught in action when Beyond Director Bonnie Sexton paid the campers a surprise visit Saturday. The “transferees” sign up for Beyond for the first few weeks, then relocate to run camp at the end of January. Stephanie Sabin let her intentions be known from the beginning that she intended to be a transferee, but we were surprised to find Rick Motter among the run camp ranks. “I like both camps and go back and forth between the two,” stated Rick, who has been dubbed as a “camp hopper.”
Joel Pennington showed up for a few early sessions of Beyond, but what a surprise when we caught him at run camp, as a team leader. “I was drafted as a team leader and simply had to sign up,” reported Joel, who has now been dubbed a "draftee." We also caught Tim Bredahl serving among the ranks of Borgess Run Camp team leaders. He informed Beyond authorities about a year ago one of his ambitions was to work with new runners and perhaps coach campers. It comes as no surprise he still carries his cell phone on the run in his attempts to multi-task work and coaching. Andrew Vidor, making a powerful comeback from the Disney Marathon, also made an appearance at Borgess Run Camp.
Beyond S-Pace Leader Rollin Richman found a solution for the midwinter blues. Read his report and weep, “The weather is the Gulf Coast is great as you might expect. In preparation for the Tampa Marathon - 1 March I did a long run on the beach yesterday with the sound of waves to keep me calm and focused. It was a nice change from the howling of a cold winter wind in your ear and ice freezing on the facial hair,” Good luck in Tampa Rollin!
Special thanks to Day Sponsors Peggy Zeeb and Natalie Dale for providing hydration for last week’s 20 mile course. Thanks to Marty Buffenbarger for leading the Plainwell Run, and Bob Smola and Francine Bangs for making sure everyone safely return from last Saturday’s 20 mile run.
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to Beyond runner Sherri Defouw, who sustained a fall on February 7 which resulted in surgery. Sherri and her husband Larry train with the Beyond, but stayed home that week. Sherri was running on her own from home when she slipped and fell. Fortunately, she had her cell phone to call her husband for help. The physicians are reporting she should be able to run in 3-4 months, and according to Larry, they already have their eyes on Phoenix next year! Maybe?
Get well Sherri!
