Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA now has 5 days in the bag. Friday is always a low mileage day for most teams and runners before the weekend splurge. Of course this formula held true today with the exception of Rev ‘EPO’ Run that was wonderful once again. As far as the mortal teams, The Metcalvary made a strong charge with the most miles amongst the mortals. They are now knocking on the door of second place overall. The Grapes of Rath have really been humming along nicely the last two days as well. All the numbers and highlights below.
The Top 6 Teams on Day 5
- Rev Run – 176.89
- The Metcalvary – 141.21
- Grapes of Rath – 132.68
- Tuck n’ Stroll – 122.60
- Crowe Bars – 121.36
Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)
- Rev Run – 931.26 miles (176.89)
- Mojo Rising – 693.32 miles (100.26)
- The Metcalvary – 687.86 miles (141.21)
- Grapes of Rath – 669.41 (132.68)
- Crowe Bars – 652.90 miles (121.36) +1
- Trip 2 My Lou – 649.26 miles (113.80) -1
- Tuck ‘n Stroll – 627.64 miles (122.60)
- Alfa’s Omegas – 574.21 miles (93.85)
- Kicking Glass – 551.46 miles (97.83)
- The Beetroots – 544.80 miles (106.17) +1
- Peers One – 541.97 miles (98.20) -1
- Eli’s PR Ice – 506.96 miles (96.96)
New York City to Santa Monica Pier Distance: 2,907.00 Miles
Elva Matamoros is the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performer of the day with 33.56 miles for the Grapes of Rath.
Top 10 Miles of the Day
- Lisa Devona (REV) – 36.99
- Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 33.56
- Randy Broadway (MET) – 31.66
- Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.50
- Francesca Muccini (ELI) – 30.05
- Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 29.05
- Marylou Corino (LOU) – 25.00
- Chris Clemens (GOR) – 24.30
- Emily Ryan (REV) – 22.77
- Alfa Severino (AO) – 22.60
The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps
REV RUN- Day 5: 176.89 Miles (1st) – 1st overall
Train kept a rollin’ all night long. Lisa Devona kept her Floridian hot streak going into Day 5 with 36.99 miles. Emily Ryan was strong with 22.77 miles and Steve Snyder landed on 21.15 without busting. Sherry Meador also cracked open a 20.07 today, which was also her 115,331 lifetime mile on Tennessee asphalt.
The team is currently in the Harpeth Hills of Tennessee after a quick stop for some Prince’s Nashville Hot Chicken. No word if team captain, Steve Kerr was able to talk Prince’s into a team discount.
RR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Lisa Devona – 36.99 miles
- Emily Ryan – 22.77 miles
- Steve Snyder – 21.15 miles
MOJO RISING- Day 5: 100.26 Miles (8th) – 2nd overall
Mojo falling fast after a strong start to the race. They were led by Lindsay Phenix’s 22.21 miles and hope to rise up out of the ashes tomorrow to a better result. JR Reynolds, always solid, put down 15.63 miles in the rain. The Skins remain in second place, but not by much, as The Metcalvary is charging towards them.
The team is currently in Learn, Pond, Tennessee.
MR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Lindsay Phenix – 22.21 miles
- JR Reynolds – 15.63 miles
- Joshua Holmes – 15.10 miles
THE METCALVARY – Day 5: 141.21 Miles (2nd) – 3rd overall
Everyone contributed today for The Mets, and behind ‘Rowdy’ Randy Broadway’s 31.66 miles they made up substantial ground on 2nd place. Today alone they gained 41 miles on Mojo. Andy Glaze added 21.25 miles and the race had a re-appearance from Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb with 20.43 miles. Kelly Tipple added 15.35. The Mets have all the momentum heading into Day 6.
The team is currently in Kodak, Tennessee
MET’s Top Performers of the Day
- Randy Broadway – 31.66 miles
- Andy Glaze – 21.25 miles
- Heather McComb – 20.43 miles
GRAPES OF RATH – Day 5: 132.68 Miles (3rd) – 4th overall
GOR is on a mission. After a slow start they have found their groove. Today they were led by Elva Matamoros and her 33.56 miles. Tom Orr delivered 18.10 miles, and Chris Clemens covered 24.30 miles. Saturday could be very interesting for GOR. If they have a super strong day they could all the way to 2nd at the rate Mojo has fallen off the last two days.
The team is currently in Blue Hole Spring, Tennessee.
GOR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Elva Matamoros – 33.56 miles
- Chris Clemens – 24.30 miles
- Tom Orr – 18.10 miles
CROWE BARS – Day 5: 121.36 Miles (5th) – 5th overall
We are a couple days away from 50K’s being renamed to ’50 Troxel’s.’ Steve with a brilliant 31.50 miles once again for the Bars. Marj Mitchell, who has really shined this week contributed a massive 20.24 miles. Rookie-to-the-race Amy Hazlewood added 18.06 important miles to her team.
The team is currently in Mohawk, Tennessee.
CB’s Top Performers of the Day
- Steve Troxel – 31.50 miles
- Marj Mitchell – 20.24 miles
- Amy Hazlewood – 18.06 miles
TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 5: 113.80 Miles (6th) – 6th overall
Lou is now playing leap frog with the Crowe Bars, and Crowe did the leaping on Friday. Lou was led on Friday by team captain Marylou Corino’s 25.00 miles. Tennesseans Christy Brewer and Jeremy Kluttz almost 38 miles combined.
The team is currently in Lick Branch, Tennessee.
LOU’S Top Performers of the Day
- Marylou Corino – 25.00 miles
- Christy Brewer – 19.32 miles
- Jeremy Kluttz – 18.51 miles
TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 5: 122.60 Miles (4th) – 7th overall
The women brought it for TNS on Friday behind Ximena Kriete (29.05 miles), Jess Britt (16.01), and Donna Bullington (15.01). They had a 4th place finish on the day with everyone contributing to the cause. Tuck has put together a strong 3-day run.
They are currently in Jearoldstown, Tennessee.
TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.
- Ximena Kriete – 29.05 miles
- Jess Britt – 16.01 miles
- Donna Bullington – 15.01 miles
ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 5: 93.85 Miles (12th) – 8th overall
Team captain Alfa Severino sets the example for this team every day, and she did again today with 22.60 miles. She had solid contributions from Kelly Paul (13.56 miles) and Houston Wolf (12.59). However, the team opted to be the Omegas for the day.
The team is currently in first place of the teams not in Tennessee. Their current location is Meadowview, Virginia.
AO’s Top Performers of the Day
- Alfa Severino – 22.60 miles
- Kelly Paul – 13.56 miles
- Houston Wolf – 12.59 miles
KICKING GLASS – Day 5: 97.83 Miles (10th) – 9th overall
For both of our cross country races, Tiffani Glass has given it her all for both her teams the entire way. She was great once again with 21.13 miles today. Lisa ‘No Photo Available’ Van Wolde was a steady sidekick with 15.20 miles. Barry ‘Rocketman’ Reece added 15 as well.
The team is currently in Goodpasture Hollow, Virginia.
KG’s Top Performers of the Day
- Tiffani Glass – 21.13 miles
- Lisa Van Wolde – 15.20 miles
- Barry Reece – 15.12 miles
THE BEETROOTS – Day 5: 106.17 Miles (7th) – 10th overall
The Roots after an early week ‘beetdown’ have responded in an inspirational way. Today they were led by Brenda Cross with 20.91 miles. Amy Costa broke 20 with 20.09, and Glenn Richardson contributed a half marathon’s worth. The Roots jumped up a spot in passing Peers One.
The team is currently in Atkins, Virginia.
BR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Brenda Cross – 20.91 miles
- Amy Costa – 20.09 miles
- Glenn Richardson- 13.15 miles
PEERS ONE- Day 5: 98.20 Miles (9th) – 11th overall
The other McComb, Wayne McComb, broke out his old Louisville Slugger from deep in his closet to lay down 17.59 miles. Las Vegas native Karla Kent assisted the team with 17.30 miles, and team captain Rich Peers was good for 16.04 miles.
The team is currently in Retreat, Virginia. (no jokes please!)
PR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Wayne McComb – 17.59 miles
- Karla Kent – 17.30 miles
- Rich Peers – 16.04 miles
ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 5: 96.96 Miles (11th) – 12th overall
In ancient Greek lore double-96’s are good luck. This could be a good sign for PR Ice heading into the weekend. They might be in the rear, but they did have the 11th most miles on the day. Francesca Muccini led the team with 30.05 miles. Team captain Melissa Price laid down her 15-spot, and Brittany Aussieker had 12.67.
The team is currently in Last, Place.
ELI’S Top Performers of the Day
- Francesca Muccini – 30.05 miles
- Melissa Price – 15.00 miles
- Brittany Aussieker – 12.67 miles
Daily Updates and Standing Archive
- Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
- Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
- Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
- Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
- Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC
