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American track & field legend Carl Lewis claims to have never run longer than 4 miles at one time. Lewis, as quirky and eccentric now as he was during his multi-medal winning Olympic prime, is publicly stating that he plans to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles).

I say ‘complete’ because Lewis makes it clear in the interview, with Rodale’s David L’Heureux, that he only plans to complete the race. Carl even jokes he will give the city his credit card to keep the lights on for him to finish.

So look for Lewis to do walk/run/walk his way to the finish line.  Carl makes it clear this will be  the only marathon he will ever do.

Lewis has been making this claim to run a marathon for a couple of years now. He wants to do it this year because he is turning 50 years old.

Carl seems to indicate that he doesn’t even really play to train for 26.2 miles. But boasts that he will find someone near the end of the race, challenge them to the finish, and beat them.

Lewis has not stated what marathon he plans to run yet, but Bank of America Chicago Marathon Race Director Carey Pinkowski has already printed up Carl a bib number with his name on it and invited him to the ‘Windy City’ for his marathon cherry.

The last time Carl mentioned running a marathon, about a year ago, he stated he would run the Houston Marathon.

Carl fired the start pistol at the 2006 Fiora London Marathon.

He has always believed that his track & field success could be parlayed into other walks of life.  Lewis has provided us with the one of the worst National Anthem renditions (at an NBA game) and ‘First Pitch’ at a Major League Baseball game….ever!

And earlier today we learned that Carl plans to run for the New Jersey State Senate.

“When I run – as you see from my record – I run to win,” Carl boastfully told reporters at the kickoff for his political career.

His awkwardness with the media and gold medal ego to match always kept Carl from cashing in on his Olympic success as much others with his success would have.

Carl Lewis won 9 Olympic Gold Medals and 1 Bronze Medal over the course of four Olympics.  He is considered the greatest track and field star of all-time.

[hat tip to Navin Sadarangani]

Here are few random photos I took during the 39th annual Andrew Jackson Marathon that took place on April 9, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee.

It was an unseasonably hot day as temperatures started in the high 70’s and reached about 90 degrees for some of the finishers.

The AJM also hosts a half marathon and 5K during the same time.

The 26.2 mile race takes place on gentle rolling hills in the beautiful western Tennessee countryside.

Official Andrew Jackson Marathon Website

Comedian/Actor Drew Carey, currently the host of The Price is Right and Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza, will run the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon according to Runner’s World CRO Bart Yasso Facebook update.

UPDATE: SEE HOW FAST DREW RAN HIS FIRST HALF MARATHON

The Marine Corps Historic  Half Marathon takes place on May 15th in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

It is likely not so random that Carey has chosen to run the Marine Corps race.  Drew was in the U.S. Marine Reserves for six years starting in 1980.

After a health scare Carey become serious about his diet and exercise. He has since lost nearly 100 pounds.  He will look to inspire others to do the same when he runs his first half marathon in May.

Drew tweted via his Twitter (@DrewFromTV) back on March 14th that he was planning to run the Marine Corps Half Marathon.

Random Drew Carey Fact: He was born with six toes on his right foot.

Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon Website

The 2011 Lavaman Triathlon took place on April 3, 2011 in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

The finisher’s medal is colorful, unique, and keeps with Hawaiian tradition.

The triathlon was won by Erich Wegscheider with at total time of 1:53:31, followed by John Flanagan 1:56:28, and Jens Beck took third in 1:57:20.

Bree Wee was the first female finisher, finishing in 2:04:28. Shannon Donley followed in second 2:10:19.  Rani Tanimoto finished third with a time of 2:13:02.

Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon Website

[photo: Rebecca McKee]

Congrats to John Dennis and Carol O’Hear for winning the 2011 Umstead 100 Mile Ultra Marathon.

Dennis finished the 100 mile course in 14:07:2.  O’Hear was the first woman across with a time of 18:00:0.

Results from the 2011 Umstead 100 Ultra Marathon in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Pos Elapsed Time Name                           Age ST  Sex
  1     14:07:21 Dennis,  John                   30 PA   M
  2     14:33:59 Arbona,  Serge                  46 MD   M
  3     14:47:16 Redpath,  Glen                  45 NY   M
  4     14:53:21 Smithberger,  Jay A             41 OH   M
  5     15:38:37 Ayers Jr,  Bob                  50 VT   M
  6     16:12:38 Shellhamer,  Troy               30 KY   M
  7     16:45:02 Banas,  Vladimir                41 NC   M
  8     17:02:22 Peterson,  Garth D              48 GA   M
  9     17:30:52 Bedard,  Dan                    30 NC   M
 10     17:45:28 Fisher,  Chris                  36 CO   M
 11     18:00:07 O'Hear,  Carol                  36 MA   F
 12     18:06:18 Coury,  Jamil                   26 AZ   M
 13     18:12:36 Peek,  Tyler                    45 NC   M
 14     18:22:44 Jorgensen,  Will                51 TN   M
 15     18:29:05 Overbaugh,  Jason               34 GA   M
 16     18:29:54 Henderson,  Timothy             41 NY   M
 17     18:33:36 Kumeda,  Andy                   43 CA   M
 18     18:41:39 Ramsay,  John                   27 TN   M
 19     18:47:23 Carver,  Dave Ernest            49 ON   M
 20     18:53:48 Goldring,  Peter                26 ENG  M
 21     19:10:17 Price,  Shannon                 33 VA   M
 22     19:13:11 Burns,  William F               41 NC   M
 23     19:23:41 Blackford,  Darris              47 OH   M
 24     19:24:11 Blackford,  Starshine E         35 OH   F
 25     19:29:43 Portera,  Anthony               40 NY   M
 26     19:32:25 Coury,  Nick                    23 AZ   M
 27     19:45:27 French,  Rob                    52 NC   M
 28     20:16:26 Ginsburg,  Jeri                 52 CA   F
 29     20:18:38 Gelber,  Eric                   44 NY   M
 30     20:19:21 Schlereth,  Joe                 61 NC   M
 31     20:19:37 Hall,  Alexander                30 VA   M
 32     20:35:39 Pastore,  Mike                  55 SC   M
 33     20:38:42 McCurdy,  Beth                  41 GA   F
 34     21:02:29 Leftwich,  Debbie               57 AZ   F
 35     21:06:17 Randolph,  Chad                 45 NC   M
 36     21:17:35 Eitrheim,  David                53 WI   M
 37     21:33:05 Pieroni,  Stephen M             39 NC   M
 38     21:49:51 Fromm,  Anita Marie             39 CO   F
 39     21:57:30 Patton,  Michael                29 OH   M
 40     21:58:26 Lemke,  Terri                   50 OH   F
 41     22:03:31 Banks,  Darryl                  44 NC   M
 42     22:19:44 Hall,  Larry                    57 IL   M
 43     22:19:57 Holden,  Judy                   49 NC   F
 44     22:23:47 Smythe,  Matt                   30 VA   M
 45     22:30:56 Szoch,  Chris                   27 VA   M
 46     22:35:40 Yanek,  Cheryl                  31 NY   F
 47     22:39:07 McGonnell,  Jeff                50 NC   M
 48     22:39:31 Stocker,  Emmy                  52 CT   F
 49     22:41:59 Arnold,  Lisa                   41 NC   F
 50     22:44:04 Murray,  Jay                    49 NC   M
 51     22:46:22 Prescott,  Walt                 57 GA   M
 52     22:51:26 Tartick,  Karen                 49 NC   F
 53     22:57:32 Dummar,  Frederick C            42 NC   M
 54     22:58:20 Corbett,  Catra                 46 CA   F
 55     22:59:12 Mathison,  Charles              38 GA   M
 56     23:04:53 Lowery,  Chris                  49 GA   M
 57     23:07:13 Armstrong,  Jonathan            43 GA   M
 57     23:07:13 Hodell, JR,  Thomas             45 GA   M
 59     23:09:06 Farneski,  Ronald V             52 NJ   M
 60     23:11:37 Pifer,  Ryan James              23 NC   M
 61     23:11:47 Idlibi,  Mohammed               32 NC   M
 62     23:12:48 Glazner,  Allen                 56 NC   M
 63     23:18:34 Talbott,  Shawn                 43 UT   M
 64     23:25:08 Henderson,  Chad                36 SC   M
 65     23:27:35 Simpson-Hall,  Beth             52 IL   F
 66     23:27:52 Smith,  Mike J                  53 IN   M
 67     23:29:28 Drost,  Jeffrey                 42 IL   M
 68     23:47:43 Kepple,  Rich                   38 NC   M
 69     23:56:05 Pasquale,  Dana                 33 NC   F
 70     23:56:18 Martula,  Dave                  66 MA   M
 71     23:57:01 Roche,  Joe                     55 OH   M
 72     24:02:35 Powers,  John                   48 TX   M
 73     24:12:12 Aurilio,  Antonia               36 VA   F
 74     24:35:50 Gray,  Rick A                   50 TN   M
 75     24:52:04 Tao,  Ying C                    26 MA   F
 76     24:52:44 Spencer Jr,  Jack               40 NV   M
 77     25:03:51 Aistars,  Juli                  52 IL   F
 78     25:05:29 Saxon,  Randy M                 50 MS   M
 79     25:10:28 Munoz,  Ric                     53 CA   M
 80     25:20:36 Lieb,  Daniel                   36 NC   M
 81     25:24:06 Shelton,  Debbie                48 IN   F
 82     25:36:08 Wolf,  Kathy                    37 OH   F
 83     25:38:09 Massie,  Tammy                  39 MD   F
 84     25:49:34 Murolo,  Fred                   54 CT   M
 85     25:54:53 Vaughan,  Douglas A             52 IN   M
 86     25:58:01 Grochowski,  Chris              50 NC   M
 87     25:58:45 McKnight,  Richard              42 AZ   M
 88     26:04:02 Grant,  Susan                   44 NJ   F
 89     26:13:48 Sondermann,  John W             57 VA   M
 90     26:17:26 Warriner,  Rebecca              35 NC   F
 91     26:20:19 Davis, III,  Frederick F        63 OH   M
 92     26:25:07 Melton,  Sandra K               55 FL   F
 93     26:25:42 Curran,  Finian M               41 NC   M
 94     26:36:59 Hansen,  Rebecca L              49 FL   F
 95     26:50:12 Sullivan,  Jim                  59 FL   M
 96     27:03:00 Marsh,  John C                  36 MD   M
 97     27:04:11 Shipley,  Callie                30 NC   F
 98     27:05:43 Gentry,  Bill                   49 VA   M
 99     27:07:32 Krolewicz,  Ray                 56 SC   M
100     27:11:06 Reitzig,  James W               36 NY   M
101     27:20:33 Demoney,  Ellen                 51 CO   F
102     27:23:57 Nguyen,  Yen                    48 TX   F
103     27:27:22 Calabria,  Robert               70 NC   M
104     27:29:54 Weiss,  Tim                     52 NC   M
105     27:32:52 West,  Charles                  42 NC   M
106     27:35:52 Harrison,  James                53 VA   M
107     27:40:43 Tanksley,  Bruce                51 TN   M
108     27:40:51 Triumph,  Thomas C              53 FL   M
109     27:41:29 Pieroni,  Dan                   70 NC   M
110     27:42:55 Scott,  Sharon Green            50 VA   F
111     27:44:34 Murphy,  James M                42 NC   M
112     27:45:47 Hale,  Leslie                   58 TX   F
113     27:46:57 Swendsen,  Vincent              48 NC   M
114     27:49:56 Wargo,  Robert                  53 PA   M
115     27:51:24 Grinde,  Ingrid E               55 VA   F
116     27:52:22 Stinson,  Jenny                 51 ID   F
116     27:52:22 Filipowski,  Joan               56 IN   F
118     27:53:14 Keller,  Mike                   37 OH   M
119     28:01:40 Glassberg,  Abby                51 MD   F
120     28:03:20 Arbona,  Serge England          46 CT   M
120     28:03:20 Gargiulo, JR,  Edward J         39 CT   M
122     28:09:57 Vaessin,  Harald                55 OH   M
123     28:13:13 Shepherd,  Stephanie Britt      36 NC   F
124     28:19:44 Mutes,  Holly                   55 ID   F
124     28:19:44 Snyder,  Mary                   60 ID   F
126     28:23:05 Ray,  Ashby                     38 NC   M
127     28:25:39 Lefferts,  Peter C              55 FL   M
128     28:32:41 Clausen,  Chris D               52 NY   M
129     28:35:59 Morton,  Alex                   61 NC   M
130     28:44:40 Mason,  Louise                  58 IL   F
131     28:46:52 Marsh,  Ed                      64 NC   M
132     28:53:49 Gerowitz,  Mat                  35 NY   M
133     29:00:06 Kitchen,  Jim                   46 NC   M
134     29:10:34 Rozanski,  Susan                57 IL   F
135     29:13:39 McGruder,  James T              62 KY   M
136     29:17:24 Brokaw,  Lindsey M              26 OH   F
137     29:19:23 Kramer,  Karen E                52 OH   F
138     29:29:12 Murphy,  Meredith               32 PA   F
139     29:34:22 Dicus,  Jennifer                34 NV   F
139     29:34:22 Valdez,  Mary                   32 NC   F
141     29:41:35 O'Brien,  Wendy                 40 FL   F
142     29:44:55 Milne,  Cheri                   40 SC   F
143     29:45:41 Clinard,  Valerie               35 NC   F
144     29:53:24 Sergeant,  Kimberley Ann        52 TX   F
Umstead 100 Ultra Marathon Race Website
 
					

Here is the finisher’s medal from the 2011 Oak Barrel Half Marathon in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

The race was won by George Heeschen (story/results).

Oak Barrel Half Marathon Website

[photo: Scott Stader]

Here are the results from the 4th annual H&M 5K Relay for Life Run that took place on April 2, 2011.  The race had 69 finishers.

The overall male winner was Charles Reagan in 18:17, the master winner was Steve Champine in 19:00, the grand master winner was Ted Nelson in 21:52.

Male Age Groups Winners:

10 to 14: Adam Dunlap-19:35, Will Buehler-21:24, Joshua Tabor-25:03.

15 to 19:  Clayton Dyustra-21:16, Shelton Sanders-23:10.

20 to 24: Don Gorside-25:39.

25 to 29: Graham Salonus-24:42, Andrew Simmons-26:02, Barrett Gay-28:48.

30 to 34: Joshua Holmes-20:44, David Greenway-25:19, Lonie Dement-32:00, Anthony Meek-45:13.

35 to 39: Rusty Butcher-21:14, Jason Brambuss-26:31.

40 to 44:  Matt Wallace-21:49, James Krenis-22:09, Rowland Fisher-22:15, Mitch Miller-24:33, Jay Wardlow-28:58.

45 to 49: Terry Taylor-22:33, David Oglesby-24:31, Scott Tabor-27:02.

50 to 54:  Todd Cotton-22:51, Lester Nicholson-??? , Chris Wheeler-25:27.

55 to 59:  Rusty Reviere-23:22, David Kelly-24:36.

60 & UP:  Jim Warmbrod-27:15, Woody Williams-43:26,  Dave Randall-47:56, Gene Walker 48:13 age 79.

The overall female winner was Samantha Jelinek in 22:53. The master winner was Cheryl Tabor in 29:01, the grand master winner was Cindy Kahler in 37:11.

Female Age Groups Winners:

0 to 9:  Savannah Tabor-57:09.

15 to 19:  Allison Bankston-57:48, Anna Feather-57:49.

20 to 24:  Megan Bailey-27:52,  Katie Veach-27:53, Mary Jones-57:50, Haley Feather-58:00.

25 to 29:  Nichole Goel-25:18, Danna Jones-41:40, Amanda Roye-58:05, Katie Childress-58:06.

30 to 34: Carrie Gay-27:20, Myra Krenis-28:22, Graci Helton-28:31, Stephanie Stallings-31:10, Michelle Dement-35:12.

35 to 39:  Angela Box-27:35, Christy Butcher-30:41, Rose Priddy-41:40, Marcy Laxston-42:21,  Colleen Bayliss-45:23.

40 to 44: Lori Brown-43:15.

45 to 49: Sue Hanson-31:05,  Beth Ellis-42:25, Renee Bankston-57:43, Rita Jones-57:45.

50 to 54:  Kathy Slaughter-37:55.

55 to 59:  Jodie Parrish-42:35.

60 & Up: Pat Coffey-58:10.

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H&M Relay for Life 5K Top 25 Finishers

1. Charles Reagan – 18:17
2. Steve Champine – 19:00
3. Adam Dunlap – 19:35
4. Joshua Holmes – 20:44
5. Rusty Butcher – 21:14
6. Clayton Dyustra – 21:16
7. Will Buehler – 21:24
8. Matt Wallace – 21:49
9. Ted Nelson – 21:52
10. James Krenis – 22:09
11. Rowland Fisher – 22:15
12. Terry Taylor – 22:33
13. Todd Cotton – 22:51
14. Samantha Jelinek (F) – 22:53
15. Shelton Sanders – 23:10
16. Rusty Reviere – 23:22
17. David Oglesby – 24:31
18. Mitch Miller – 24:33
19. David Kelly – 24:36
20. Graham Salonus – 24:42
21. Joshua Tabor – 25:03
22. Nichole Goel (F) – 25:18
23. David Greenway – 25:19
24. Chris Wheeler – 25:27
25. Don Gorside – 25:39

Race Director: Jeff Fugate

Huntsville native George Heeschen won the Oak Barrel Half-Marathon in Lynchburg, Tennessee on Saturday with a time of 1:17:22.

Second male went to John Thorpe (1:20:00) and third to Eric Charette (1:20:06).

Anne Myers, of McMinnville, was the female champ, finishing the 13.1 mile race in 1:34:36.

Shada Walls grabbed second (1:37:00) and Emily Rutherford (1:39:29) finished out the female stand.

Top 10 Finisher’s Oak Barrel Half Marathon

1. George Heeschen 1:17:22
2. John Thorpe 1:20:00
3. Eric Charette 1:20:06
4. Shane Thread 1:20:54
5. Jason McKinney 1:23:33
6. Shane O’Neill 1:28:43
7. Michael Mathis 1:28:48
8. Jeremy Aydt 1:28:51
9. Shawn Cissell 1:29:27
10. Matthew Heiser 1:29:47

Link to Full Oak Barrel Half-Marathon Race Results

The Oak Barrel Half-Marathon is presented by Jack Daniels No. 7.

Here is the finisher’s medal from the 2011 Greenway Marathon that took place in Nashville, Tennessee on March 27, 2011.

The race was won by Chris Herren (2:33:39).

Solid bling for just $20 bucks from a small marathon.

Greenway Marathon Website

The 4th annual H&M Relay for Life 5K will be held this Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Pringles Park in Jackson, Tennessee.  The race benefits the American Cancer Society.

View Winners & Results from the 2011 HM RElay for Life 5K

Run It Fast is the finishing line sponsor for the race.  Other sponsors for the race include Hub City Blueprint & Supply, Ashley Furniture, Benefits Consulting Services, 3 Men & a Mop, and Dugger Promotions.

H&M Relay for Life 5K Details:

This fast, flat, marked, manned and timed course begins and ends at the Jackson Generals Baseball Club in Jackson, TN. The final steps will take you around the ballpark’s warning track right to the finish line at home plate. Gift certificates for winners and door prizes will gladly be given away! Age Group Medals, customized for the event, will be awarded for the top three in each male/female age group and Overall, Masters and Grandmasters awards will be given.

This year’s event is in the Go…Series, so series points will be awarded.

T-shirts guaranteed to the first 144 participants this year! Registration fee is $15 if postmarked by March 26, 2011, $20 thereafter and day of race. Day of race registration begins @ 7:15 AM and race begins @ 8:00 AM, April 2, 2011.

Visit www.goseries.org or www.racesonline.com to register online, or download a registration form from www.hmcompany.com/5K. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Please join us for a super-duper start to your Saturday!

If you are in West Tennessee be sure to come out.  The H&M 5K is always one of the best done races in the area. Race Director Jeff Fugate really puts on a first class event.

Plus, how many times do you get to finish a 5K running inside a minor league baseball park around the outfield track before finishing near home plate?

H&M Relay for Life 5K Facebook Page

More sponsors from the race include: AIM, A-Z Office Resources, BancorpSouth, Bell Shirt & Sign, Brooksie’s Barn, Brown & Associates, Chic-fil-A, Concrete Systems Company, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Electrical Systems Company, Express Pros, Gold’s Gym, GoSeries.org, H&M Architects/Engineers, H&M Construction, H&M Industrial Services, Heavenly Ham, Jackson Generals Baseball, Jackson Police Department, Jackson Roadrunners, Madison Men, Panera Bread, Racesonline.com, Runner’s World, Smoothie King, The Kilburn Group, and Wolfgang Computer Services

Results from the race will be published here at Run It Fast.