Just another running update!

I have a lot to update here so let’s get started!

Jingle Bell Run

The Jingle Bell Run that was held over the weekend had a very fast and surprising entrant. David McCollam came all the way down from Bridgeport to run the race and did so in 15:22. He has won the MU Half-Marathon twice and came in 4th this year! This is a very fast time for such a cold morning.

Overall Results | Age Group Results

Ritter Park Off-Road Challenge

80 or so of the toughest runners in the Tri-State managed the roughest 5K course in our area! Cabell Midland Junior Tyler Salmons represented the Ona Elite Track Club by winning with a time of 19:47. This should show how tough this course was because a week early, he ran 16:10 in Cary, NC at the NXN Regionals. That is over 3:30 slower in one week! Did Tyler loose that much fitness in a week or is the course just that tough!! I believe it is just one, nasty, and tough course. Congrats to all those who conquered it!

Overall Results

Jacob Burcham – All American

Cabell Midland Sophomore proved over the weekend that he is the #1 American Sophomore in the nation by finishing 16th in the NXN (Nike Cross Nationals). This was a true national championship race that brought the best high school runners in the nation to the Nike Campus.

Jacob was the 3rd Underclassman to finish. As you know, this means he will return next year ranked 3rd in the nation for all high school athletes!!!

More information can be found at MidlandRunning.com

Barboursville Winter Series

The Barboursville Winter Series is fast approaching with the first race on December 19th. This year, the winter series will feature three races at the Barboursville Park. A 3 Miler on December 19th, a 4 Miler on January 30, and a 5 Miler on February 27!

Rumor has it that All-American Jacob Burcham will be in this series!

Here are just a couple of reasons to do the series:

1. 1. Sign up for all the races and make the commitment to stay fit all winter long
2. 2. Run with one of the best high school runners in the nation
3. 3. Run on perfectly cleared roads no matter the weather! Barboursville will keep the roads cleared for us!
4. 4. You get a discount for signing up for all 3 races early!