Devil Mt. Run May 5th 2019 5k/10k Recap
How well did it go???
How about….7 Fit Potatoes in the top 20!
First we start off with the battle of the Z.H’s, yup you heard it right! These two FIT Potatoes are Zac Holtz & Zac Holt going 1st and 2nd place, earning them their 5th straight year of keeping the win between the Z’s! Totally Awesome guys!
Yannick Bercy, Ricardo Escobar, Juan Gomez, Robert Martinez, & Francisco Gomez headed the chase back behind the Z’s going out in 5:35 mile pace together. Francisco went out with a great start and as soon as Ricardo saw it, he rushed to get near him and Yannick followed Ricardo. Juan was working up the pace to catch up to those fast starters! Robert followed behind Juan as he later joined Francisco and Ricardo to keep it a nice tight 2nd mile (thus far putting 7 guys in the top 20 in the race).
Sam Fomin was chasing down the other teams youngsters hoping to earn an age group medal. Margery Conner, the Boston Marathon finisher, came next as she steadied her pace to always a great finish. She is one of the most consistent and competitive runner we have, she always gets a medal in her age group
Brian fletcher came out swinging on in this years race as he improved 2minutes from his last 5k. Alex Franco worked up some steam to hang with Brian as Ali Martinez was close on their heals. Ryan Mordoff, the talent, making up time in the 2nd mile after starting behind the strollers, a mistake he later explained to his coach. There is always something to learn from these 5k races and of course the Devil Mt. Run is one of the best place to test your race tactics. Next was Kara Lee running her very best after a track meet on Wednesday and staying up to celebrate one of her friends sweet 16th birthday, but she showed up and ran well.
Here comes Brad Henderson storming towards the last mile, after a few injuries that kept him from training properly for the 5k, but that didn’t stop him to earn a stellar time on a fast course like Devil Mt. run. Elisabeth Safari came next as she is a great track runner and has continued to work on her 5k ability, she loves to run Devil Mt. run because it challenges her speed!
Brandon Shumylo started in the back but was seen doing amazing agility, lateral, side to side moves around the slower runners and walkers. It was something that was great practice but it’s something he is going to improve for the next race and of course for Devil Mt. 2020! Claire Holton came next as she kept her pace steady for the majority of the race and then building up energy to finish well. Lashonda Jackson, one of the strongest runners, kept consistent all the way to the finish and with a big smile too!
Son & Father duo Alejandro Trampe and Oscar Trampe helped each other every mile to finish in a great fast time at the Devil Mt. run. It’s moments like these that make us stronger but also helps kids have someone to look up to, way to go Dad on being so supportive and participating. Amanda Barrett ran well today as her splits showed how even and consistent she ran. And you know the Devil Mt. run is such a fun race because she had a happy and bubbly smile at the finish line.
Mom and daughter combo Annie Roosa & Christine Roosa ran together to accomplish a new personal best for Annie, also someone in such happy spirits after the race.
Karen Bond the yogi & Nelia Soares rounded out the FIT Potato team as they walked/jogged the course for a very active Sunday morning, congrats ladies!
On to the 10k we had some really great times, including a two minute plus improvement from Antony Callistus to last years Devil Mt. Run. Anand Gopalan came next as he paced his way to a great Sunday morning 10k. A few minutes later Vineet Arora powered his way to the finish of the 10k. He felt happy and satisfied to be out there enjoying this wonderful 10k race.
Mile of truth racer and coach Jennifer Bayliss finished in a blazing 5:43 and 3rd place age group winner. It was exhilarating watching her duke it out with so many other quick milers! Thanks to the Devil Mt. Run for brining back the mile!
Thank you to all the supporting FIT Potatoes who came out to cheer and support us.
If you want information about adults running team or kids running team please visit: www.thefitpotato.com or text 925-487-6115
A.G= Age Group Place
**Awarded top 3 medal in A.G
5K:
Zac Holtz 16:04 (1st Place overall) **
Zac Holt 16:22 (1st A.G) **
Yannick Bercy 18:03 (1st A.G)**
Juan Gomez 18:15 (3rd A.G) **
Robert Martinez 18:43 (3rd A.G) **
Francisco Gomez 18:51 (4th A.G)
Sam Fomin 19:24 (4th A.G)
Ricardo Escobar 20:29 (7th A.G)
Margery Connor 21:39 (2nd A.G) **
Brian Fletcher 22:24 (8th A.G)
Alex Franco 23:46 (12th A.G)
Ali Martinez 24:06 (2nd A.G) **
Ryan Mordoff 24:07 (11th A.G)
Kara Lee 25:11 (13th A.G)
Brad Henderson 25:19 (22nd A.G)
Elisabeth Safari 27:19 (23rd A.G)
Brandon Shumylo 27:45 (11th A.G)
Claire Holton 31:10 (28th A.G)
Lashonda Jackson 34:42 (46th A.G)
Alejandro Trampe 35:27 (27th A.G)
Oscar Trampe 35:27 (53rd A.G)
Amanda Barrett 36:13 (53rd A.G)
Annie Roosa 36:31 (10th A.G)
Christine Roosa 36:34 (54th A.G)
Nelia Sores 5k finisher
Karen Bond 5k finisher
10K:
Antony Callistus 45:38 (7th A.G)
Anand Gopalan 1:01:20 (33rd A.G)
Vineet Arora 1:34:03 (39th A.G)
Mile of Truth:
Jennifer Bayliss 5:43 (3rd A.G) **
