“Life is filled with so many exciting twists and turns. Hop off the straight and narrow whenever you can and take the winding paths. Experience the exhilaration of the view from the edge. Because the moments spent there, that take your breath away, are what make you feel truly alive.”

 

What an experience it was at this years Quintiles WB Marathon Madness weekend!  Great stories, awesome finishes, personal bests and so many memories.  The race is important, but the memories last a lifetime!  You might see the letters PR next to several names – that means PERSONAL BEST – and there are quite a few!  Why do people set out to PR?

When a human being is challenged both physically and mentally, he pushes himself to be better, thus pushes against his self-created boundaries- boundaries which only hindered his path to progress. When someone is pushed, he gets the determination to break open his shackles. This helps him meet newer people, be open and honest with them and helps him stand tall amidst the various members of the society. ~ This was an anonymous quote but I liked it so I used this as my quote~ Coach Tom

MARATHON

Michael Enz – PR – 2:55:56 3rd overall
Karen Eckberg – PR – 2:58:59 and 1st overall female!
Erin Hogston – PR – 3:07:58 and 3rd overall female!
Tim Shelnut – 13 min PR – 3:15:22
Alice Kassens – 3:16:09 first marathon since returning from Meniscus Surgery!
Rob Rivera – 3:17 – 17 min PR
Brian Thomas – 3:20:30
Todd McCoulough – PR – 3:25:23
Cameron Simmons – 3:25:51
Mark Basquill – PR – 3:27:31
Taryn Worst – PR – 3:28:21
Angie Sekely – PR – 3:31:30
Steve White – PR- 3:38:37
Laura Chinni – PR – 3:40:43
Lindsay Dean – PR – 3:42:27 – First marathon
Cory Croissant – PR – 3:51:13
Kelly Kerkhoff – 3:52:28
Jeff Rooks – PR – 3:52:53
Sam Catlett – PR – 3:55:06
Tracy McCullen – PR – 3:57:08
Brad Southerland – PR – 4:08:00
Walker Taylor – 4:08:41
Fred Altman – PR-4:18:32 –  1st marathon finish – don’t forget your bib next time:)
Charles Buckland – 4:23:22 – training for his 10th comrads
Shaun Tunis – PR – 4:33:53
Lynda Smith – PR – 4:44:16
Ron Wise – 4:52:58
Chad Towne – PR-5:09:47 First time marathoner!
Billy Lloyd -PR- 5:17:45 – First time marathoner and 62 years young

“Seeing the results of everyone’s hard work play out on the race course was amazing, but even better than that was watching the grimace of pain leave and the smile of victory come as people run down the finish shoot.  Being just a small part of the team that makes this race possible is an honor.” ~Coach Brian

HALF MARATHON

Coach Matt Hammersmith – 1:12:52 – 5th overall
Matt Wisthoff – 1:15:49 – 8th overall
Jenny 2.0 – 1:18:28 – PR – 1st overall female
Tim Nichols  – 1:18:51
Rocco Quaranto – 1:24:24
Scott Perry  – 1:24:35 – PR
Chris Pope – 1:25:30
John Higgins – 1:25:33 – PR – 2nd AG
Mark Austin – 1:31:14
John Cockrum – PR – 1:31:28
Henry Cherry – 1:32:27
Rob Reynolds – PR-1:33:48
Shawn Wellersdick – 1:34:12
Thom Porter – 1:34:56

Rockstars! Be Amazing!  Fast, Fierce and Fabulous!  Good Friends!  Awesome training buddies! Any day you can race is a great day!  SMILE!  It’s contagious!  MOJO Warriors!  The Tiger is coming!  Dancing with the Wolf!  Super proud of you!  Be Your Own Legend!  Did I mention, you’re a Rockstar! ~Coach Sami

Phillip Davis – 1:37:00 – Boston training
Mike Duncan – 1:38:08 – PR
Mark Locklear – 1:38
Lindsay Hess – 1:39:01
Marcy Waters – 1:39:14
Mark Dillan – 1:39:57 – PR
Shay Hutchings – PR-1:39:57 – pacing Mark
Matt Scott – 1:39 – PR (Tobacco Road Half)
Brad Martin – 1:40
Andrea Rose – 1:41:26
Shelley Malloy -1:42:07 – PR training for Boston
Tanya Kulisz -PR- 1:42:18
Donnie Norris – 1:43:11 – training for Boston
Jim Findley – 1:43:47 – 7s away from PR
Todd Rodzik – 1:44:46 – first race back since knee surgery!
Marty DeJoseph – PACER for the 1:45 group- 1:44:46 -PERFECTION!
Tim Gill – 1:46
Ryan Hilton – 1:47:32 – training for Boston
Lisa Kerr – 1:48:35 – PR
Becky O’Daniell – 1:48:58
Tucker Whitesides – PR- 1:49:02. First half and was hoping to break 2:00. Crushed his goal.
Ace Mayo – 1:52
Martin French – 1:52 – PR
Brian Maynor – 1:53:00

There is nothing like bringing the community together and QWB race weekend is all about that and then some.  Withouts Limits has such a presence and impact on this event, it’s moving to see us all come together and have some fun! ~Coach Kristen

Leslie Jurado – 1:53:31
John Grooman – 1:53:34
Nick Monro – 1:54 – PR
Ashley Frank – 1:54:40 – PR despite being sick
Holly Cunningham – 1:54:45
Dion Waters – 1:55:39
Christie Tucker – 1:56:29
Renee Griffen – 1:57:08 Running for her Dad Ray who just passed away
Diana Davis – PR – 1:59:31
Kelly Vanscoy – 2:00:37
Alisha Murray – 2:01 – PR
Angela Leonard – 2:01:18
Adam Clark – HUGE PR – 2:02:00
Pam Dieffenbauch – 2:02:10
Erik Hoffacker – 2:02:36
Natasha Savage – 2:07 – PR
Dani McKeon – 2:08:28
Roxanne Pearson 2:08:57
Camille McKeon – 2:09:01
Sue Bark – 2:10:13
Ginny Cockrum – 2:14:21
Tony Di’Norcia – 2:16:56 – PR
Christine Bean – 2:18:21 – PR
Mary Joe Barbaretta – 2:23:33
Janet Coleman – 2:26:03
Randee Bulla – 2:28:23
Patricia Bennett – 2:29:42 – PR
Regan Simmons – 2:32:52 – PR
Martha Weaver – 2:35:27
Anna Maltby – 2:42:32 -First HALF MARATHON
Carry Cheatham – 2:42:45 – PR
Anthony Enoch – 2:47:43
Brianne Leigh – 2:50:54 – PR
Russ May – 2:56:08
Frances White – 3:00:53
Lauren Stephenson – 3:07:21

Level 1 was definitely committed to training for this race weekend and the PRs were there to prove it!  On race day, they encouraged each other through sickness and through muscles that had given up completely.   We had a first-time full marathoner, half marathoner, and 5k participant. There were also runners completing both the QWB 5k and the half marathon race. As their coach, I was most proud of their support for each other….not only on race day, but at every cold, wet, and windy practice this winter.  Level 1 made no excuses and found no limits! ~Coach Faye

5K and 1 MILE

Kyle Shepard – 18:48 first masters!
Connor Riggs – 18:52 PR
Luke Scacheri – 19:19 PR
Chris Post – 19:59 – PR
Matt Janik – 20:17
Makayla Obremski – 20:23 PR
Maleia Tumolo – 20:59 PR
Eddie Buchanan – 21:09
Isabella Buffalini – 21:26 PR
Campbell Tucker – 22:06
Chris Balderson – 22:20
Tim Winslow – 22:35
Benton Tucker – 22:53
Chris Ellis – 22:56
Myra Rasmussen – 23:41
Thomas Bourget – 23:58
Charles Rooks – 24:21
Olivia Buffalini – 24:37
Alison Rooks – 24:37
Helen Rooks – 24:38
Paige Pence – 24:58
Paul Quam – 25:25
Patricia Jones – 25:28
Alex Signorello  26:00
Charlie Tucker – 26:31
Sherman Criner – 26:43
Barb Kornegay – 36:23 First ever 5K
Carrie 34:45 – did the half marathon too!
Regan 34:50 – did the half marathon too!

The atmosphere of having all of the Without Limits team in one place was ridiculous!  I am super proud of my Greenville athletes for showing up and dropping some huge personal bests!  Great work everyone! ~ Coach Matt Hammersmith

Other noted performances

Sherman Criner races 3 weekends doing Tobacco Road Marathon, Emerald Isle Marathon and the WB 5K.  Nice triple Sherman!