Up & Running Racing Team

Our TEAM was selected, not based on performance but on progression. We set the goals and we paved the way. I've been very excited about this last years TEAM because of the past years results and relationships formed. The Up & Running TEAM meets three criteria for selection. First of all, each TEAM memeber represents Up & Running with a positive attitude, good sportsmanship, and act as a "goodwill ambassador" on each others behalf. Second, each TEAM member participates and consistently performs on the Space Coast in selected races. And the final criterion, is that each TEAM member contribute to others.

 

And the winners are.....

Kimberly Badgett - I have a positive influence on others. I always put forth my best effort and I love running and how it has changed my life. I WILL BE BACK!!

Bill Buonanni - I love cheering on teammates and love it when they cheer me on.Goals are to break 22 min in 5K, get top 5 in my tough age group, re-do Penn Relays and break 2:40 in the 800 and complete 2 olympic triathlons and half ironman.

Nancy Buonanni - Running is my passion, my lifestyle. I enjoy all aspects; fellowship, training, racing and working with others. Goals to break 20 min in 5K, complete half ironman, requalify for Boston, win masters for ROY and improve my times for all ROY races.

Gina Caccamo - I look forward to another year to run and play with the team. I hope this year is a break through year for me that will put me back on track and enjoy running again.

James Croft - I join the racing team to forge lifelong friendships in a healthy environment that advocates health and wellness, 5K goal to break 19 minutes. This is the Most awesome team in Brevard!

Debbie Rescott - I have a positive attitude, and am always willing to run with any of the runners that might be struggling. My goals for this year are to be injury free, do a half ironman, achieve a 5K time of 25 minutes.

David Farrell - I fit the "seasoned citizen" category of the team. Goals include running injury free, lower my times to win some awards and help my team mates achieve their goals.

Marisa Flint - I have been having the time of my life and its something this mom can share with her teenage sons. I look forward to finishing my first marathon in January and to shopping away my 5K time

Karen Furton-Sparks - I represent up and running not because I am a fast runner but because I love the people. They inspire me to work to run for the health of it and my goal is to stay healthy and lose weight for my family.

Sharon Gillette - I have a lot of enthusiasm for the sport! Running has changed my life, I have so much more energy and confidence now. My goals include running my first marathon, bettering my times and staying injury free.

Travis Hiers - New 2010 Member! Watch me run, really run.

Karen Hughes - I have taken a lot of time off from running and would love to get to a point where I am enjoying it again. I do love the social aspect of the club - lots of great people.

Howard Kanner - I Run for fun, Relaxation. 5K goal of 19:00 and 10k goal 40:00-41:00

Jack Lightle - I believe my healthy lift style, competitive spirit, focus on family priorities and good citizenship represent Up and Running. This season Iwould like to improve on last years times and win my age group and confirm a place in the top 20 age competition.

Ricky McDonald - I hope to stay focused and commited to running more this season. My goals are to increase my strength and be a more efficient runner. I few PR's would be nice too!

Jennifer Meacham - Love for the sport and a desire to get better. Called very coachable and runs with lots of heart. Respects fellow teammates by giving all I have each day. Will contribute and encourage other runners in the pursuit of the their own goals.

Theresa Miller - I love the motivation and encouragement of running with such a talented group of runner! Goals of 22:30 for 5K and complete the boston matathon.

Blanche Morrison - strong work ethic, giving her best both physically and mentally; strong commitment to excellence, desire to achieve excellence, ability to promote good sportsmanship, desire to act as goodwill ambassador for the team and its sponsors

Elizabeth (EB) Ring - I am competitive, goal oriented and committed to running. I am a team player and enjoy the team spirit. I hope to achieve more relaxed running while competing and improve overall performance.

Jackie Schmoll - I would like to get closer to my 2004 PR's and be able to train more seriously. I'd like to run a December marathon and get under 3:40 to requalify for Boston. I bring a positive attitude to training and the Up and Running group is my second family!

Nicole Shiver - Here to break all of her previous sisters records. Randall and Kathlene saved the best for last. She wants a High School Championship. A natural, has all the right ingredients.

Kara Springer -Goals to stay consistent and injury free and maintain a weekly mileage of aboue 35 miles/wk.

Ed Springer - Up and Running is a group of people who normally would not have mixed, howevere, a common passion has brought them together. Showing up on race day wearing Up and Running garb just scratches the surface of what it means to be on this team..

Sue Strout - Willing to take on a new challenge that Coach puts before us. Always striving to learn more about the sport and encourage others. The team is a group of awesome people. Goal is to qualify for Boston then run it, and have a 5K PR better than 21:54

Frank Webbe - I represent senior runners who still feel that there is room for improvement in their running and races. My aim this year is to improve my 3rd place ROY placement.

Tristan Webbe - I have a passion for running, a thirst for helping others and enjoy sharing running with others. I thoroughly enjoy teammates and their friendships.

HONORARY Lifetime MEMBERS:
Michelle Lackore, Tina Anderson, Kaitlin Shiver, Ashley Shiver and Debbie Rescott (she the team mascott).