Big River Racing Team members made the best of a challenging winter and had a number of successes the past few months.
On Thanksgiving Day, Michelle Dillon (23:39) won her Age Group and was the 7th Overall Female at the Hungry Turkey 5k. Marrah Boschelli (24:48) finished 2nd in her Age Group at the Gobble Wobble 5k. And Sarah Nelson (28:34) finished 3rd in her Age Group at the Gobble Wobble 5k.
James Campbell ran his debut marathon on the trails at the Wildwood Trail Marathon, finishing 13th overall in 4:01:29. James then ran his first ultramarathon at Davids Trail Endurance Run 50k in Arkansas. James was battling an IT Band injury, but still placed 21st overall in 6:47:42.
Jon Petter, Michelle Dillon, and Rachel Bromberg had strong performances at the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series. Jon won his Age Group for the short course series. Michelle placed 3rd in her Age Group for the long course series. And Rachel won her Age Group for the long course series.
On February 6th, Sadie Smith (3:09:37) ran a new PR, won her Age Group, and was the 5th Overall Female at the Mississippi River Marathon.
Congratulations to these team members on their performances!