Fresh Start Posse

The Fresh Start Posse took their activity to a new level when they travelled to Myrtle Beach, SC in February of 2009 to participate in the Myrtle Beach Marathon Weekend. 

Chris Burkhardt, Stephanie Donofe, Vicki Fields and Janet Summers combined a week of fun in the sun with this premier running event.

When four members of the Fresh Start Posse headed south to Myrtle Beach, SC in February of 2009, they all had goals in mind. 

For Vicki Fields it was about building confidence and finishing the 5K course.  But not just finishing, doing so in less than an hour and not finishing last.  Finishing time 50:57, ahead of 29 other 5K participants.  GOAL ACHIEVED!!

For Janet Summers, she wanted to finish the 5K event in less than 40 minutes.  Finishing time 37:07.  GOAL ACHIEVED!!  Janet is registered to run her first 1/2 Marathon in May of 2009 when she plans to pariticipate in the CapCity Commit to Be Fit 1/2 Marathon.

For Stephanie Donofe, who was running in her first 1/2 Marathon, her goal was to complete the entire event.  Doing this would mean completing the course in less than 4 hours.  Finishing time 3:54:40.  GOAL ACHIEVED!!  Stephanie has registered to run another 1/2 Marathon in May when she plans to participate in the CapCity Commit to Be Fit 1/2 Marathon in May of 2009.

For Chris Burkhardt, running in his first Marathon, he had two goals in mind.  The first was to complete the Marathon.  The second goal was to complete the 26.2 mile course in under 5 1/2 hours.  Goal number one was achieved when Chris crossed the finish line in 5:38.21.  Although he fell short of his second goal, Chris is determined to eventually finish a marathon in under 5:30.  Chris is considering possibly running in the Columbus Marathon in October of 2009 and/or running the Myrtle Beach Marathon again in February of 2010.

Four members of the Fresh Start Posse took time out to do some horseback riding on the beach in Myrtle Beach, SC