Jack departs in style at the PTI 5K on the Runway.
Enjoy this week’s MadMayo race recap by Jack Plymale:
Prerace at the PTI 5K on the Runway had the feel of a big event (lots of first-time runners, buses to the start line, planes, security, and race officials everywhere). This is the first time I knowingly participated in a one-time event—this race will not be repeated on the FedEx runway.
The race started about 30 minutes late due to a late surge in registrations (700 preregistered, and several hundred more registered on site). It was more of an event for most of the participants than just a race; it seemed as if people were there to be seen and not just race. The race was well organized and well run in every aspect, except that they ran out of water at the finish, so the runners who did not finish in the top 50 percent had no water at the end of the race. This was not a big deal since it was just a 5K. I saw one runner receiving medical assistance (it was very hot and muggy) but he was up and walking around later.
The race was chip timed, so it was a little crowded at the start going between the timing devices, but then we had the largest track I have ever run on for the race itself. I’m sure at least 100 or more runners could have run side by side on the huge runway, which had little grooves cut in it (would have been hard on barefoot runners, as well as hot).
I finished first in my age group (65–69), but I did not hang around for the awards ceremony. This is the second time that I wore my MadMayo Running Club shirt, and the aero design propelled me to my second age group win (guess what I will be wearing at the upcoming Freedom Run 10K in Greensboro and the July 4th run in Kernersville?).
See the full results of the first and only PTI 5K on the Runway >>
Great job, Jack!
Whoo-hoo, Jack! You make our group proud.
Way to represent, Jack! Great race report, too!