2008 FLS Christmas Party
A great time was had by all at the annual FLS Christmas Party here at the store last night. The Pot Luck Dinner was delicious, featuring chili, lasagna, chicken enchiladas, cookies, and Starbuck's Coffee, among many other treats.
It was a cold night outside, 45 degrees and windy, but we had a campfire thanks to Wes and over 40 guests showed up. Try Andy's Tri First-Timer Essay Co-Winners Josh Reno and Masumi McLaren read the accounts of their first triathlon. Pastor Kevin Kleinhenz, one of Houston's best triathletes, then gave an inspiring Christmas message concerning life's priorities.
The final part of the evening was FLS 2008 Yearly Award winners. Outstanding Runner Award went to JP Machemehl. JP, age 24, ran a 1:09 in his first half marathon in January. At Impact A Hero 5K in June, he was second overall with a strong 15:24 on a hot day. JP sustained a foot injury late in the year and turned to volunteering at FLS races.
Next were our Most Improved Runners, Greg Witherow and Walt Yarrow. Greg, a former UH pitcher, brought his mile down to 6:39 and five-mile down to 39:22 after losing 80 pounds in the past few years. Walt ran a 25-minute PR marathon of 3:19 in January at Chevron Houston Marathon to qualify for Boston. Walt also dropped his 5K PR to 18:32 at Bellaire Trolly Run.
Michelle Nelson was FLS Outstanding Triathlete. Only in her second year, Michelle was first in her age group at Sugar Land Women's Tri with 58:35 (with cracked ribs) and second ag at Try Andy's Tri with an outstanding 56:46. Michelle is running her first marathon in January and is shooting to qualify for Boston.
Adina Norris won our '08 Remembering Irma Award. At FLS Beginners Speedwork, no one cheers like Adina. Like Irma, she is an encourager to everyone around her. Adina is a member of Fort Bend Fit.
Carlos Franco won FLS Outstanding Service Award for 2008. Carlos works every Saturday at FLS, is my assistant at Beginners Speedwork, and works the FLS races. Whatever is needed, Carlos is there. Carlos has Aggie Spirit.
Merry Christmas to all!
It was a cold night outside, 45 degrees and windy, but we had a campfire thanks to Wes and over 40 guests showed up. Try Andy's Tri First-Timer Essay Co-Winners Josh Reno and Masumi McLaren read the accounts of their first triathlon. Pastor Kevin Kleinhenz, one of Houston's best triathletes, then gave an inspiring Christmas message concerning life's priorities.
The final part of the evening was FLS 2008 Yearly Award winners. Outstanding Runner Award went to JP Machemehl. JP, age 24, ran a 1:09 in his first half marathon in January. At Impact A Hero 5K in June, he was second overall with a strong 15:24 on a hot day. JP sustained a foot injury late in the year and turned to volunteering at FLS races.
Next were our Most Improved Runners, Greg Witherow and Walt Yarrow. Greg, a former UH pitcher, brought his mile down to 6:39 and five-mile down to 39:22 after losing 80 pounds in the past few years. Walt ran a 25-minute PR marathon of 3:19 in January at Chevron Houston Marathon to qualify for Boston. Walt also dropped his 5K PR to 18:32 at Bellaire Trolly Run.
Michelle Nelson was FLS Outstanding Triathlete. Only in her second year, Michelle was first in her age group at Sugar Land Women's Tri with 58:35 (with cracked ribs) and second ag at Try Andy's Tri with an outstanding 56:46. Michelle is running her first marathon in January and is shooting to qualify for Boston.
Adina Norris won our '08 Remembering Irma Award. At FLS Beginners Speedwork, no one cheers like Adina. Like Irma, she is an encourager to everyone around her. Adina is a member of Fort Bend Fit.
Carlos Franco won FLS Outstanding Service Award for 2008. Carlos works every Saturday at FLS, is my assistant at Beginners Speedwork, and works the FLS races. Whatever is needed, Carlos is there. Carlos has Aggie Spirit.
Merry Christmas to all!
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