The Weber Way to Wellness Reporter
CLERMONT,FL June 5, 2018—Fifteen passionate runners of all ages and ability levels toed the start line in the 3rd Annual Global Running Day Cross Country Mile run/walk. All participants finished the rolling course in under 20 minutes and with 14 finishers – that means new participation world record was set for this event (former record was 6 finishers in 2016).
Elite Ultra Trail Runner and Ironman Triathlete, Franceseo Gadaleta, and Elite multi-sport athlete and strength and endurance world record holder, Alicia Weber, competed to attempt to break the course record. Weber set the course record in 2016 when she ran 5:18 in a 105 heat index. This race brought slightly cooler temperatures with 97 degrees.
Neither athletes re-set the course record, but they gave “runderful” efforts. Weber crossed the line in 5:21 and Gadaleta finished in 5:24 (becoming the fastest male finisher ever on this course).
Gadaleta is originally from Italy and trains in Clermont. He has been all over the world..Germany, China, Belgium etc.
“It is wonderful to be here and there are wonderful people here,” mentioned Gadaleta.
Another active athlete, Sammuel, came out with his 3 sons. He loves the little hills added into this cross country course for strengthening the hips.
“It is such a joy to run with the children and community for the second year in a row,” added Sammuel.
Event Director and competitor, Alicia Weber, was thrilled with the competition.
There was to be second Global Running event for the evening of June 6th with a 800 meter cross country course, but the event was rained out. Weber was able to post a time before the storms came with a 2:20 (lowering the course record, which was previously 2:26 for 800 meters).
Contact Alicia for running and physical training at Awinningway@gmail.com
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