Green Hornets Reach The Beach, Part Three

Final thoughts from the captain

The 2007 Green Hornets went above and beyond this season and cut a minute off of the team’s average minute per mile pace. We ended up placing 139th out of the 350 teams and came in 42 out of 154 teams in our category. This is about 100 places higher than the last 2 years. What a great race we had!

Thanks again to all our loyal fans who stayed up all hours of the night tracking our progress and to those who braved the elements to see us at the finish line. The support from home really does help push the 12 of us along the 200+ miles we have to go.

This truly was a special year. Running for someone we were all truly blessed to know and love was real motivation. Eric was right. God has blessed us all with something special. Not only our friendships and the long lasting connection we all have, but also our physical ability to complete a race like this. You won’t see a Hornet complaining about how they feel when they are running at 3 am or in the middle of a rain storm or with only one hour of sleep. Every ache and pain we endure reminds us of what God has given us and just how blessed we are to take every single step we do.

Thank you again to everyone.

Eric's comment to the Team

Dear Hornets…At 5:30am Sat. Morning I would have been happier looking for a paper clip in a TA 30 portapotty at 4:00pm on Saturday. About 1 mile into my final 8 it was foggy and I could see my breath, at 4 miles in i passed a “tractor pull stadium” and a store called McKenna Flutes! Shortly after 4.5miles (Where I should have been done.) I had 3.5 in front of me and
22.4 miles behind me. Everything hurt…yet I was smiling and laughing (and singing Livin on a Prayer in my head) because this was one awesome experience. To think that there were teams of 12 who “didn’t really know” each other and the hornets were all marryin each other at the finish! We are all truly blessed by this bond of friendship. So many people go through life and look around and realize that they’ve lost touch with their close friends. Reach The Beach is more than a running race…its a showcase of our friendship and a symbol of how God has blessed us all with such a special gift. Love you guys and girls.

 Great work. 2008 will be a medal finish.

Van 2 brings it home

Van 2 pushed on with all they had to bring the Hornets to the beach.

Bobby (2.5) 15.33
Leah (6.8) 101.32
Mike (4.0) 34.40
Amy (4.0) 35.43
Terri (3.0) 21.23
Tina (4.3) 36.13

Amy's In.

With Amy’s successful completion, there are just two runners left: Theresa (3mi) and Chrissy (4.3).

Battery dying, we’re out of here.

Good Morning from Van Two

Recap of last night’s legs:

Bobby: 7.2 56:08
Leah: 4.5 37:50
Mike 7.1 58:50
Amy 5.4 49:42
Teri 6.2 48:40
Chrissy 6.9 1:04:06

Recap of last night’s sleeping arrangements:

5 Hornets packed into the van. Rain, heavy at times. Mike found a spot under an awning for some sleep in a bag. On the concrete.

It’s just shy of 10:00 a.m. and Van Two is trying to shake the cobwebs and preparing to bring it to the beach.

This Morning's Comments

Name: Mary Lange

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
 Hi Amy,
I have been thinking of you. Just took a warm shower ! I know you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to hear from you !
Mary

Name: Luke & Elizabeth Lange

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
 Hi Daddy Eric,
I bet you are the fastest runner ever, just like our friend Jack. Run hard. Can't wait to see you at storyland.
Love
Luke & Elizabeth

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
 Hi Amy
My mom just showed me your picture on the computer. I was trying to push all of the buttons. Looks like you found a buddy to do poopies in the woods with . My mommy said if that were her she would try to hold it. But then you would probably get a tummy ache. I don't quite understand. I can't wait for next week.
Love
Elizabeth

Name: Mallory

Select your favorite Hornet: El Captitan

Comments:
Cape Cod is raining. Hope you had a good run and are sleeping in a bed by now!! Love you. xoxox

Name: Mallory

Select your favorite Hornet: Mike

Comments:
Daddy,
Go, Daddy, go ! Stay dry !! See you soon !

Love Mal xoxo

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: Enos

Comments:
Love the Fu Man Chu !
You don't look like you work at Norfolk…Keep up the great work! Stay dry and have fun ! Get some sleep!

Name: Cam

Select your favorite Hornet: Terri

Comments:
 Hopefully the rain was fun, Auntie T!! Just like Momma and you used to play in it all the time!! I can't wait to see my new shirt!

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: El Captitan

Comments:
What is up with the "No Access" to the bathrooms??? My heart goes out to ALL the girls! Stay safe! Bet your time is good !!

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: Mike

Comments:
Bet I'll see you on the couch on Sunday!! Heard a "little someone doesn't like the mustache" but we're still rooting for you! Hope you're getting some sleep by now.Everyone on the Cape thanks you for your efforts!

Name: Dick Morin

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
 Can't beleive you were out there at 3:00 AM…hope all is well….running in the rain can be tough…hopefully no blisters…it's just past 7:00 and things are still quiet here..good luck the rest of the way

Name: JenLenny

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
 Amy, so proud of you - running in the rain in the middle of the night! You guys are doing great!

Name: Diz

Select your favorite Hornet: Tina

Comments:
Go girl !! I can't imagine what the rain does to a woman running??? Hope you took the next three days off to catch up on sleep!

Congratulations !!

Name: Cape Cod

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
We hope everyone had a safe and successful run !! Thanks to everyone for all their efforts!!

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

Name: JoJo

Select your favorite Hornet: Terri

Comments:
 I've been thinking of you and the rest of those pesky hornets all night long! I'm so proud of all of you. I dreaded hearing the rain, and usually it relaxes me! How's the cough? Sean and I will be there in Hampton Beach. Can't wait to see you all, because I do love you all, but must say I'm partial to TC- Get that Eric, TC. I never say that I took good care of Sarah, she seemed lost without you guys. I know where her heart is! See you soon! Do great on your last leg, Theresa. Love, Momma

Name: Mimi

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
 I'm so proud of you running in the dark like a big girl. Are you very very stinky? I'll have a hose and a garbage bag ready for the yukky clothes when you get home tonight. Can't wait to see you and Eric. What an adventure! Good luck with your final legs. Maggie says hi, or at least I think that's what she said.

Name: Jack Cardin

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
 Dear Dad, How is the race going? Are you still having fun? I hope you run real fast and win. Have lots of fun sleeping at the beach.
Bye and I love you mommy and daddy

Name: Beep

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
 I just came back from my run and, while running, I realized that you had a pretty outstanding leg!!! Doing the 5 miles at 2:00 AM, especially considering your body clock, at a 9 1/2 minute per mile pace is impressive..especially in the dark and maybe rainy conditions…things are well here….see you soon

Name: Sarah

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Hey Hornets! How's the rain? I have one hour before I head up to Hampton. Mike, it was weird waking up in the middle of the night and see Bridge, not you. She kept your side of the bed warm!! Congrats to all of you once again!! MISS YOU

Name: Ma Pina

Select your favorite Hornet: Amy

Comments:
 Congrats on the 3:00 AM run, I knew you could do it…hugs

Name: Mimi

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
 Good Morning Eric, except for the actual running, I think Reach the Beach looks like a blast! That and the no showers and sleeping on the floor. You're doing great, and zero looks like she's doing a great job. See you tonight!

Name: Saturday SCPT Crew

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
 Whatever Doesn't kill you can only make you stronger! Run wicked haad and wicked fah so you can watch the game today!

Name: Peter and Monica

Select your favorite Hornet: Love em all

Comments:
Great going, guys!!! We look forward to hearing all the reports about the finish. Have a super afternoon!

Name: Diane Stokes

Select your favorite Hornet: Eric

Comments:
 Eric and Amy, just wanted you to know I am thinking about you guys! Awesome job so far!!! Sorry about the rain :-(
Diane

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Pete, Eric and Enos are all done running.  And rubbing it in Jeremy’s and my face.  Chad is 15 minutes into his 4.8 last leg.  We’re closing in on the end of van one’s voyage and we couldn’t be happier about it.  With no long legs remaining from our van it won’t be too long until we pass off to Van 2 for the final 6 legs. 

Van 1 has arisen

They have risen indeed.  We’ve begun our third legs, Pete is out on the course for a 9.1.  Cardin is on deck with an 8.0, Enos has an 8.6, Chad a 4.8, Jeremy a 4.8, and Drew a 3.4.  Its 5:18 am.  Chrissy came in, bringing us to the 2/3 mark in the race just after 5 am.  Great work van 2, we’ll see you in Hampton.

What's All This, Then?

Information about who we are and what Reach the Beach is can be seen below. A little bit further down the page, as we draw nearer to the race weekend, you'll find regular entries on how we're doing, both in terms of fundraising and getting ready for the race. As the race is underway, we'll be regularly updating the site with a running blog, keeping our rabid fans up-to-date with exactly where we are in the race and how we're all doing.

Reach The Beach

The Reach The Beach (RTB) Relay is the longest running relay race in the United States. The RTB Relay will take place in picturesque New Hampshire during the start of the New England foliage season. The relay will consist of (a maximum of ) 12 person teams that will rotate through 36 transition areas as they cover the approximate 200 mile distance of the race. This means that each relay team member will run 3 legs of varying lengths and difficulty and will cover an average total distance of ~16.6 miles.

Green Hornets Team

The Green Hornets Running Team is made up of twelve local people who run for fun, and once a year, run for a great cause. This year, we're raising money for the SHADE Foundation, in memory of our good friend Rich Lennon, who lost his battle with melanoma this past spring. This year's team is made up of the following: Amy Cardin; Eric Cardin; Theresa Coyle; Mike Enos; Bobby Ewell; Chrissy Hannon; Chris Kidney; Drew McKenna; Leah McKenna; Mike McKenna; Chad Powell; and Jeremy Powell. Amy, Eric, and Chris will be joining us this year in what will be the first RTB race for each of them.