Run with the best

Etowah River Run 5K
July 26, 2008
New course this year; a few more turns at the start.  Dennis Kelly led the way in 20:06, followed by Joe Dollar 20:35, Amy Stewart 20:39, Edmund Magras 23:36, Connor Frost 23:56, Rob Frost 26:57, John McCusker 30:43, Bill Muddiman 33:18, and Bertice Muddiman 35:34.

Peachtree Road Race
July 4, 2008
Probably the toughest Peachtree to date, with a 50ft elevation gain within 400m at the end of the race.  Enrique Sanchez ran through the hills finishing in 34:55, followed by Joe Dollar 45:33, Rebecca Sanders 56:21, Dave Brown 59:52, John McCusker 1:08:00.

Woodstock Freedom Run 5K
July 4, 2008
Dennis Kelly ran this race in 17:49, 30th OA, and 3rd in AG.  Edmund 20:38.  Turns out it happened again, the course was short by 1/4 mile.

Iron Girl Triathlon
June 29, 2008.
Donna Waddell completed this triathlon in 3:03:00 at Lake Lanier Islands.  Finished in 4th in age group.

Possum Trot 10K
June 14, 2008
Joe Dollar ran this favorite 10K in 45:31.

Dennis Kelly continues to knock out races.
May 31 Sweet Tomatoes 5K in 19:51.
May 31 March Against Meth 5K 19:59 1st AG, 3 OA.
June 21 Marigold 10K 42:22 a new PR.
June 21 Dash and Splash 5K in 20:42.
Swat Trot 5k 20:21 1 AG.
June 28 City Lights Star Chase 5K 19:59 11OA, 2nd AG
July 5 Freedom 5K 19:42 1AG, 11OA PR

Sweetwater H2O Half Marathon
April 26, 2008
Bob Frost on a course that was so hard; some of the trails would have been challenging just to hike on, finished in a 2:52:17.68 (108 out of 153).  According to the posted race results, Brandie Unterreiner finished with 2:28:23.97 - #1 in her age group.

Country Music Half Marathon
April 26, 2008
Holly Donaldson ran a 2:06:43 in Nashville.

Jonquil City Jog 5k
 April 26, 2008
Joseph Dollar finished 1st in his age group with a time of 21:11.  He was aiming for 21:00.  The silver lining was that they gave key lime pies to 1st place finishers; and his wife pushed his 5 month old in both of their 1st 5k each.

The ROK Run 5k in Dallas
April 26, 2008
It was a fast downhill point to point course.  Dennis Kelley ran 19:55 for 2nd overall.

Tim Giles wins Olympic 5K
April 5, 2008 Boling Park
Tim Giles led from start to finish in the rain, winning the Cherokee County Senior Olympics 5K in 30:19.  Holly Donaldson and John McCusker served as the pacers for the event.

ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon
March 30, 2008
On the Half Marathon side Nicole Crosby ran her first race ever, in 2:10:00.  Dennis Kelly ran a 1:40:32.  Melissa Wright hobbled in with a 2:58:46 with a hurt achilles tendon. 
In the Marathon; Brandie Unterreiner had a time of 4:01:03, shaving off 34 minutes from last year!  Holly Donaldson ran a 4:31:48 and liked the new course.  Kathy Hyatt ran a 5:30:29.

MUST Run for Cam 5k
March 15, 2008 Boling Park
Holly Donaldson finished 2nd overall, and John McCusker 4th overall.

Hoya N Hare 5K
March 22, 2008 Kennesaw
Joseph Dollar placed 2nd in Age Group with 21:35, and Dennis Kelly, 1st in AG with 20:43.

Dennis Kelly on the Run...
March 2, March in Like a Lion 5k in Jasper, 20:58, 6th OA.  March 8, two races, Coulter Hampton 5k, 21:26, 4th OA, 1 AG; 614 1st mile, uphill 2nd.  South Jackson 5k, 21:19, 4th OA, 2 AG.  March 9 Trot for Tots 5K, 6th OA.  20:22.

Alpharetta Marathon
March 1, 2008
On a tough hilly course, four of our runners excelled.  Holly Donaldson set a PR and a 4th place AG finish in 4:28:11.  Possible member Laura Alley finished in 4th place AG, 4:31:59 with Tara Stanisci right behind in AG in 4:32:02.  Katherine Hyatt in her first marathon finished in 5:58:07, 7th place.  And Donna Waddell winning her age group in 6:30:33.

Chattahoochee Road Runners 10K
March 1, 2008
On a good morning for a run with temperatures rising from 49 degrees.  Although the course is essentially billed as a fast downhill course; it actually desends 287 feet covering 1.53 miles of the course;  the rest being flat or uphills.  Going with the flow of the course was Joe Dollar finishing 46:20.  Lori Jordan and Nicole Shaub finished in 1:00:43 both with PRs, and John McCusker finishing in 1:00:58.

Berry Half Marathon
March 1, 2008
Dennis Kelly finished the Berry Half Marathon in 1:41:55PR.  He ran the first 6 miles under 800 pace and the last 7 under 730.  He was 29th overall on this well planned and great course. 


Chattahoochee Challenge 10K
February 9, 2008
Dennis Kelly ran his way to a PR in 43:46, 11th in his age group.  Joe Dollar ran a 48:02.  Lori Jordan 423 in her first 10K ran a 1:03:50 a 1017 pace, along with Nicole Shaub 1:03:51.

Red Top Mountain Trail Run
February 10, 2008
Dennis Kelly ran this tough 11.5 mile course in 1:40:58 a 847 pace.  Bob Frost also ran this tough course in 2:10:10.

Resolution Run 10K
January 1, 2008
The first race of the year, Dennis Kelly, Kathy Hyatt, Melissa Wright were out there with 44:58PR, 1:03:56, and 1:04:39.

Rocket City Marathon
December 8, 2007
Wes McKean reached the 1/2 way point in 2:13:10, and finished the Rocket City Marathon in 5:13:54.

Sanchez in 4th place finish at Atlanta Marathon
Nov 22, 2007
Enrique Sanchez made his marathon debut finishing 4th overall, with a time of 2:50:32.  Tara Stanisci also made her debut finishing in 4:55:43.

Atlanta Half Marathon
Nov 22, 2007
Dennis Kelly 1:49:07, Rebecca Sanders 1:58:44, Kathy Hyatt 2:30:05, Melissa Wright, 2:48:21, Donna Waddell 2:54:27.

United Way Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 17, 2007 Cartersville
Dennis Kelly did a double run, finishing 10th overall in 20:50.

Legacy 5K
Nov 17, 2007
In Kennesaw, Dennis Kelly no longer needed the hat and gloves and finished 11th overall in 21:09.

ATC Cross Country Boling Park
October 28, 2007
A day after the Half Marathon, Kathy Hyatt ran our favorite course in 30:05, 2nd in her age group.

Silver Comet Half Marathon
October 27, 2007
Personal Records were set at this year's Silver Comet Half Marathon.  This was Joe Dollar's  1st half marathon with 1:42:00.  Holly Donaldson at 1:54:00, Kathy Hyatt - 2:08:51, Jamie Jones - 2:15:00, Donna Waddell - 2:36:00. 

Marble Festival 5K
October 6, 2007
A comfortable 72 degrees greeded the runners.  Tara Stanisci led most of the way finishing in 28:35.  Tara is training for the upcoming Atlanta Half Marathon.  Kathy Hyatt ran strong finishing in 28:25 passing Tara at the end.  John McCusker finished in 29:31.

Cartersville 10K
October 6, 2007
On a warm and humid morning, and race delay Dennis Kelly ran a 46:14 finishing 3rd in his age group.

Brian Oringderff readys for Ultra runs. 
Read about his preparation in the Training and Racing page. 

Enrique Sanchez wins AIS 5K
Sep 29, 2007
On a crisp cool morning, Foothills runner Enrique Sanchez won the AIS 5K with a time of 16:19, on a hilly course.  John McCusker was 4th in his age group with 28:40.

Buckhead Sizzler 10K
Sep 29, 2007
Kathy Hyatt and Jamie Jones ran this fast course, setting PRs with times of 1:00:31 and 1:00:34.  Joseph Dollar finished was turning out 7:20 miles to finish in 44:42.

Mountain Power 5K
Sep 22, 2007
Blue Ridge.  Kathy Hyatt ran this event in 28:24, taking 2nd in her age group.  Jamine Jones ran a 28:30 taking 1st place in her age group.

Roman Rumble 5K
Sep 15, 2007
Dennis Kelly ran this flat course by the river, sort of the "Boling Park" of Floyd county, except it was a concrete trail.  Dennis was 2nd in his Age Group with 21:27.  300 were entered.

Choice Point Winward Challenge 5K
Sep 12, 2007
For the first 4 minutes of the race Dennis Kelly was leading, right behind the motorcycle.  This a very hilly two lap course, with a lot of walkers to navigate through.  Dennis finished 12th overall in 22:09.

Roswell Rise and Run 5K
Sep 9, 2007
Joseph Dollar finished 2nd in his age group in 20:52.

US 10K Classic
Sep 3, 2007
Kathy Hyatt, Donna Waddell and Dennis Kelly ran this basically uphill course from the Galleria to White Water along Route 41.  Dennis was happy to be seeded and start with the Kenyans, ATC guys, and local runner Scott Lowe.  Dennis finished in the top 1000.  Donna and Kathy ran the race together and finished 1:14:36.

Cherokee Chase 5K
Sep 1, 2007
Joe Dollar ran a PR 20:46 for this event, with the course looping around Main Street in Woodstock.

Dinosaur Dash 5K
August 2007
Joe Dollar took 3rd place in his age group with a time of 21:45.

Etowah River Run 5k
July 28, 2007
Rain at race time.  John McCusker ran a 31:24.  Bill Muddiman took 2nd in his age group, with 31:23; Bertice Muddiman, 32:00, took 1st and Gloria McCusker took 3rd in their age group 51:15; Kathy Hyatt set a PR with 27:47; Pete French returning to running ran a 23:50; Rob Frost ran a 27:01. Dennis Kelly finished in 21:34.  Rebecca Sanders ran the 5K in 22:35 and then ran the 1K with her daughter Julia.  Joe Dollar finished in 21:12.

Woodstock Freedom Run 5K (2.83 miles)
July 4, 2007
Record times were run, but to only find out that the course was actually 2.83 miles.  With a time calculator the adjusted time for a 5K would be Bill 31:00 and Bertice Muddiman 32:08, Kathy Hyatt 27:54, and John McCusker 31:52.

Peachtree Road Race 10K
July 4, 2007
Rebecca Sanders was in time Group 1B and ran a 50:25, 319 in the women's group; Brian Oringdreff also in 1B finished in 50:39; Denise Gamble was in her first 10k finished in 1:08:00 starting in the last time group; Joe Dollar finished in 45:07; Dennis Kelly lowered his 10k time to 45:43;  Brandie Unterreiner finished in 55:18;  Ron Rollins and Terry Nations were also at the event.  Melissa Wright ran a 1:07:38.

Possum Trot 10K
June 2007
Joseph Dollar ran the Possum Trot 10K in 46:14.

Celebrate America 5k
May 28, 2007 Alpharetta
Brian Oringderff ran the Celebrate Ameica 5k in Alpharetta on Memorial Day and ran a Personal Best of 22:57.  Denise Gamble also ran a Personal Best in 30:06.  Melissa Wright was in the 10K running a 1:03:58.

Duck Dash and Young Life
May 19 and May 12, 2007
Dennis Kelly continues his running adventures by running the Duck Dash 5k in 20:14, 4th overall.  A week earlier he ran the Young Life Jasper Jog in 22:21, 1st in Age Group.

Ranger Run 5K
Brian Oringderff tackled a tough couse, with a 1.5 mile complete climb at the Ranger Run 5k.  He finished in 26:16, 3rd in age group.

Library Run 5K
May 5, 2007
On a cool morning, John McCusker ran to a 2nd place Age Group Finish in 27:51; along with Dr. Kathy Hyatt, 1st in AG; Bertice Muddiman, 1st in AG; and Bill Muddiman, 1st in AG.

Fiesta 5K in Baltimore MD
May 5, 2007 Baltimore, MD

Dennis Kelly had a great race in Baltimore today, as he ran a 20:23 and finished 20th out of 363.

Country Music Half Marathon
April 28, 2007  Nashville
Holly Donaldson completed the Country Music Half Marathon in 2:03:47, a 927 pace.

5K Run for Cancer Research
April 14, 2007  Boling Park
After a very quick start Dennis Kelly moved up to second place and held on to finish 2nd Overall, under 21:00.  Rebecca Sanders started out in 3rd position but was edged out in the last 1/4 mile to finish 4th Overall, 1st in her age Group 35-39.

Snow Flurries at Run for the Son 5K
April 7, 2007
A cold winters morning 28 degrees with snow flurries greeted the runners, some 50 degrees colder than a few days before.  Brian Oringderff led the way with 23:28, 3rd in AG; Kathy Hyatt in 31:09, 1st in AG, Jamie Lanning in 31:49, 2nd in AG, and John McCusker in 32:00, 3rd in AG.

Making Strides for the Extension 5k
April 7, 2007 Marietta
Dennis Kelly finished the race in 21:21, 15th overall and 2nd in his age group.

ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon fields 12
March 25, 2007
The ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon drew a large group of runners from the Foothills Running Club, running the streets of downtown Atlanta.
In the Marathon is Brandie Unterreiner finished in 4:35:07, Holly Donaldson 4:38:53, Becky Rosenberg 5:14:43, Chris Thomas 3:53:12, Terry Nations 5:02:32.
In the Half Marathon is John McCusker 2:28:04, Lewis Santoni 1:44:18, Kathy Hyatt 2:45:43, Donna Waddell 2:36:33, Linda Winch 2:03:45, Rachel Hovington 1:54:58, Wes McKean 2:02:19 and Brian Oringdeff 2:13:11.

March In Like A Lion...
March 4, 2007
Kathy Hyatt, 33:59 and her sister Jamie Jones 32:46, finished 2-1 in their age group.  Donna Waddell finished 1st in her age group, 34:54.

Chattahoochee Road Runners 10K
March 3, 2007
Dennis Kelly led the way with a time of 46:20, setting a personal record by 2:29.  Brian Oringderff, new to racing has finished in 50:25.  Kathy Hyatt also set a PR with a 1:09:27.  John McCusker, running under the weather, finished in 1:09:47.  And Donna Waddell finished in 1:06:40 taking third in her age group. 

A Cold Chattahoochee Challenge 10K
Feb 10, 2007
With a wind chill of 23 degrees, our Club members did not wear short or t-shirts like other competitors were wearing, insteaded they opted for nice warm layers.  Seven Foothills runners braved the elements to run some great times.  Dennis Kelley led the way with a 48:49.  Holly Donaldson in 54:37, Terry Nations 54:58, John McCusker 1:02:01, Tim Giles 1:03:13, Kathy Hyatt 1:11:43 and Donna Waddell 1:12:05.

Sonja Friend-Uhl wins ING Miami Half Marathon in 1:19:29
Jan 28, 2007
Sonja Friend-Uhl who shares a great deal of knowledge with our Club, has won the ING Miami Half Marathon in 1:19:29.

John McCusker received the RRCA National Volunteer Award
Jan 20, 2007
Marlene Atwood, Georgia State Representative, for the RRCA awarded Foothills Running Club President, John McCusker the RRCA National Volunteer Award.  The success of the RRCA and its clubs and events is based on the spirit of volunteerism.  Since its inception in 1958, the RRCA has relied on the spirit of volunteers to carry out programs, find sponsors, hand out water, work finish lines, publish newsletters, and many other necessary and important tasks.  It is in recognition of these volunteers that the RRCA developed the RRCA National Volunteer Award Certificates. 

ATC Resolution Run 10K
Jan 1, 2007
Dennis Kelly ran the Resolution Run in Kennesaw with a time of 48:13.

Turkey Trot 5K and Legacy 5K
Nov 18, 2006
Dennis Kelly continues to set PRs in the 5K.  Dennis ran the United Way Turkey Trot in Catersville, setting a PR of 22:40; 3rd in age group, 7th overall.  In the Legacy 5K for Lung Cancer Research, Dennis ran a 22:57 finishing 3rd in his age group, 28th overall.

Flap Jack 5K
Nov 11, 2006
On a warm morning for the Flap Jack Run 5K, known for producing Personal Records.  New member Dennis Kelly set the pace, finishing in 23:13 a PR and 2nd in his Age Group.  Kathy Hyatt, coming off a sprained ankle, also finished with a PR in 29:41, 2nd in her age group.  Bill Muddiman was battling for a position and finished in 3rd place in his Age Group.  Bertice Muddiman won her age group.  John McCusker, with an IT-Band injury finished in 26:45, 2nd in his age group.

Chasing the Turkeys 5K
Tim Giles ran a very hilly course in the Towne Lake area finishing with an even pace of 934.  31:25 was his time and only one award for 40+.

Silver Comet Half Marathon
Three Foothills Runners running within 2 minutes of each other, finished with Brandie Unterreiner 2:00:41, Holly Donaldson, and Alan Preis.

Toronto Marathon
Donna Waddell headed north for this event.  Donna finished in 6:07:37.

ATC Cross Country 5K
October 22, 2006
Kathy Hyatt ran through the puddles at Boling Park on this damp, muddy, and wet morning to finish in 2nd place in her age group, in 31:55. 

Apple Festival Run 5K
Foothills Runners Love Apples
Two USATF GA Champions, Awards, and Car
October 14, 2006


John McCusker, Donna Waddell, Kathy Hyatt, & Emily Davenport
It was the coldest morning so far for a run, at 34 degrees.  This two loop course had one hill, 2x's, in downtown Ellijay.  Bertice Muddiman, was awarded the USATF GA Master Champion in her age group, and received a medal and $100.  Bertice also won her age group receiving an ceramic apple on a base award.  John McCusker was also awarded USATF GA Master Champion in his age group 45-49, receiving a medal and a 1939 Licoln Zephehyr two door Coupe, (1:24 scale.)  Kathy Hyatt won her age group, Emily Davenport 2nd;  Donna Waddell won her age group; and Bill Muddiman won his age group; and all received an apple award.  Also joining us was Kathy Hyatt's father in-law, and several friends from Ellijay.

Marble Festival 5K
October 7, 2006

The Marble Festival Run was a chilly run in Jasper.  Kathy Hyatt, Donna Waddell, John McCusker, Bill and Bertice Muddiman ran the out and back course, with Bill and Bertice winning in their age groups.

Dragon 5K
September 24, 2006

This afternoon race, in between showers was a good way to kick off the Fall racing season.  John McCusker led the way on this fast out and challenging back course.  John finished in 27:30, 1st in his age group.  Tim Giles finished in 30:48, taking 1st in his age group.  Kathy Hyatt set a PR and took 2nd in her age group in 31:07.

Etowah River Run 5K
July 29, 2006

This year's Etowah River Run 5K sported a new course, with a faster 1 mile downhill.  Local runner Rob Dooley finished in 21:36, followed by John McCusker in 25:51 (PR).  Bill Muddiman finished in 30:23, 2nd in Age Group.  Bertice Muddiman 30:23 and Gloria McCusker took 1st and 3rd in their age groups.  Kathy Hyatt set a PR finishing in 31:50.  Melissa Wright returned to the racing scene finishing in 38:14.
Full Race Results can be found at:
http://www.active.com/results/display_html.cfm?results_file=1332241_20060802060211.htm

Woodstock Freedom Run 5K
July 4, 2006

Amy Stewart leads a group of Foothill Runners to the finish of the Woodstock Freedom Run 5k on this warm and humid morning.  Amy's time was 19:10, 1st place in her age group and 3rd overall.  John McCusker set a PR finishing in 27:19.  Kathy Hyatt crossed the line in 30:00.  Bertice Muddiman won her age group; Bill Muddiman finished 2nd in his age group with 30:45;  Tim Giles finished 2nd in his age group in 29:53.

Possum Trot 10K
June 16, 2006

Running conditions were great for running on this flat course at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell.  John McCusker, running his longest distance of the year, finished in 1:04:08, a 10:18 pace, (1:03:36 watch time.) This was also Kathy Hyatt's longest run finished in 1:11:38, who was running with Donna Waddell who finished in 1:11:38, (1:11:04 watch time.) PR.  Full results are on Active.com.

Library Run 5K
May 6, 2006

Amy Stewart won the 2006 Library Run with a time of 19:46. Kathy Hyatt and Beth ran the race together, and with a quick sprint to the finish Kathy won 2nd place in her age group, and a door prize. Bertice Muddiman won her age group and Bill Muddiman finished 2nd in his. John McCusker finish in 28:08, his fastest run this year.

Country Music Half Marathon
April 29, 2006

Brandie Unterreiner on her way to finishing her first half marathon, with a chip time of 2:05:32. 



Knoxville Marathon
March 26, 2006

Amy Stewart finished a close 2nd place in her age group, just 1 minute out of first, at the Knoxville Marathon in 3:26:47.  Amy's 8th place overall finish was also just 10 minutes out of 1st place.



Holly Springs 5K
March 18, 2006

This is a challenging course which has its uphills and downhills that Tim Giles 30:11, Bill Muddiman, Bertice Muddiman, and Ron Rollins took on.  All won their respective age groups.