Stevens and Harrison first at First Responders 5K

Connor Stevens outtran his fellow Florida State University student Tyler Moriarty 17:53 to 18:02 to win the third annual FSU First Responders Unit 5K on Saturday morning, 21 January 2012. Stevens has only been running for about two years, picking up wins at campus races such as the 2010 Salmonole 5K during his brief career. Moriarty, on the other hand, is less than a year from sping 2011, when he completed his tour as a distance runner for Newsome High School in Lithia, Florida.


Duane Evans was the fastest master runner in the race, finishing 6th overall in 20:28 and beating out FAMU philosophy professor Mike LaBossiere (8th, 20:50) for the honor.


In the women's competition, Florida State University student Kate Harrison prevailed with a 22:53, finishing 300 meters ahead of female runner-up Sarah Purcell. Christine Gallagher was the first master woman, covering the course in 26:50.


Without the support of the Florida State University First Responder Unit, no road races would take place on the FSU campus--or at least those races would be a lot less safe. The FRU provides emergency medical support at every campus event, where their distinctive vehicle is a regular site. They aren't just a token presence, either--the FRU's actions at the 2011 Tallahassee Marathon saved the life of a runner who had gone into cardiac arrest less than 200 meters from the finish line. The 67 athletes who finished the 2012 FRU 5K should be commended for their support of the event. You'd think that more runners would want to help out such an essential organization by participating.


Top Ten Men

1. 17:53 ~ Connor Stevens (M, 21)
2. 18:02 ~ Tyler Moriarty (M, 18)
3. 18:43 ~ Philip Fralix (M, 18)
4. 20:19 ~ Joseph Collar (M, 20)
5. 20:19 ~ Erik Wickstorm (M, 34)
6. 20:28 ~ Duane Evans (M, 44)
7. 20:43 ~ Travis Close (M, 22)
8. 20:50 ~ Michael La Bossiere (M, 45)
9. 21:11 ~ Paul Hoover (M, 61)
10. 21:47 ~ John Dascomb (M, 28)

Top Ten Women

1. 22:53 ~ Kate Harrison (F, 20)
2. 24:03 ~ Sara Purcell (F, 20)
3. 24:14 ~ Casey Dunphy (F, 19)
4. 24:45 ~ Mary Jane Tucker (F, 23)
5. 25:14 ~ Erika Zednek (F, 39)
6. 25:35 ~ Lindsey Furrow (F, 19)
7. 26:08 ~ Haley Longhi (F, 18)
8. 26:10 ~ Julia Accardo (F, 33)
9. 26:11 ~ Daniel Gidaro (F, 28)
10. 26:50 ~ Christine Gallagher (F, 41)

FSU First Responders Unit 5K winners, 2010-2012
Date	Men	Women
20 Jan 2010	17:40, Raley Beggs	19:14, Katherine McMeekin
29 Jan 2011	17:47, Matt Bulecza	21:54, Kellie Gerbers
21 Jan 2012	17:53, Connor Stevens	22:53, Kate Harrison

Links

• Complete results of the 2012 FSU First Responders Unit 5K at gulfwinds.org
  http://www.gulfwinds.org/raceresults/2012/First%20Responders.asp
  
  
• 2011 story, "Bulecza and Gerbers respond well to competition at FRU 5K"
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2011/01/fru-2011.html
  
  
• 2010 story, "Victory for Beggs, McMeekin at First Responders 5K"
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2010/01/during-floridas-territorial-period-last.html
  
  
• Keep track of upcoming races in the Tallahassee region at Trouble Afoot!
  http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/search/label/calendar?max-results=1