Fitness

Sports Achievements
My fitness goal is to improve my quality of life, thereby better serving my God, my family, my church, and my community.  Here's a little history on my fitness achievements.

Sawbriar Half Marathon - Jamestown, TN - April 10th, 2021 - What a joy to train and run with one of my own boys!  Gabriel and I completed our race 10:03 pace per mile in 2:11:42. How cool was it for Gabriel to win first place in his very first half?! 

Haunted Half Marathon - Cookeville, TN - October 13th, 2019 - This one was a blast to run with John Smith and Nathan Aaron, who were first time halfers. 
13.1 miles in 2hrs 57mins. 
Haunted Half Marathon with Nathan and John


Warrior 5k Sparta - March, 2019
 
Warrior 5k with Gabriel & Ethan
Turkey Trot 5k Cookeville - Nov, 2018
Turkey Trot with the O'Neals & Lankfords



Tough Mudder Nashville - Saturday, Sept 15th, 2018.
Benefits: Wounded Warrior Project
NotesThis was my second in the Tough Mudder series.  After doing a full in 2013, I returned for a half in 2018.  The mudder was 6 miles, but after all the other fun running back and forth, I had 8 miles total. 
Team: Christopher Wiles, Ty Webb, Danny Luke, Mike O'Neal, Dale Officer
Race Results - https://toughmudder.com/2018-tougher-mudder-nashville-race-results
My Results
  • Time: 3:51 - 8 miles
Mike, Danny, Ty, Dale, Topher



Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon - Saturday, August 25th, 2018.
Benefits: 
Notes: This was my first real, timed, outdooor triathlon and I loved it! This course is a great beginner course.  I hope to bring Gabriel and Ethan to compete next year.
Team: Ty Webb, Brandon Hillis, Christopher Wiles
Race Resultshttp://www.amatteroftiming.com/results/event_result_page/198
My Results
  • Overall - 145 out of 518.
  • Age Group - 10 out of 28 in Male 35-39
  • Swim (200yd) Time: 4:49
  • T1 Time - 4:11
  • Bike (9.6mi) Time - 32:18 - 17.8mph
  • T2 Time - 1:44
  • Run (2mi) Time - 15:54 - 7:57min/mile

Topher, Ty, & Brandon at the Finish Line.

Rock & Row Triathlon - Saturday, April 14th, 2018.
Benefits: Benefits support the Rock Island State Park
Notes: 5k Paddle, 5k Run, 5k Bike.  Lightning and Rain held this one up, so we only competed in the run and cycle portions. 
Team: Ty Webb, Mike O'Neal, Christopher Wiles
Race Results - https://www.supportapark.com/uploads/2/6/0/2/26023562/2018overall_timesfinal__2_.pdf
My Results
  • Overall - 65 out of 106.
  • Time: 59:31 
Kayaking with Mike in preparation in the rain.
Warrior 5k - Saturday, March 10th, 2018.
Benefits: Benefits support the White County High School Warriors Baseball Team
Notes: Running with this group was fun and supported a team I love.  We hope the event grows!
Team: Topher, Gabriel Wiles, Ethan Wiles & many from Central Church of Christ

  • My Results: 27:43 at 9:21min/mile pace
  • Splits: 8:42 - 8:32 - 10:44

Central Church of Christ Crew

Medal Winners


Turkey Trot - Thursday, November 23rd, 2017.
Benefits: Benefits support the Putnam County YMCA
Notes: 5k run.  I ran with Ethan on this one, pacing him.  He rocked it! 
Team: Mike O'Neal, Lacee & Austin Hill, Gabriel, Ethan, Lindsey & Sean Yoder
My Results
  • Time: 34:46 - 11:01 min/mile
  • With the O'Neal Family!
  • Splits: 10:54 - 11:43 - 10:28 - 8:48
Indianapolis Brickyard Halfmarathon - 2016

Half Marathon in Indianapolis with Don Page and Dan Henning



St. Jude Marathon Memphis TN - 2014
Time: 4 hrs 6 mins
Gabriel and Ethan wear my St. Jude's marathon swag when I got home.