FORT BENNING, Ga., (July 9, 2014) -- The Army Ten-Miler is a chance for Soldiers to show their running talents and represent Fort Benning. Open to active-duty military stationed at Fort Benning, Lori Smith, director of fitness facilities, said she is looking for eight competitive male and female athletes to participate on the Fort Benning team and compete in Washington, D.C., in October.
"The Army Ten-Miler has such a long history in (Washington) that we've always had a team up ... it's important to have Fort Benning's name shown on the list of teams that are there," Smith said. "We are one of the bigger installations in the country; it shows that we're providing some esprit de corps. There is more to being a Soldier ... there is that level of morale."
She said she is looking for runners who are sub60-minute runners for men and sub70-minute runners for women.
Smith said she wants both men and women to participate.
"Even if you are unsure of your time, still come out and run," Smith said. "That is just the ideal times for runners. I'm looking for the most competitive team I can get."
The course on Sand Hill is a lot more challenging than the one in Washington, Smith said. If they do well at the qualifier here, they will do even better at the District.
Fort Benning teams have done well at previous Army Ten-Miler events, and she has confidence about this year too, Smith said.
"I don't have any doubt that this team coming up will do exactly the same," she said.
Tryouts for the team start at 6:30 a.m. July 18, July 25, Aug. 9 and Aug. 22 at the Santiago Fitness Center on Sand Hill.
"Support the Army, support the cause, support MWR - just be part of it," she said.
For more information, email Lori Smith at lori.m.smith38.naf@mail.mil.
Fort Benning's Army Ten-Miler Qualifier dates and times:
•6:30 a.m. July 18 at Santiago Fitness Center, Sand Hill
•6:30 a.m. July 25 at Santiago Fitness Center, Sand Hill
•6:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at Santiago Fitness Center, Sand Hill
•6:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at Santiago Fitness Center, Sand Hill
Registration is onsite. Email Lori Smith at lori.m.smith38.naf@mail.mil for more information.
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