FORT BENNING, Ga., (Aug. 27, 2014) -- Seventeen runners rallied together Aug. 22 at Santiago Fitness Center for the final Fort Benning Army Ten-Miler qualifier.
After completing the course, top finisher Brett Carter, currently in the Armor Basic Officer Leadership Course, said he PCSed from Fort Knox, Kentucky, nearly 11 days ago and noticed the humidity difference.
His finishing time was clocked at 53 minutes and 41 seconds.
"He is a potential sub 50-minute (runner)," said Lori Smith, director of fitness facilities.
Last year, Carter said he ran for the All-Army team, which gave him the opportunity to experience the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C.
"I ran it last year," he said. "It was my first time and it was just an amazing experience."
During the first wave at the Army Ten-Miler they let all the wounded warriors go, Carter said. Some of them had only one leg and were running at a good pace, which is amazing.
Last year, Carter said he ran for the All Army team, which gave him the opportunity to experience the Army-Ten Miler in Washington, D.C.
"I ran it last year," he said. "It was my first time and it was just an amazing experience."
During the first wave at the Army Ten-Miler they let all the wounded warriors go, Carter said. Some of them had only one leg and were running at a good pace, which is amazing.
"I just really wanted to get back and be able to run it," he said. "It's a lot easier to run with a group ... it makes the run a lot more enjoyable."
Carter said due to his schedule at ABOLC he is only able to run 40-mile weeks with the goal of running at least five miles per day.
Top female finisher Erin Engelhardt, 690th Medical Company, 14th Combat Support Hospital, finished with a time of 74 minutes and 47 seconds.
Engelhardt said she hadn't had time this summer to train for the qualifier, she had a history of running and works out at the gym.
"When I started lifting, that improved my run time overall," she said.
If she qualifies, Engelhardt said she will train more often and harder by running and continue her bodybuilding and cross-fit exercising regiment.
She said she used to race in high school and being apart of a team again was her inspiration to run in the qualifier.
Compared to running alone at the qualifier, Engelhardt said, she can imagine that the Army Ten-Miler has a constant cheer and support system the entire run.
"I run a lot better when I'm with people," she said.
The Army Ten-Miler will take place Oct. 14 in Washington, D.C.
TOP 5 FINISHERS:
Brett Carter: 53:41
Brandon Purdeu: 60:55
Rafael Merced: 62:15
Robert Brown: 64:21
Adam Patten: 64:24
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