Alumni Racing Update: Schab’s sick double

Marist Running Alum Mike Schab had a very varied racing weekend last Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, Schabby took fourth in the Greenbelt 50-kilometer run (yes, that’s 31 miles, for those keeping score at home) in 5:02:40. His race report, via email: “Was nowhere near ready for the hills on the northern 3 miles of the trail (was a double out-and-back). Training at Sunken Meadow was really no help. Went off course once and wiped out on the trail a few times. All part of the experience. I’m not a big eater, but food at the finish line – Fantastic!’’

On Sunday, Schab ran the 14^th annual Elizabeth McNamee 5K in his hometown of West Islip. He has only missed this race once, in 2005 due to a late MAAC Outdoor Championship date, and so despite a hard and long 31 miles he said he “figured I had to run it.” Here is his short race report, via email: “Hurting the first mile and ran a 6:30. Started feeling better and came back with two 5:47s. Finish time: 18:47 (17^th place). Overall, a successful weekend.”

I would say so! Nicely done!