Run For the Team 5K August 30, 2014

The York County Quick Response Team (QRT) along with Newberry Township Police Department  hosted the 8th Annual running of the Run For the Team 5K, held the morning of Saturday, August 30, 2014. The event involved a 5k run/walk  followed by an awards ceremony. The event took place in Newberry Township and Lewisberry Borough.


This event benefits the members of the York County Quick Response Team (QRT) to offset the cost of training and equipment. This county asset is essential in maintaining safety and order during high risk police incidents and arrests. The athletes support of the QRT 5k Run/Walk directly provides officers with the tools needed to perform their duties as members of the team.

The event took place in Lewisberry Borough Park. The race began at 8:30 sharp. The Age Groups are as follows: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. Awards were given as follows: Overall male and female winners will receive a trophy and a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 male and female finishers in each age group (excluding overall winners).

 

Daniel knows this course. He is 9 years old. He has been running this race in Lewisberry since age 5 by himself. The first time he ran it, it was raining and the Lewisberry police kept a watch on him as he ran the 3.1 Mile Course. They were amazed that he could run it at such a young age by himself. Daniel beat many of the so called athletes in the race. Here is the reason why Daniel is no stranger to the Lewisberry Police Department.

 

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Daniel and David started this 5K race. They had to run down the hill from the park in Newberry Township into Lewisberry Borough. They had to run to the other end of town turn around and run back up the hill to the finish line. David started this race but I was sure he would not finish. Yes, he can run a mile on a nearly flat surface but this is a 5K. If he can run this, then I have two long distance runners to train.

 

I Am Pissed Off!!!

 

Daniel ran this race in 25 Minutes, 24 Second. He came in Second in the 14 and Under Division. That was faster than the Hershey 5K race. This race had hills while the Hershey race did not. So Daniel improved over one week of practice.

 

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When Daniel goes by the camera, do you see that water bottle that he is carrying? Here is why I am pissed off. For 5 years I trained him not to take water while running a 2K or 5K. Now if he was running 10 to 100 mile races then yes, take water. Daniel had less than 3 minutes to go in the race.

 

So what did Daniel do? On the hill, he stops at the water bar and goes drinking. You can see him in the video carrying his water bottle to the finish line. It was not hot at all this morning.  While he was doing that, an 11 year old boy (You can see him start with Daniel in Part 1) who did not stop for water ran past him. Here is the reason why Daniel came in second instead of first.

 

All I can say is that it is best to make these mistakes in races that do not mean anything. I would have had a heart attack if at age 16 he went to the WPIAA State Championship Run and he did that. So add that to making sure his shoes are tide, making sure he goes to the bathroom, and he knows the rule of the race. Believe it or not at State and National Meets I see 18 year old make these mistakes.

When it came time to hand out the awards, everyone who was present got their awards but Daniel. Then the Police sergeant  pointed to me and ask did he give Daniel his award for second place? I said no, so he called Daniel up and gave him his 2nd place medal and a free pass to Sky Round  Top.

What about David?

 

David is not Daniel. It is too early for David to attempt a 5K. David wanted to run with his brother and he quit when Daniel and the group of people ran away from him. Maybe next year David!