Team Hunt Strong, Train To Hunt Came, They Climbed/Stalked, & They Conquered!!

Published by Davie at April 30, 2011

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Going from being completely dry to drenched in sweat less than 6 minutes is exactly what Team Hunt Strong, Train To Hunt felt as they pushed, pulled, and battled their way to the top of Ft. Myers tallest skyscraper. The American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb ( http://www.lungusa.org/) was a success, especially for Team Hunt Strong, Train To Hunt! This climb took place in Ft. Myers, Florida at The High Point Place Condominiums which consisted of 30 Floors and 540 steps. Hats off to Kurt Goerke and his team for making this climb possible. This was one of the most organized climbs I have participated in thus far.

As always, I continue to preach how preparation is the key to victory. Team Hunt Strong, Train To Hunt headed down to Ft. Myers the day before the race to ensure we would be well-rested as we attempted to climb the “tower of terror”. We set ourselves up for victory by making sure we were nutritionally , physically, and mentally prepared. We were very optimistic we would perform well and overcome the pain as we gasp for air and as our muscles burn with as lactic acid sets in. This building’s stairwell was a dungeon of unpainted concrete blocks. Just walking through the stairwell you smelled nothing more than concrete dust, so just imagine what we were about to breathe in as we climbed. This is why they call these races Fight For Air Climbs!

Team Results: Team Hunt Strong, Train To Hunt comes in FIRST PLACE!!!!!! I could not be more proud of my team and their accomplishments. Our overall team average was 3:45, which won by a total of 28 seconds.

Individual Results: Davie Ferraro (2:52), 1st place for the 18 to 29 year old and 3rd place overall, Susan Kirham (3:57), 1st place overall and a New Record for females, Bob Hendryx (4:24), 3rd place 50 to 59 year old age males, Robin Ferraro (5:16), 4th place for 18 to 29 year old females, and Shelby (5:39), 5th place for females 30 to 39 years old.

Click on this link http://www.altavistasports.com/results/20 11results/alaclimbFTMYERS04302011.htm to see the official results!

Check out some of the photos taken at the Climb!

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Congratulations to Michael Peters of Indianapolis who won the overall climb with a time of 2:39 and Chad Kreiley, 2nd place overall finisher with a time of 2:42. I can’t wait till next year! 2:30 will be my goal. Hunt Strong, Train To Hunt!