2/8/2025

The Frostbite 5K Prediction Race

Munroe Falls, Ohio

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  27:23

Predicted Time:  27:11

Difference:  :12

Overall Place:  10th Place / 112

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  29:44

Predicted Time:  30:00

Difference:  :16

Overall Place:  14th Place / 112

Scott Orlando

Finish Time:  24:35

Predicted Time:  24:10

Difference:  :25

Overall Place:  17th Place / 112

Kelli Tomblin

Finish Time:  34:15

Predicted Time:  35:10

Difference:  :55

Overall Place:  40th Place / 112

Gretchen Snyder

Finish Time:  29:41

Predicted Time:  28:00

Difference:  1:41

Overall Place:  61st Place / 112

Brittany Kiehl

Volunteered for early packet pick up duties.

Race Recap By Scott Orlando:

This morning I ran my first race of 2025. I wasn’t confident how things would go because I have been nursing a sore back since my last race on New Year’s Eve. Thankfully my back held out and I had an enjoyable run.

The Frostbite 5K certainly lived up to its name! Morning temperatures were in the high teens with a chilly wind.  Being a prediction race you win by being closest to your predicted time not by being the fastest. Because speed isn’t a factor in winning I dialed down my pace to a predicted time of 24:10. I finished in a time of 24:35 placing 17th overall.

Participants received hoodies and much needed hand warmers. There were plenty of snacks available post race. The course revisions made for a smoother and improved 2 loop running experience around the lake.

Thank you to Brittany Kiehl for volunteering for early packet pick up and to Mike Williams who stuck around to help clean up.
Congratulations to Kelli Tomblin for making her Team-ER race debut and to Gretchen Snyder, Mike Williams, and Terri Bednar for completing the race.

Thank you to Josh Ritchie, Mickey Rzymek, Summit Athletic Running Club, and all the volunteers that put on another great race.
Congratulations to the 112 fearless souls that braved the cold and crossed the finish line.

Race Recap By Kelli Tomblin:

This was m first frigid run of the 2025!! Here at Munroe Falls Metro Parks for the Frostbite 5k !! Great time running with both my sweet, encourager running best sole sister Felicia Neal & few of my new group of friends from Team ER Scott Orlando I’m so blessed & privileged to also be a part of now !!
Thanks to Ritchie’s Sporting Goods, Eddy’s Bike Shop, and Boom Nutrition.