Our next featured elite runner is Sam Llloyd-Perks! Outside of running, he loves coaching, trying out different breweries, and spending time with his wife #bth5k

Now that we’re a week out from Race Day, we’ll be featuring two elite competitors daily! Next up is Chris Capps, whose favorite place to run is the Iluka Coastal Path in Australia (pictured here) 🌊 #bth5k

And next up is Donnie Ray Cowart, who is no stranger to Beat the Heat! Outside of running, Donnie enjoys any and all activities that take him back to his childhood, such as dodgeball or ultimate frisbee! #bth5k

Our next featured elite runner is Brandon Hudgins (@bhudgnasty)! Brandon’s favorite workout is 3-4 sets of (500, 300, 200) at mile pace or faster. When he’s not running, he enjoys coaching runners, playing music, and watching Netflix! #bth5k

Up next is Hannah Wilson! Her favorite place to run is the guild trail which goes up Lookout Mountain in TN (where she grew up). A piece of running gear she can’t go without is her AirPods! #bth5k

Our next featured elite is Ryan Hincher (Rylan Hincher)! Ryan’s favorite post race meal is a Cook Out tray, and his go-to piece of running gear is his split shorts! #bth5k

Featured next is Jonna Strange of FurmanXC! Joanna’s favorite course is the Running the Bear which ascends Grandfather Mountain. She enjoys spending time with teammates, cooking/baking, reading, and hiking! #bth5k

Our next featured elite runner is Josh Izewski of ZAP Endurance! When he’s not running, he enjoys hiking, watching anime, reading manga, and exploring new breweries and coffee shops. His favorite attraction of Beat the Heat truly is the heat! 🔥 #bth5k

Up next is Kelley Riff! Her perfect post-race meal is loaded nachos from El Limon Taqueria, and her favorite place to run is through the redwood forests of Northern California! #bth5k

Our next featured elite runner is Justin Pfruender! Justin prefers longer, grinding workouts like tempos and progressive long runs. He is looking forward to making his debut as a Masters runner! #bth5k

Featured up next is Ericka Charles! Ericka enjoys playing with numbers and calculating running splits while listening to music. Fun fact: she loves peanut butter but does not eat peanuts! 🥜 #bth5k

Featured up next is Beck Classey! Beck’s favorite pre-race meal is a bagel with STOKE almond butter. His go-to piece of running gear is a hair-tie! #bth5k

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To start us off with our 2022 elite field, we welcome back Paula Pridgen (@Paula_Pridgen)! Paula’s favorite activities include gardening, yoga, and traveling. The piece of gear she can’t go without are the Oiselle Lux gloves. #bth5k

Our next featured elite is Justin Pfruender (@itsasilentp) of W-S. Justin’s favorite post race meal is a burger & beer. His favorite part about BTH is the overall excitement & the chance to race with some fast folks! Come see what all this excitement is about on July 16th! #bth5k

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Up next in our elite field is Ryen Frazier (Ryen Frazier). Ryen loves any speed workout in spikes and her favorite trail she has ever run on is the New Santa Fe trail in CO Springs! Ryen returns after last year’s race in the downpour… let’s hope the rain stays away! #bth5k

Today’s double features in the elite field are the Westogs! Lauren and Eric’s favorite pre-race meal is Chipotle and together they enjoy playing Pickleball. They’re excited for the criterium course at Beat the Heat, and we can’t for the excitement at the W-S Fairgrounds! #bth5k

We hope to see you at the starting line ONE WEEK from today at Beat the Heat! 🔥🔥🔥 Price increase tonight at midnight so register soon! bth5k.org #bth5k #healthyfun4everyone