Five Against Run---The Encore, presented courtesy of The Fixer

A wrap up of the story behind Five Against Run's trials and tribulations at this year's first annual Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon with a four minute piece from Five Against Run's inspirational leader and coach, The Fixer. Pay attention and a story unfolds...to PJ's "Rats". Awesome job Fixer!

Stay tuned to the blog for more information on Five Against Run's whereabouts leading up to next year's race.

Pictures To Prove It!

A link to the race photos from Sunday's race. Unfortunately, no shots of Gremmie Out Of Control but being the good team mate Glorified Z is, he snapped a couple photos on Gremmie's phone as he crossed relay exchange station 1. Thanks again to the city of Pittsburgh for the unbelievably great event that you put together. From the volunteers to the fans lining the streets of the Strip, the South Side, Oakland, Homewood & East Liberty, and the finish line through the North Shore is outstanding. Race recap Q & A coming shortly to put this year's debut to rest.

Enter Bib #20215 For Pics
Click Here For: Five Against Run Action Shots From Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon 5-15-11

Don't Call It a Swan Song!

It is over...A success that will live in infamy that shall be told while the final embers crackle into non-existence to eager listeners a tale that has to be mythical to all who have heard whispers of the accomplishment but it is only too real for the 5 lone wolves brought together.

Strategy Session Continues-with some crimps

After a successful reunion of the team (minus Glorified Z-How is Jimmy?) a team huddle took place where a dispute over Nachos and ordering etiquette had somewhat derailed the mission. Time and bathroom trips have healed the respective wounded prides and a successful video chat has determined that the team has purchased safety pins. Stay tuned for more !!!!!!!!

News Leaked

AP (Pittsburgh PA) Word is spreading like wild fire in the Steel City of a Mt. Rushmore style tribute to the Fab 5 out of Weirton on Mt. Washington. Media around the world have gathered for the announcement... Here is what they had to say:

Brad Brown of WRTV 6 happened to stumble on the news while driving to a Shave My Poodle conference in Lancaster PA. Brown commented "I have never seen the excitement of this magnitude. I'm excited for the guys" Later that evening, after a couple of drinks, Brown was heard saying "This monument is going to be bigger than the big, and I'm happy to have broken the story before that no good F%&k from 13, Calabro. "

This news has brought the best of the best out of retirement. KDKA's former reporter Wayne van Dyne had to dust off the microphone to cover this one. "These lads from Weirton have touched the hearts of many around the world. Living in Weirton, I have come to know and love these guys. What a fitting tribute."

Undoubtedly, this is the Biggest moment in each of the 5's life.... or is it???? Sources close to the situation have revealed that Gremmie Out of Control (GOOC) is not very pleased. It his highly rumored that GOOC is deathly terrified of dirty people and diagonal trains. The report from inside the the 5 Against Run Camp said that the placement of their likeness on Mt.Washington is very important to GOOC. GOOC has been quoted of saying, "If you stick me next to that incline, I'm going to take that diagonal train and shove it up your..." well , you can fill in the blanks. Then GOOC started taking aim at his teammates.... "I love Frank like a Brother.... A brother that I only see on Thanksgiving and Christmas. That dude is just not clean!!!!!".

Shortly after the team rumblings got out, 5 Against Run Team President, Yellow Ledbetter, released a written statement.

"The 5 Against Run Group is honored to be recognized in this manner. Our team stands united and will live up to popular expectations. Don't believe those nasty rumors."

True or False,the story has everyone talking. Stay tuned for May 15th to see these guys in person.



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Promo: Five Against Run Team Promo (Area 51 Remix)

Just three weeks away! Look for this trailer at selected theaters leading up to the big race on Sunday May 15th.

Promo: Gremmie Out Of Control (Five Against Run)

breaking news....

breaking news....glorified z has taken up terrorizing yorkshire terriers as part of his training regiment. we'll keep you posted if any dogs are seriously injured in the coming weeks.

Promo: Yellow Ledbetter {Blood Alternate Mix} (Five Against Run)

Five Against Run Announces Leg Positions/Epic Duel Between Brothers For 3rd And 4th Leg Will Take Place

After much thought and consideration, the leg positions for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon relay team Five Against Run have been penciled in. The Fixer, also known as the team motivator who has more dance moves then Beck in his prime, has pieced together the puzzle of who's running where. Glorified Z adds "The Fixer may not know how to reheat chili, but his architect style rivals that of Mike Brady and Frank Lloyd Wright. I'm pretty confident in the way he utilizes each and every participant."

On May 7th, The Snuggle Comes Off

In similar news, the 3rd and 4th leg positions will be decided in an epic battle of Milton Bradley's "Stratego" on Saturday May 7th between Yellow Ledbetter and The Fixer. The winner gets to pick which leg they prefer to run. Ledbetter states, "I've got moves with my Colonels that The Fixer will not know what to do with. It'll be an ambush of epic proportions." Tickets are sold out for this once in a lifetime event but Stub Hub has announced that ringside seats are available for as high as $850 for this one time battle.

The legs:
Leg 1: Gremmie Out Of Control
Pros: Will run arguably the coolest part of the course through the strip district, PNC Field and Heinz Field.
Lots of Supporters cheering and photo opportunites
Cons: 7AM start
Mass influx of people at starting line

Leg 2: Glorified Z
Pros: Lots of supporters and fans cheering through Carson Street section.
One of the shorter legs
Cons: Carson Street and the West End Bridge are a bit of an uphill incline in sections

Leg 3: The Fixer/Yellow Ledbetter
Pros: Shortest Leg of course
Cons: No supporters around
Running up a bridge and hill in to Oakland

Leg 4: The Fixer/Yellow Ledbetter
Pros: Oakland and Shadyside are nice neighborhoods to run through
Cons: The longest section of the course (6.2 miles)

Leg 5: Dirty Frank
Pros: Easiest leg probably, all downhill
Tired runners all around who have run twenty one miles at that point
Gets to cross the finish line
Cons: Could watch Schindler's List at 7am and still make shuttle to starting position with time to spare.

The race is Sunday May 15th at 7am.

Archival Training Footage Discovered!!

Promo: Glorified Z (Five Against Run)

Alternate added to Five Against Run

Five Against Run has added an alternate member to their Pittsburgh Marathon Relay team in case of medical emergency such as a mild case of Whooping Cough or Deng Fever. "Sweet Lew" has been added to the roster. Gremmie Out Of Control  says, "Sweet Lew's track record of stepping into situations has been detrimental in the past. He once filled in for various blackjack players for up to five hours at Fitzgerald's in Vegas while they took bathroom breaks and somehow the management didn't eject us from the casino." The Fixer adds, "His love of bacon and the Stones' "Exile On Main Street" is what this team strives for...delicious meat and Tumbling Dice." "Sweet Lew" could not be reached for comment at the time of this press release as he was out searching for the deluxe edition of Erasure's "The Circus" album.

Ledbetter Promo (Five Against Run)

Promo: Dirty Frank (Five Against Run)

Songs to Run By

Dirty Frank is requesting 2 or 3 songs from each team member to aid in his training regimen-but you the faithful followers are free to add suggestions.

Promo: The Fixer (Five Against Run)

Futuristic Training Unleashed

Glorified Z has undertaken drinking all the beers in the alphabet as a showing of...of...of his ability to drink all of the beers of the alphabet!
Give it up and support him in this worthy cause.

Ledbetter / Fixer Run 10k Get Soaked

Ladies and Gentlemen, The OrthoIndy 10K perspective from Indianapolis....

As our sergeant of arms watched from atop a port a potty, we ran, we got kind of wet, The Fixer attempted to dive in the canal, and LEDBETTER gave a large cop a high five at mile five. Talk about hi-jinx, Spielberg couldn't produce this stuff. It was ultra-exhilarating. And in the end, the cheese bagel was delectable. As Robert Smith would say...it was Just Like Heaven. Good weekend and glad tidings from Five Against Run! Follow us and Charlie Sheen on Twitter. It is hip.

Rough Video Posted

An initial psych up video has been quickly created.

Team Avoids DQ!!!

The test results are in and after numerous allegations, team members have all tested Negative for Tiger Blood and Adonis DNA!!!

Mike Damone misses the cut

He tried to make the cut for the team, but he was the last man on the bubble. Mike Damone fro Fast Times At Ridgemont High just missed the five man roster for the first annual relay. He was going to go with the name "Better Man", but now he'll have to go back to scalping and impregnating Jennifer Jason Leigh all over again.

Vedder Approval

With encouragement and approval, Chicago Cub Vedder has approved the team name and logo for the relay team.

Team comes up with name

After much deliberation and a heavy lean towards Kenny Rogers, the team name Five Againt Run has been established for the relay team of the Pittsburgh Marathon.

The team logo has also been established.