Five Against Run Return For a Second Season, Expanding To 10

After a successful debut campaign, word has come from CNN's Wolf Blitzer today that Five Against Run has been renewed for a second campaign. The race takes place on Sunday, May 6th and will cover a new course in downtown Pittsburgh. Details still being ironed out but the buzz is that two teams of five are taking the streets on that Sunday in unison, for a run at glory and infinite possibilities.

Five Against Run's The Fixer will hold a new conference sometime by the end of the week and Rob Lowe will give his predictions as to what lies ahead with the two teams of 10. Will there be a name change? Will everyone be back from the 2011 run? Will Bully Bars sponsor the team this time around?

Stay tuned for information on the new team members and legs they're running, possible new logos, Q & A's, promos, and general hijinx for the sophomore effort of, what Jim Nantz is calling, "A tradition in the making....Five Against Run...now doubled to ten."

IT S STARTING TO BUBBLE

The rumor mill is abuzz

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.

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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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