Last Saturday (8/18/2007) the Pecos Rifle Club put on it's annual Run ’n Gun ’n the Sun biathlon somewhere outside of Pecos, Texas. It was a six mile course with four stations where the shooters were supposed to stop and shoot some targets in a combination rifle match and endurance test.
Participants were expected to be self contained, i.e., they had to carry anything they thought they might need along the route which at a minimum would include a rifle, ammunition and water. Sensible shoes might be a good idea, too.
Texas Falcon provided this first hand report:
We had a great day on Saturday. Arrived in Pecos at 5 am to meet the 30 other competitors for the 6th annual Run -n -Gun in the Sun Match. The object is to run or walk fast over a six mile course thru the scrub covered desert 70 mile NW of Pecos and stop at 4 stations and shoot the match for that station. Your four scores and your run time determine your ranking. It was over 95 degs with no wind. Two years ago I come in last place, this year I was 8th over all. I also received an award for being the oldest competitor and a gift certificate. My wife traveled with me to take pictures. The first picture is me starting off about 10 am. Note the dry clothes and the smile. The second picture is me at station #2 shooting at 300 yard disks while the scorekeeper records the hits and the time. The last picture is me crossing the finish line. Note the only dry spot on my shirt is around my elbow.
My wife & I increased our training in June and we started walking the Midland HS football stadium steps two to three times per week. When my grandson, was visiting us, I increased my shooting. Both paid off big time.
Three men over 65 were in the top 10. THE WINNER WAS 67 YEARS OLD!
Geezers with guns? Heh heh, thanks Texas Falcon. And congratulations!
See another account and more photos at AR15.com/forums.
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