Photos by Nystasha Kelly of Complexion Photography
Running or walking at the 5th Annual Women in Training, Inc. 5K on March 2, 2025, was a great way to kick off Women's History Month! The fundraiser, held at Montgomery Whitewater, celebrated Girl Power; however, many male allies came out to lend their support to the campaign to help end period poverty. Runners from all ages -- from an infant to elders -- donned their metallic pink 5K shirts.
Thank you to the sponsors for the 5th Annual WIT 5K:
The WIT 5K Steering Committee consisted of the following powerful leaders:
Ms. Dana Taunton, Esq., Principal, Beasley Allen Law Firm and Governance Committee Chairwoman, Women in Training, Inc. Board of Directors
Dr. Celeste Reese, CEO and Founder, Doctor Celeste, MD and Medical Chairwoman, Women in Training, Inc. Board of Directors
Chief Master Sergeant Mataya Williams, 187th Fighter Wing, Dannelly Field, Alabama Air National Guard
Iya Ibeji Adeyela Bennett, President and CEO, Women in Training, Inc.
Mr. Pete Preston was the expert Race Director.
The Race Director declared Mr. Jaelyn Giles-Dupree the overall winner, coming in at 22.02 minutes -- without breaking a sweat! Mr. Giles-Dupree was also the winner in the men's category.
The second place winner was Jennifer Emmel, who came in at 23.04 minutes. Ms. Emmel was also the winner in the women's category. She said this was her first run after healing from an injury, but that was not obvious!
Here are the top ten overall winners:
Jaelyn Giles-Dupree: Bib #1648 Time: 22:02 minutes
Jennifer Emmel: Bib #1629 Time: 23:04 minutes
Adarius Wesley: Bib #1716 Time: 24:18 minutes
Grace Norbury: Bib #1623 Time: 24:27 minutes
Marley Helmer: Bib #1719 Time: 24:28 minutes
Anderson Harris: Bib #1660 Time: 24:45 minutes
Hunter Miller: Bib #1646 Time: 25:58 minutes
Troy Ziglar: Bib #1658 Time: 27:14 minutes
Donovan McDade: Bib #1675 Time: 27:16 minutes
Gabby Welch Hope: Bib #1630 Time 28:39 minutes
Overall Women Winners
1. Jennifer Emmel: Bib #1629 Time: 23:04 minutes
2. Grace Norbury: Bib #1623 Time: 24:27 minutes
3. Marley Helmer: Bib #1719 Time: 24:28 minutes
Overall Men Winners
1. Jaelyn Giles-Dupree: Bib #1648 Time: 22:02 minutes
2. Adarius Wesley: Bib #1716 Time: 24:18 minutes
3. Anderson Harris: Bib #1660 Time: 24:45 minutes
One in four American girls and young women skip school or miss work because they cannot afford sanitary pads or tampons to stay healthy and clean during their period. To alleviate
period poverty, Brooke and Breanna Bennett started Women in Training, Inc. (WIT) on their 12th birthday in July 2019. WIT volunteers provide donations of WITKITS —
canvas bags full of feminine hygiene products — to underserved young women. WIT also provides educational information programs about menstruation for girls and publishes the brochure, “The WIT Guide to the Menstrual Cycle.”
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