Running out of excuses for being out of shape? Here goes another: All Saints is forming a running and walking group that will improve your health and raise money for Lutheran Social Services Food Pantries.
Who can join: Anyone and everyone. Age does not matter, current physical condition does not matter, and it does not matter if you want to train for a full marathon (26.2 miles) or simply walk a 5k (3.1 miles) to "get in better shape to keep up with the kids/grandkids."
Congratulations!
Big congratulations to the Saints in Stride runners/ walkers who completed the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Sunday, Oct. 18. Half Marathon Runners
Full Marathon Runners
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Half Marathon Walkers
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Saints in Stride runners and walkers gather before the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon. From left: Debra Tornes, Lisa Brooks, Susan Eakin, Lucy Ozvat, Jenny Raber, Barb Packer, Karen Wedinger and Matthew Eakin. |
Looking ahead
Our runners seem to be interested in another spring race most likely Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon, scheduled for May 2.
Training will begin in January. Participants have the option of running or walking a Mini, a 10k (6.2 miles), or a 5k (3.1 miles).
Coordinator Matt Eakin plans to further customize training schedules for the next race. He plans two “generic” schedules (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) but also will work with participants to offer customized schedules to meet their needs.
For thoughts on the race or more information, contact saintsinstride@saintsonhigh.org.
Training
Our first race was Oct. 18, when we participated in the Columbus Full & 1/2 Marathon.
But don't let the word "marathon" intimidate you. The group is also looking at "fun" runs (5k or 10k distances) and other causes to take on in the winter/spring training period. Know of a good one? Let us know, and we might be able to put it on our calendar.
Find out more
Please e-mail saintsinstride@saintsonhigh.org.
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