News - May 2018
May 28
The 5K Home Run was held this morning. RunLawrence club members (Laurie Comstock, Molly Wood, Becky McClure and Celeste Leonardi) took advantage of the Wheatfield's bread. Race results
The Go the Distance Brain Injury Run was a muggy event with a 5K and a 10K. The 10K replaced the 8K that was the distance for what used to be called the Amy Thompson Run. Photos
May 27
What do you get when you cross a master’s in counseling psychology with a master’s in exercise physiology and a passion for practicing what you preach? A physically and mentally healthy person who can still shatter race records at a self-described “77 years young.”
More specifically, you get John Huchingson, runLawrence club member. more
(by Mackenzie Clark, Lawrence-Journal World, May 27, 2018)
May 21
Lindsay Harroff (Lawrence 670) and Lori Shiflett, both of Lawrence at the Rock On, Lake Perry! Trail half marathon on May 19th hosted by the Trail Nerds. (Mile 90 Photography)
May 20
The RRCA Coaching Certification Course was this last weekend in Lawrence. RRCA's instructor, Randy Accetta from Tucson, taught the course. Kudos to the Lawrence Trail Hawks for hosting the course. And congrats to all the new coaches. (photo by Gary Henry)
May 15
The Lawrence Public Schools held a Celebration of the Marathon Clubs at South Middle School to end the academic year. First photo: Brenda Groskinsky, runLawrence president, presents the check to Denise Johnson contributing to all fourteen marathon clubs in the school district.
May 13
At the KC Express Mothers Day 5K, the following were among the top five in their age categories.
| Pl | Name | Time | Hometown | Age | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emily Hugo | 18:59 | Kansas City, MO | 33 | Overall |
| 2 | Michelle Andrew | 19:29 | Topeka, KS | 46 | Overall |
| 5 | Heidi Ernst | 24:03 | Lawrence, KS | 32 | F30-34 |
| 2 | Kristina Selters | 23:41 | Lawrence, KS | 36 | F35-39 |
| 2 | Carrie Mugridge | 21:55 | Lawrence, KS | 40 | F40-44 |
| 1 | Dee Boeck | 24:27 | Lawrence, KS | 68 | F65-69 |
| 3 | Celeste Leonardi | 40:03 | Lawrence, KS | 73 | F70-74 |
May 5
Photos from the Heart & Sole 5K and 10K in Olathe.
