Overcast skies provided a pleasant respite from the heat for Shuswap Lady Strider participants in the Kelowna Fresh Air 5- & 10-km Race For Women on Sunday, June 9.
The women’s walk/run is a not-for-profit event with proceeds going to support Big Brothers/Big Sisters and YMCA Strong Kids programs.
It was the race organizers’ 30th anniversary and attracted 398 entrants. Closely following this race was a Strong Kids Race, a great event for kids aged two to 12.
Local Striders fared well, especially as this was the first race for many.
In the 10-km run, Kim Mead finished the 30-34 age group with a time of 1:00:09, Kathy Yanke placed second in her 65-69 age category with a time of 1:01:55, and Christine Lutzko finished with a time of 1:02:09 in her 35-39 category.
For the 5-km Walk and Run, Tracy Fiebelkorn finished with a time of 30:42 in the 40-45 category, Linda Hicks finished with 30:53 in the 55-59 group, Jos Penner placed first in her 65-69 age category with a time of 32:47, Carrie Clarke finished with a time of 33:11 in the 35-39 group, and Patricia Larmand finished third in the 65-69 age category with a time of 42:32.
Children of some Strider members made it a family event by participating in the 1-km category of the Strong Kid’s Race: Ryder Mead finished with a 5:25 time, Hayden Mead had 7:25, Kelsey Clarke had 7:26, Jessica Spoletini had 7:33 and Georgia Clarke had a time of 7:34.
Regular walking and jogging along the scenic Nature Trail on Wednesday evenings helped prepare the ladies for the Kelowna race. For information, call Jos at 250-832-3800.
The Shuswap Lady Striders welcome new members to join them for year-round outdoor activities. For information, email: ladystriders@gmail.com.
