Rogue Valley Fitness Training: Anytime Fitness 5K

So this last Saturday, a small group of runners and walkers, descended upon the Ashland Dog Park. These were true pioneers who were ready to take on the challenge of the first annual Anytime Fitness 5K. This was my first time race directing and I really wanted to put on a good event. I didn't realize how much work goes into creating a race. I have an even much greater appreciation for all of our local race directors. The event went well and the only bump in the road involved the operation of the race clock. However, after fiddling around with a few buttons, the clock was ready and the race could proceed. Jeff Olson was the overall Men's champion with a time of 16:03 and Molly Reimer was the Overall Women's Champion with a time of 20:58. I would like to thank Hal Koerner of Rogue Valley Runners for his help. He was an integral part of helping me get the race approved. I would also like to thank Chuck Whiteley, president of Southern Oregon Runners for his insights into race directing. I would also like to thank all my great sponsors who provided snacks and prizes. Anytime Fitness, Rogue Valley Runners, Apple Cellar, Stratford Inn, Boulevard Coffee, Ashland Mountain Adventures, Timothy Allen Olson Massage and Monica Johnson Massage. Please help support these wonderful local businesses. It was a great day, the weather was good, the running was fast, and best of all, the sewage treatment plant smell was mild! Thanks for showing up and I hope to have this event next year. The full results can be found here.

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