One of the things that I feel makes the Anytime Fitness 5K a special event are the numerous prizes we raffle off in the post race ceremony. I made it my goal to round up enough prize donations that everyone could walk away having won something. This year, I was deeply appreciative of all the great prizes that were provided. We have so many amazing businesses and people here in the Rogue Valley and I wanted to take a moment to say "Thank you" to everyone that helped make this event happen.
I would like to thank Anytime Fitness for helping me with all the costs of putting on an event like this. It could not have happened without their support. Permits, insurance, food and trophies can really add up.
I need to thank all the great health practitioners that provided gift certificates and prizes. Chiropractors Kelly Lange and Jordan Weeda. Massage Therapists Timothy Olson and Monica Johnson. Acupuncturist Molly Romero. In the Winter, I wrecked on my road bike and received some pretty bad injuries. All these people helped play a role in putting me back together and helping me recover. They continue to help keep me functioning and we are lucky to have them in the valley. I also need to mention Chiropractor Cynthia Wright for also donating a prize, I have not been treated by her but I have only heard exceptional things about her treatments.
Thanks to all the businesses that donated without any hesitation. Rogue Valley Runners, Case Coffee, Boulevard Coffee, Stratford Inn, Giseppi's Pizza, Wiley's World, Jill Tracy at DKOR Hair Design, Simply Sitters, Ari Frires Personal Training, Wendy Fountain Personal Training, Rogue Valley Cycle Sport, Ashland Mountain Adventures, Eco Teas, Yogurt Hut and Benchmark Maps. I hope you will support these businesses that were so willing to support our race.
Thanks to all the volunteers who help make the race possible. I could not do it without you. Sherri and Ranae from Anytime Fitness, Anytime Fitness members Ben and Holly, Wendy Fountain at the turnaround, Shahid Ali on the camera taking awesome pictures, and my wife for always doing a great job with the timing. I also have to thank Chuck Whiteley for allowing me to use his timing equipment.
Most of all, thanks to everyone who came out to participate in our event. We wouldn't have a race if you didn't show up!
