Cindi & Jodi walked in the 5K at the Team Gluten Free even held at Mill Valley Park in Marysville. It was nice, small race with yummy gluten free cupcakes and other gluten free goodies afterward. Cindi won several raffle prizes.  There was 2 mile walk option but we walked the 5K "run" instead. Cindi would have one the 2 mile walk with her pace. We'll have to think about what we do next year!  Thanks for a great race, Speedy Sneakers!

Laura, Sharon, and Zita took on the Emerald City Quarter & Half Marathon on Sunday, August 25.  Great job, ladies!

Lifetime member Jack Shuter passed away on August 20, 2019.  We take time to remember Jack with a slideshow of races and events with the Buckeye Striders. To leave a memory or condolence for his family, please visit:  ​https://www.schoedinger.com/obituaries/John-Shuter/#!/

The Buckeye Striders had another busy weekend. Seven of us gathered on Saturday at Heritage Trail with two new potential members for a great walk and breakfast afterward.  We had members participate in the Shawnshank Hustle up in Mansfield with Elaine winning first place in her age group.  On Sunday, three members participated in the Frosty 5K benefiting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.  

Members of the Buckeye Striders were part of races the past two Sundays.  Jodi & Sharon participated in the Nobody's Perfect 5K on 8/4/19 at Glacier Ridge to raise money & awareness for eating disorders. On 8/11/19, Jodi & Sharon did the 10K while Laura did the half marathon at the Original Columbus Races held at Three Creeks Metro Park. 

Sharon and Laura completed the Christmas in July 5K in Gahanna. The race collected items to help provide children and their families with Christmas dinner and gifts.

Five of our Buckeye Striders completed the Halfway to Christmas 5K except for Laura M who completed the Beast Race(1 mile + 5K+ 10K). Laura was already walking when we took the photo. 
Sharon & Paul walked in the "Run to the Moon" as part of the 50th anniversary festivities in Wapakoneta.
On Sunday, our club gathered at Cafe DaVinci for our "Christmas in July" dinner where we enjoyed great food and conversation. 

Sharon A, Laura M, Linda R, and Jodi S represented the Buckeye Striders in the Hilltop USA 5K which honors our Veterans. It was hot & steamy already at 8:30 AM when the race started. Many thanks to the Columbus Mounted Police and their horses for allowing us a post-race photo.  

The Buckeye Striders were represented in two Central Ohio Races on Independence Day in New Albany and Clintonville.  In the New Albany race, Steve won his Age Group and placed 2nd in the competitive walking division.  

A dozen Buckeye Striders gathered on Saturday morning at Scioto Audubon for our weekly group walk.  It was a beautiful morning!  On Saturday, we had Striders participate in the Bakersfield Taco Bout it 5K at Three Creeks.