Crowd enjoys rain or shine ALMH Run/Walk

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[October 03, 2019]  The ALMH 5K/10K Run/Walk set to take place at Madigan State Park on Saturday morning stipulated 'rain or shine.' With no question of whether it was a go or no go, it apparently made an easy decision for participants as a nice sized crowd turned out on the gloomy morning that promised rain sooner or later.

The annual event is part of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital's mission to actively promote healthy lifestyles in our community.

 

Shorter children's runs were held first, with a 200-yard kids dash for 10 and under, and free chip-timed one-mile run for youth ages 6-13. Then a combined 5K and 10K launched.



It's Race Time supplied chipped, certified timing. John with Race Time (in the blue) arrived at the park well before it was even light out to set up the tent, which would be needed this day, and the timing equipment. He also would be the last to go home due to packing.

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As walkers and runners stepped up to the start line it began to sprinkle. Shortly after the race began it was a steady light to medium rain. With warm air temps, it didn't seem to phase anyone and was somewhat welcomed, especially as the heated participants completed their race.

Cheers went up as the last of the 5K and 10K participants came over the finish line near together.

And then it was special high-five's and soggy handshakes for the happy finishers.

Randy Schrader of Lincoln began running a year ago for the health benefits. He works out through a program offered at work. Randy and his son Noah of Zion both ran the 10K. Randy took second in is age group, and Noah took first in is age group.



Todd Mourning of ALMH Rehabilitation, assisted by wife Linda and other ALMH volunteers, coordinated the awards.

Awards were given to the top placers by age categories, and divided male and female, as well as overall male and female.

In the 5K

- The Overall female was Becca Heitzig (13 years old) at 20:43.2 and in second was Hattie Mourning (14 years old) at 25:06.5, both of Lincoln.

- The Overall male went to Alex Stuber of Tremont with a time of 22:43.5. Taking second was Seth Goodman of Lincoln at 23:02.6



In the 10K

- The Overall female was Kayla Swaar from Mason City at 46:19.5. Second place was won by Brianne Levek of Collinsville with 48:23.7.


- Overall male was Jackson Johnson of Lincoln at 45:15.1. Second was taken by another Lincolnite, Colby Leith coming in at 8 min. 19 sec.

As the rain increased in intensity winners dashed up to receive their awards and then back to a sheltering refreshment tent.

All any one needed was a bar of soap for their post-race shower, but none could be found. The day was still deemed a huge success with lots of smiles going around.

Complete Race results

Almh 5K Walk/Run all results - Pdf

Almh 10K Walk/Run all results- Pdf


[Jan Youngquist with youth photos by Linda Mourning]

 

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