Ruck Run supports veterans and food
pantry
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[November 08, 2016]
LINCOLN
- Though a might chilly at 45 degrees and with light fog on Saturday
morning, conditions were perfect for strenuous outdoor activity.
And, Kickapoo Creek Park was the perfectly beautiful place to do it.
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It wouldn't take long for weight laden walkers, runners and a
couple of rollers participating in the second annual Ruck Run to
work up a sweat for two great causes: to provide for veterans in
need and for the hungry of Logan County.
Jamie and Chris Beard of REPS Gym coordinated the Ruck Run with the
help of family, friends, and veterans. Sponsors included Lincoln
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy and CEFCU, and other Lincoln
businesses.
Participants parked across from the park and were trucked over to
the mid-park pavilion military style on an open, high flatbed where
they would sign-in, their ruck sack goods were weighed and they
received their official race t-shirts.
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start/finish line at the flag pole for a brief pre-race ceremony.
Chris Beard thanked everyone including the veterans who were there,
many of whom had assisted in organizing the event.
Baird said the funds raised would be made available to assist the
2,000 plus veterans living in Logan County and would be used in
their time of need. He said he had worked with Lincoln VFW Commander
Michelle Ramlow and the money raised would go to the Post 1756,
Relief Fund.
Beard recalled as a veteran himself that soldiers go through
training that includes filling their 'ruck' backpacks with weight to
build strength and endurance. This run simulates that exercise.
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This year's packs were filled with 2,500 pounds
of pantry goods. That is more than a ton of food that would be
donated to local food pantries. And, $2,615 was raised for the
veterans.
An electric guitar solo of the Star Spangled Banner brought
salutes and hands over hearts attention which was then followed
by prayer.
Beard thanked everyone for coming out and encouraged all to have
a safe run or walk.
There were a large number of participants that came from
Bloomington. Two wheelchair participants used the roadway around
the park, with two laps making 5K. Those who were running or
walking followed grass paths and fitness trail through the park.
[Jan Youngquist]
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