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Blue Bag Media
Friends of the Shelter Inaugural 5K has strong showing… from humans and dogs
By Bob Robinson
4/13/2014
GREENVILLE – The Darke County Friends of the Shelter kicked off their
inaugural 5K race as part of the Wayne Healthcare Challenge April 5.
The weather was chilly; breezes had participants, workers and
well-wishers shivering despite heavy coats and gloves. This didn’t keep
253 runners/walkers from registering. “We’ve been planning this since
September,” said Jeannie Grosch. While most of the planning was done by
a small committee, she noted everyone chipped in. “We’ve been
announcing this event at all the races – you know how word travels
among this group – and using social media, Facebook. Social media is
big at getting the word out.”
Grosch, a “runner” herself, had never directed a race before and was
amazed at what was required to put one together. “I have a much better
appreciation of race directors,” she said. “I had no idea what it
took.” The group started setting up the course at 5:30 for the 9 a.m.
start…
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