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The skies cleared just in time for the Game Day 5K on Saturday
September 13. A stormy dawn gave way to a humid, but brightening environment at the Glacier Ridge Metro Park. About
220 participants registered for the event. 180 completed the 3.1 mile course, and United Way of Union County cleared
nearly $4,000 on the event.
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David Mealy of Westerville crosses the finish line first. With a time of 15:32,
he wins the Game Day 5K.
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More than 200 participants braved the early morning elements and registered
for the Game Day 5K. That included more than 65 people who walked up on race day itself.
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“The Coach,” Steve Biro, the famous Woody Hayes impersonator, mingled with participants. |
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What a great event we had on Saturday! I had debated on participating, but when the weather cleared Saturday morning, I couldn't make
any excuses! I ran in last year's inaugural race and had a great time, so deciding on this year's was a no-brainer!
Who can pass up Der Dutchman? They did a great job (again) with the catering. I will always keep this race on my
calendar each year as a must!
Monica Oliverio |
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Steve Reed of Jerome Village accepts the trophy for
the first place finishers in the all-male Team Challenge category.
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The team of Lisa Barlow, Kevin Gard, Tim Grabor,
and Lora Kotsaris from Honda of America, MFG won the Co-Ed Team Challenge.
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“The Coach” chats with participants.
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“The Coach” gives an inspirational pep talk prior
to the running of the race.
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“The Coach” signals the start of the race.
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More racers at the start of the Game Day 5K
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Cheering on Mom.
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Cheering on Mom.
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“The Coach” poses with 16 members of the Speedy
Sneakers, a Dublin-based running and walking club that routinely meets at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. The group
generously promoted the Game Day 5K within their membership and beyond.
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Prizes were awarded to participants who came showing
the most team spirit.
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Lucky socks!
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“The Coach” poses with United Way of Union County’s
Dave Bezusko and Jerome Village’s Scott Mallory.
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Ladies and gentlemen…Elvis has entered the building.
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Nice
shirt!
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Pre-race visiting
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(RIGHT) 4-year old Caitlyn Berendt was the youngest
person to finish. She walked the entire 3.1 miles with her mother, Jackie.
(ABOVE) Carrie and Xavier Bezusko
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