After the disruptions of 2020, the Lakeland Runners Club (LRC) board entered 2021 cautiously optimistic that the pandemic would soon be behind us. Instead, we got to test all that we had learned in 2020 and add in new challenges
2022 Director Bios
Betsy Slay – elected in 2015, one year term Slay is an administrative assistant to the Senior Vice President of Product Business Development at Publix. She began running in her forties, was elected to LRC board of directors in 2015 and
Hoffert Elected as 2022 Board President
The Lakeland Runners Club (LRC) is pleased to announce the 2022 board of directors who are eager to serve our community and fulfill our mission to promote running and fitness for runners of all ages and abilities. Directors were elected
Meet Tim Edgemon
This summer, Jefferson Blizzard, age eight, unknowingly became motivation for 47-year-old Tim Edgemon when they crossed the finish line side-by-side at Tim’s first 5k – the June Summer Sunrise Watermelon 5k.
Meet Ken Steckert
Ken likes running fast. While his approach to training may not be textbook, he discovered what captivates so many of us about the running community – that everyone is welcome and the right way to run is simply to get out there and run.
June 23, 2021 Member Update
JUNE 23, 2021 MEMBER UPDATE the latest news and updates from the Lakeland Runners Club Summer Sunrise Watermelon 5K #VolunteersHelpUsRun We need help making the July and August 5ks as fabulous as June. The combined effort of 60+ volunteers
Meet Betsy Slay
Running has provided Betsy Slay, lover of learning and life, abundant opportunities to grow and expand by becoming a running coach. In her story, she shares how she hopes her experiences and training will help others live their own lives in authenticity and freedom.
Meet Roxanne Youngs
You may know Roxanne Youngs by her hashtag #whatsyourgrandmadoingtoday and maybe you think of her as the little engine that could (do anything!). In her story, she shares how it took her forever to get up the nerve to go the LRC group runs and how looking back, going is one of the best things that has ever happened to her.
2021 LRC Event Safety Plan
LRC SAFETY PLAN HOW WE RACE SAFE IN 2021 The Lakeland Runners Club is committed to creating a safe and exciting race experience for our participants, volunteers, timing contractors, community partners, and everyone else who makes race day possible. Thank
Meet Jan Mohler
Running was a surprise gift for Jan Mohler. A tragic loss for a co-worker led Jan to volunteer and raise funds for the Leukemia Society which lead to a meeting with a Team in Training and LRC running coach. 20 years and a bunch of adventures later, and Jan is still lifting others’ spirits with a smile and encouragement.