“We run events all year, and we donate a percentage of the proceeds of every event to charities,” said Sharon Marks, organizer for Parkersburg’s River City Runners and Walkers. They also arranged a day when members could come into the local shoe store and get discounts on running shoes. The Jackson County Moovin’ and Groovin’ people created a card for members that gave them discounts at selected local stores. “Lots more people started running afer we started having 5Ks every month.” “When it’s every month, people do practice runs inbetween, so they can beat their own time,” said Alexis Batausa, 5K organizer. Every month, Williamson’s running club and the Mingo Diabetes Association co-sponsor a community 5K.
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