Hi I'm Maddie Nesom, your Sunshine Patrol for 99.7 Sun Country!

On Monday May 22, the 15th annual Friendship Run started at 9:00a.m from the High River rodeo grounds to the Aldersyde Field House, a distance of 14km.

 

There were 25-30 people that came from High River and Okotoks area. Not only could you run, but you could walk or bike and bring your dogs!

I spoke with Rachel Crocker a runner from Okotoks who started the Sheep River RunHers.

"I started the Sheep River RunHers three years ago, I basically wanted company to run with. When I started running I was 35, and very unsure on where to start. I then felt other woman could do with some encouragement and support. If you want to get outside and have a chat with a few people on the way, come and see us."

If you are a female and want to get into running, or already are but want to run with others, you can join Rachel and the Sheep River RunHers out of Okotoks.

I'll be sure to mark the Friendship Run on my calendar for next year!