Currently, we are running at our summer locations. Come join us!

President's Personal Invitation below

Monthly Member Profile

Name: Shauna Lawrence Age: 39 Been with ORC since: July 2011 Proudest running moment: Completing my first half marathon and my family cheering at the finish line. The full marathon was an accomplishment itself, but the family wasn't there, they make all the difference. Whether its a mile run for a corporate challenge event, a 5k, or a half marathon, having them at the finish line cheering and yelling and holding their signs makes all the difference. They even hug me when I am sweating!! Hobbies/ Interests: Fitness, healthy cooking, watching my boys play sports, MU basketball (Go Tigers!!), and vacations when we can. Volunteer work: ORC group events, Arbor Creek Elementary school functions, and various work functions. Why I run with the ORC: I love having great people to communicate with. I never dread going to a Saturday morning or Wednesday evening run because it just doesn't feel like work when you have the motivating company and friends. In the past year, I have come out of my comfort zone I was in and owe it all to running with new friends. The other plus, I always know people at other local runs I go to.

I invite you to come join us today!

The Olathe Running Club has been a dedicated organization in the community for the last 30 years.  We are a close circle of friends and runners who promote fitness and health. Our experience levels of runners include:
 
Walkers
Novice Runners (never have run before)
Intermediate Runners (5K, 10K, first time marathoners, half marathons)
Advanced runners (several marathons, triathlons)
 
In order to keep our runners running together we hold two weekly runs - Wednesday nights at 6:30 and Saturday mornings at 7:00.  After our runs we enjoy camaraderie at local restaurants.  It's a great way to promote fitness and make new acquaintances at the same time.
 
In 2009 we started our Olathe Running Club marathon training program where several members trained for their first marathon by implementing our Saturday morning runs and even training at a local high school track. We are looking forward to offering this program again in 2012.
 
Please contact us if you are considering taking your fitness to the next level and would like to meet fellow runners in Olathe who share the same goals that you do. We look forward to running with you.   

Paul Beiker
President, Olathe Running Club