By Karen Lozano Taking over as head of the Escalon Park Fete Run three years ago was one tall order for Kelly Short. But the ShadowChase Running Club super volunteer put on her conductor hat and went to work full steam ahead, organizing everything from the 10K and two mile courses, to volunteers, and even…
By Karen Lozano Just as the race she directs has grown and evolved into a precious classic, so too has ShadowChase Running Club’s Barbara Miller. “I am really proud of the growth of the Modesto Memorial Classic,” said the race director of the May ShadowChase-sponsored event. “We had 650-plus runners and walkers this year! “I…
By Karen Lozano If there was a face to the ShadowChase Running Club, it would definitely belong to Heidi Ryan. Her red hair and frenetic energy are stamped everywhere. She’s perhaps one of the first people you’ll hear from if you join since she currently serves as membership coordinator. She’ll probably be the one answering…
By Karen Lozano Doctor Danielle Myers makes no bones about it: Family is spelled S-H-A-D-O-W-C-H-A-S-E. “My family is scattered all over the country — and both my parents and in-laws have passed away. I could not have raised my two children without the love and support of the ‘family’ that I have found in…
By: Karen Lozano In the world of volunteers, there are people whose lives are so fulfilling, they leave you breathless, yet motivated to do better and give more. We are humbled by their selfless gift to others, yet gasping in the wake of their activity. Gabriela Guerrini — Gabi to her friends — is one…
By Karen Lozano As cliché as it sounds, if you looked up selfless volunteer in the dictionary, you could easily find Don Rowe’s picture. Rowe is the guy you can see all over the Modesto Marathon Finish Line Festival, usually with a hammer or some other tool in hand, quite often hauling or pushing or…
By Karen Lozano A “short” chat with Fred Myetich might easily turn into an hour long discussion covering everything from gastric bypasses to romance to life in a wheelchair. He definitely loves to talk, he’ll be the first to tell you, but his folksy persona is perfect for a new member-at-large on the ShadowChase Running…
By Karen Lozano Talk to Allen Miller for any length of time and you’ll probably find yourself shaking your head and thinking over and over, “Who knew?” Miller, a fascinating 66-year-old Beyer High School special education teacher, is a mainstay at ShadowChase Running Club events. You can usually find him at the finish line helping…
ShadowChase Running Club is having a 4 race series. Don’t miss out on getting a special award by participating in all four of the events. The next event is the Modesto Memorial Classic on May 27th. Register early to guarantee a race shirt. Modesto Memorial Classic Register today with active.com Download a mail-in entry…
By Karen Lozano When longtime ShadowChase member Dale Ghaner puts his mind to something, you can put money down that it will happen, it just might take a year or two … or 15. So we shouldn’t be surprised when he saw a list of the 10 most scenic runs in the United States in…
The 10th Annual Rina’s Run 5K/10K/Half Marathon, named in loving memory of Rina Brocchini, benefits Ripon High Stadium. The tech shirts and nice swag are a couple perks to participating. The flat and fast courses run through the charming neighborhoods of downtown Ripon making this event ideal for beginners as well as experienced runners of…
Don’s Miss the Chocolate Festival Run……. Saturday, May 20th, 2017 8:00 a.m. – One Mile Run 8:30 a.m. – 5 K Run COURSE: The 5K Fun Run is a fast out & back, starting and finishing near the Chocolate Festival. The One Mile is a flat walk or run. ENTRY: Entry cost for either…