See below for images from the 2015 AHS Fun Run.
Fun Run - Celebrating 30 years!
The 30thÌý´¡²Ô²Ô³Ü²¹±ôÌýFaculty of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) Fun RunÌýwas a great success!
Over 500Ìýalumni, students, faculty, staff and members of the greater community took part in this year's Fun Run. It was a chilly day but many still came out to theÌýrun! Expert bib tag timing was provided toÌý participants in the 5km race, but the fun aspect of this annual event was still evident in the crazy costumes, face painting and balloon animals.Ìý
FeridunÌýHamdullahpur,ÌýPresident and Vice-Chancellor of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ welcomed participants to campus in celebration of the 30th annual AHS Fun Run, the longest standing reunion tradition.ÌýJames Rush, Dean of Applied Health Sciences, further wished all the participants well in their race and welcomed two time Olympic gold medallist and AHS alumna Heather MoyseÌý(BSc '00) back to campus as our very special Grand Marshal.Ìý
Runners and those cheering them on were entertained by The Water Boys, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's male a cappella ensemble and AHS alum Dave Partridge known as DJ Furious George kept everyone moving to the music. Carissa Truax from Movati Athletics led everyone through warm-ups, accompanied by our own AHSUM student society executive.Ìý
$2700Ìýwas raised forÌýUWÌýFitness'ÌýTeens in MotionÌý±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾.ÌýTeens in MotionÌýis an exercise program for teens struggling with their weight (12-16ÌýyrsÌýof age) to encourage participants to be more active, give them the confidence and skills to try new activities in their school or community and educate them on the importance of healthy eating.Ìý
Be sure to join us again next year for ourÌý31²õ³ÙÌý²â±ð²¹°ùÌýof theÌýAHSÌýFun Run onÌýSaturday, October 1, 2016!
2015ÌýRace Results
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| First Place Female Overall: | Emily Huras (20:50) |
| First Place Male Overall: | Reid Hayes (17:32) |
| First Place Female Student: |
Schuyler Schmidt (21:24) |
| First Place Male Student: | Rhys DemondÌý(18:08) |
| First Place Female Alumni: | Amy MacArthur (22:37) |
| First Place Male Alumni: | Spencer LeckieÌý(17:50) |
| First Place Female Faculty/Staff: | Carly FlettÌý(26:08) |
| First Place AHS Male Faculty/Staff: | Jeff WettlauferÌý(22:57) |
| First Place Female Open: | Maria BeltramoÌý(21:45) |
| First Place Male Open: | Darryl Huras (18:03) |
| First Place Female Youth: | Claire Treacy (26:36) |
| First Place Male Youth: | Adam Huras (20:06) |
| Best Costume - Adult: | Tonya, Leah and Jacob Veltman |
| Best Costume - Youth: | Henry Siebertz |
| Best Costume - Youth: | Rivi, Kyri and Ori Friedman |
| Best Costume - Youth: | ´¡³¾±ð±ô¾±±ðÌý³Ò²¹³¾²ú±ô±ð |
| Best Costume - Youth: | Sammi Weller |
| 30th to cross the Finish line | Dean Palmer |
| Youngest to cross the Finish line | Angus Duncan-Lange (1 year) |
To see all of the timed results, visitÌý.
2015 Supporting Sponsors
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The Works
Moksha Yoga
Glenbriar Bottled Water Co. Ltd.
​UW Athletics
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Sports Medicine
Kitchener Rangers
East Side Mario's
Angie's À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Prizes
Adventure Guide
Bulk Barn
Zehr's
David's Tea
Starbucks
Bed Bath &ÌýBeyond
Mongolian Grill
Jack's Family Restaurant
Mastermind Toys
Sobey's
The Water's Spa
Staples
Popeye's Supplements
Max's Golf Centre
GoodLife Fitness
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