About Us

   

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the Silver Strider online magazine

  ……Our Mission
……    To give a voice to runners and walkers over 50 years of age
xxxxxx……   To give motivation through friendly competition and recognition

xxxxxxxxxxxx……  To overcome age discrimination through education.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx……  To promote fitness through a healthy lifestyle.

                                       Silver Strider Staff

Jerry Dietrich – Co-Founder Publisher
Betty Dietrich Co-Founder Editor
Bruce Fisher Graphic Art Photography

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Laura White – Ads and Accounts

Diane Martin – Grand Prix Standings

Ed Heckard – Top IO Chairman 5k

David Longmuir – Top IO Chairman 10k

Doug Beyerlein – Top IO Chairman Half Marathon

Kent Sizer – Top IO Marathon, SS Team Captain & Staff Writer

Michael Magnussen – Super Athlete Chairman

Karl Johnson – Staff Writer

Judy Fisher – Staff Writer

Patty Husko – Post-race Brunch Coordinator

Steve Husko – Brunch Photos

Nancy Larsen – Party Decorations

Larry Larsen – Party Setup

Molly Childs – Party Drawings

Tiare Bailey – Recording Secretary

Audrey Kirkwood – Special Occasion Confections

Sandy Madden – Special Assignments

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Dennis Zaborac – Freelance Writer
John Phillips – Freelance Writer
Roger Dean – Freelance Writer

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               Silver Strider Programs

Silver Strider online presents

Ranked are the top 10 athletes in each Silver Strider age group for the State of Washington. Just click on TOP IO on the menu bar. If you have a correction or addition, please contact by email: [email protected]
Rankings are based on the fastest performances on road or trail courses that are  USATF or Silver Strider certified. Track times are not considered.

 

                                  TOP IO COMMITTEE

 xx Ed Heckard Top IO   5k
David Longmuir  xxx  10k
Doug Beyerlein Half Marathon
xx Kent Sizer        x Marathon

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online presents


XXXXXXXXXXX SUPER ATHLETES

 

 MENS RING

LADIES RING

 

 

If you are in the TOP IO at all 4 distances, you will be qualified for Super Athlete status. If you are between 50 and 64, on December 31, 2024, and ranked in the TOP IO at all four designated distances, you will  receive the Super Athletes Ring for 2024. The four distances are, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon.
If you are 65 to 99, your four distances are 3K 5k, 10k, Half Marathon. For those who change age groups during the year, it’s okay to be ranked in different age groups as long as you are ranked at all four distances. 
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            xxxxxxxxxxx Super Athletes – 2023

We had 10 “Super Athletes ” for 2023. The program was discontinued in 2020 and 2021 for lack of sponsorship. The program was resumed in 2023 and continues.

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            …..  The Silver Strider 5k State Championship

The Silver Strider 5k State Championship offers the top runners in each age group, in the State of Washington, a chance to compete head to head, on the same course, under the same conditions. The 2024 5k Championship was held at The Kent Cornucopia 5k. 


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xxxxxxxxx  The Silver Strider 3k State Championship

The Silver Strider 3k State Championship offers the top runners in each age group, in the State of Washington, a chance to compete head to head, on the same course, under the same conditions at the 13k distance. The 2024 3k Championship was held with the Lakefair Races in August.

xxxxxxxxx The Silver Strider 10k State Championship

The Silver Strider 10k State Championship offers the top runners in each age group, in the State of Washington, a chance to compete head to head, on the same course, under the same conditions at the 10k distance. The 2024 10k Championship was held with the Rhody Run in May.  
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The Silver Strider Championships for 2025 will be held as follows:

The 10k Championship for 2025 will be at The Christmas Rush 10k on December 14, 2024.

The 5k Championship for 2025 will be held at the Kent Cornucopia 5k in July 2025.

The 3k Championship for 2025 will be held at the Lakefair 3k in late July 2025

There will be 3k time trials held in Sept., Oct. and Nov. 2025.