Keri, Bernie, Marangeli- Steps Challenge win
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Kilometers of friendship and fun The AWA Running Club has been active! The ladies have been as resilient as ever in response to the changing restrictions, meeting at least three times a week with as
fives and cheering opportunities. The route began at MBS, continued around to the National Stadium, and concluded at the F1 finish line. Flat whites from De Paolo’s Gastronomia were the best medal! Great AWA Relay Steps Challenge. Eight three-person teams stepped up their activity, whether it was taking the dog out or walking for coffee. All steps counted. The Chips and Walkamole team of Marangeli Rivera Wouda, Bernie Tretta, and Keri Matwick won with an astounding 1.6 million steps! Combined, the ladies walked 7,053,109 steps (roughly 3,527 miles). MetaSprint Series Duathlon. Eight fearless women participated in a run/swim or run/bike event: Nikki Elliott, Claire Saf, Alfa Singkoh, Becky Martin, Dora Aris, Qian Marquard, Brenda Cowles, and Ginger Bethe. You all inspire us! The summer also saw us bid farewell to five fabulous women: Marangeli Wouda, Becky Martin, Dora Aris, Louisa Marks, and Yaba Bouesse. A special thanks to Marangeli and Becky for their leadership!! You all will be missed! Also, a big thank you to Suzanne Murphy for her leadership this past year! Her enthusiasm and creativity kept the team going! Welcome to the new leadership team: Caroline Beaumont & Bernie Tretta - Co-Chairs
Botanic Gardens run
many runners as allowed. With positive attitudes and fun challenges, our group carried on! Main events included: Run as One. Although the official 13km race was postponed, the women organized their own by running in pairs in 15-min segments apart. Some pairs ran the opposite way, allowing for multiple high-- 32 --
Kate Breslin - New Members Coordinator Keri Matwick- AWA Magazine Writer Interested in having fun while running? Yes, it is possible!! Join us Tuesdays at the Botanic Gardens. Then, explore new routes and see Singapore in a new light on Thursday and Saturday mornings. AWA Magazine - September/October 2021
