Vice President Christine Forsyth

Why/who got you to join checkers? At the invite of my friend, Mary Kate Patnode, I joined the Checkers Zero to 5k program. With the help of coaches Megan Nelson and Toby Frederick, I accomplished my goal race, the 2016 John Beishline Memorial 5k. I then graduated to the main Checkers track to continue to improve and challenge myself. I have made many friends through Checkers who have helped me with running so much! My family have recently joined me at track and I'm hopeful for my oldest to join us at a 5k race this year. Last year, I ran in my first XC race with Checkers at Akron Falls for the PGXC series. I also enjoy giving back to both Checkers and the running community by volunteering at many races.

Why you joined the board? I hope to be a voice for all Checkers Members. I will continue to promote recruitment by showing there is a fit for every runner at Checkers.