Denis Desmond received the Lifetime Service Award at the 2023 FRWSD Banquet for his many contributions to the club. Debbie Chaddock, our first ever Award Recipient, had the honor of sharing Denis's
Continue ReadingAndy Kleinke: Lifetime Service Award – 2023
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, the Lifetime Service Awards were given out to two members of our club. They were nominated by the board for their innumerable accomplishments in supporting the club
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Denis Desmond has been a long time member of FRWSD and recently completed his 50th Marathon in Austin. Long known for his endurance and perseverance with his running, Denis now also bikes centuries
Continue ReadingMember Spotlight – Khalid
Khalid is the 2022 President of FRWSD, currently serving his 5th term on the board [2nd as ‘22 President of FRWSD] and continually gives back that same kindness and warmth to visitors / new members
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Mark Barnard is a relatively newcomer to the group and is a consistent runner at almost every meet up. We're happy he joined the group. Pictured here with his partner, Dylan. Tell us a little about
Continue ReadingMember Spotlight – Philip C
Meet Philip, our #FRWSD Member of the Week! Philip was four years old when he moved to New Jersey from Taiwan; from there, he bounced between Taiwan, San Diego, and L.A. [before moving back to San
Continue ReadingMember Spotlight – Tim R.
I was born in L.A. In my junior year of college, I moved down to San Diego with my family; then I finished my school at University of San Diego State. I ended up joining the Peace Corps, and I was
Continue ReadingMember Spotlight – Marcia
Meet Marcia, our #FRWSD Member of the Week! Hailing from Wisconsin, High School basketball first led her towards a passion for running. Her twin sister convinced her that joining the cross
Continue ReadingMember Spotlight – Manny
A San Diego native, Manny has been a member of Front Runners Walkers San Diego (FRWSD) for 20 years, and has served on our group’s board multiple times. He has worked for the City of San Diego since
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