JK8K
Dedicated to Jim Kurtz
Jim was a very dear and great friend. He was always thinking of others. Gave his free time constantly. He was a fellow runner who was quite competitive and always humble with his successes.
To honor his life we established the JK8K cross country race to celebrate his kindness and generosity and his undying devotion to his family.
Striders in Action
Andy’s BLOG 04/12/2026
Andy Anderson (89) is back to serious running at last, so it’s time to revive his blog so we can tag along on his next chapter:
04/05/26
I have finally run a good 5K time. I run in a Riverside park that has a well-measured 5K course and sponsors a 5K every Saturday morning. I run about every other Saturday. Each time my time comes down and yesterday I reached my goal of 35:30. Using mastersrankings.com, there is only one listing for 85-89 year olds for 5K in 2026. It is too early since the 5K listed there are almost certainly formal races on a track, not road races which can be very inaccurate. Using the 2025 85-89 5K rankings, my 35:30.00 puts me 11th in the world, and 2nd for 89 year olds. The fastest 89 year old was 10th in the world and ran a 33:40.88 in Norway in 2025. I always wear my San Diego Striders singlet. Attached is a picture from my run yesterday.
My doctors have now cleared me to compete in the faster 400/800 races. So I will now start intense training for those. My plan is to run in the state championship meet in Pasadena on May 30. I will keep you informed, and I will be wearing the San Diego Striders singlet!
04/12/26
I ran a final 5K on the same course yesterday. It was nearly a minute faster 34:32. A picture of me yesterday shows the Striders singlet much better. Now I start my 400/800 training.
