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In this edition:
Peacock, Pezzullo Win Emerald Nuts Midnight Run
Inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Mile Announced by runDisney
Nation's Top High School Athletes to Compete at Brooks PR Invitational
Causeway Cancer Walk Teams with State Farm Melbourne Music Marathon Weekend
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Peacock, Pezzullo Win Emerald Nuts Midnight Run
33rd edition draws 5,000 to kick-off 2012 in Central Park
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NEW YORK - (December 31, 2011) - Two athletes training in North Carolina, Landon Peacock of Blowing Rock and Stephanie Pezzullo of Charlotte, won the 33rd Emerald Nuts Midnight Run, a four mile road race held here in Central Park at the stroke of midnight.
Peacock, 24, a former University of Wisconsin Badger who now runs for the Reebok-sponsored ZAP Fitness program, clocked 18 minutes, 35 seconds, three seconds up on Tesfaye Dube, an Ethiopian athlete who runs for the New York-based West Side Runners club. Stephen Pifer, who runs for the Nike Oregon Track Club in Eugene, finished third in 18:48.
"It was a whole lot of fun," Peacock said after running the race for the first time. He smiled and added, "It was the most interesting way I've started a year."
Pezzullo, 29, who represents Saucony, outlegged rivals Sarah Porter and Carmen Douma-Hussar in the final mile to win in 21:05, a personal best for the distance by 55 seconds. For Pezzullo it was her first Midnight Run victory; she was runner-up back in 2006.
"Awesome, awesome," Pezzullo said when she was asked how the race went. "It was just a great experience, and the crowd support was unbelievable."
Porter, who like men's winner Peacock runs for the ZAP Fitness program, crossed the finish line in 21:17 in her debut at the race. Douma-Hussar, a Canadian Olympian and former Midnight Run champion and course record holder, ran 21:26. Former Providence College standout Katie DiCamillo was fourth in 21:38.
Both Peacock and Pezzullo earned $600 each in prize money and time bonuses.
The New York Road Runners, the race founders and organizers, said about 5,000 runners took part. A nearly 20 minute fireworks display accompanied the race.
33rd Emerald Nuts Midnight Run
New York, NY, December 31, 2011
MEN
1) Landon Peacock (NC), 18:35, $600
2) Tesfaye Dube (ETH), 18:38, $400
3) Stephen Pifer (OR), 18:48, $300
4) Timothy Ritchie (MA), 18:57
5) Brendan Martin (MI), 19:02
WOMEN
1) Stephanie Pezzullo (NC), 21:05, $600
2) Sarah Porter (NC), 21:17, $400
3) Carmen Douma-Hussar (CAN), 21:26, $300
4) Katie DiCamillo (RI), 21:38
5) Breanne Simpson (NY), 22:56
More including race photos at: www.nyrr.org
Inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Mile Announced by runDisney
Race debuts September 29, 2012; sixth signature runDisney event and second nighttime race at Walt Disney World; Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend shifts to early November
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (Dec. 28, 2011) - Reviving the scarily popular Twilight Zone Tower of Terror theme, runDisney unveiled its newest race, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend, which debuts next year at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.
The nighttime race, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29, is the reincarnation of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K last held in 2009. The new event has a similar race course - through the set of "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" and past Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat - but features runDisney's first-ever 10-mile distance that finishes, appropriately enough, near The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Runners will receive a finisher medal inspired by the Tower of Terror and then celebrate their achievement at a villainous post-race party with their family and friends, where they will enjoy live music, characters - including your favorite Disney villains - and have exclusive access to attractions like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Star Tours and Toy Story Mania.
"The 10-mile distance has emerged in popularity as beginning runners, who are fast becoming super fans of the sport, consider it the next big challenge after a 5K or 10K," said veteran race director Jon Hughes, who will serve as race director for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror event. "Take into account the unique night race combined with Disney's Tower of Terror theme, and it's 'the must do' event for 2012!"
The new The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror race is the sixth signature runDisney event and the second nighttime race at Walt Disney World along with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, which shifts to Nov. 9-10 next year during the final weekend of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. As with all runDisney events, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror race weekend will involve a variety of events, including a 5K and Kids' races, plus a Health and Fitness Expo, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney.
Race registration opens Feb. 14, 2012 at runDisney.com. For more information on runDisney events and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend, visit: www.runDisney.com
Nation's Top High School Athletes to Compete at Brooks PR Invitational
First and only indoor all-nighttime meet attracts track's best U.S. high schoolers
BOTHELL, Wash. - (Dec. 28, 2011) - The fastest runners in the country will compete against one another on the fastest track in the nation on the fastest day of the year. Leading running company Brooks Sports has announced that it will bring the speediest high school runners to Seattle for the second Brooks PR Invitational. Taking place on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, the invite-only event gives students the opportunity to test their speed against the best of the best and break their own personal records (PR).
Qualified athletes will sprint to the finish and crush records at Dempsey Indoors, located at the University of Washington, one of the fastest indoor tracks in the country. Participants will race against themselves and their peers in one of six events: 60m, 60m Hurdles, 400m, 800m, 1600m, and the 2 Mile. Each event will feature eight to 12 of the best high school runners nationwide.
"When creating the Brooks PR Invitational, our focus was on the athlete and creating an experience for them that is unlike anything else they will experience in their high school careers," said Jesse Williams, sports marketing manager at Brooks. "This athlete focus begins the minute the golden ticket invite arrives in their mailbox, and continues through the high energy, high speed track meet where we spotlight PR performances by turning out all the lights except for those above the track. We will have a DJ spinning the whole time and there are always a few additional Run Happy surprises you will have to tune in to see."
To give all high school runners and fans the opportunity to experience the Brooks PR Invitational, Brooks will partner with Flotrack to stream live on meet day. On Sunday, Feb. 26, viewers can catch all the action at: www.flotrack.org
The inaugural 2011 Brooks PR Invitational featured breakout performances and record smashing times:
Ajee Wilson (Neptune, NJ) claimed the #1 spot in the US for the mile, clocking in at 4:49.48
The top eight finishers in the Girls 2 Mile all ran faster than the previous national leader in the event. Sophomore Wesley Frazier led the way with a time of 10:17.46, just edging out runner-up Kayla Beattie at 10:17.93.
Six of the nation's number one high school times were produced: Girls 60m dash, Girls 400m, Girls Mile, Girls 2 Mile, Boys 60m and Boys 400m
Seven of the nation's number two high school times were produced: Girls 60m Hurdles, Girls 400m, Girls 800m, Girls 2 Mile, Boys 60m, Boys Mile, Boys 2 Mile
In the Girls 60M, Dezerea Bryant ran the 5th fastest all-time, clocking-in at 7.26
Records and rankings based off standings as of Feb. 26, 2011
For more information about the Brooks PR Invitational, visit: www.flotrack.org/brookspr
For more information about Brooks performance running footwear, apparel, and accessories, go to: www.brooksrunning.com
Causeway Cancer Walk Teams with State Farm Melbourne Music Marathon Weekend
Set for Saturday, February 4, 2012 in downtown Melbourne, Florida
MELBOURNE, Fla. - (December 28, 2011) - Residents throughout Brevard County and Florida are encouraged to wear the color representing the cancer of your choice and come out to "Coloring the Causeway for a Cure" 3-mile walk on Saturday, February 4, 2012.
The event will take place in downtown Melbourne and allow walkers to parade to the top of the Melbourne Causeway and back to a finish in downtown Melbourne. One lane of the Melbourne Causeway will be closed to traffic and dedicated to participating walkers. The walk will utilize much of the same course traversed by runners during that morning's Florida Today 5K run.
Local real estate brokerage ITG Realty has teamed up with the State Farm Melbourne Music Marathon Weekend to host the non-competitive walk to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society and the organization's signature community fundraising event, Relay for Life.
All proceeds will benefit the Brevard division for American Cancer Society. Relay for Life helps raise funding and awareness to support the fight against cancer, by providing services such as Road to Recovery, which drives patients to treatment, the Hope Lodges, and our gift closet here locally, where women can come receive wigs and prosthesis free of charge.
Brevard Relay for Life teams can raise funds for the Relay of choice. Simply by registering, $5 of each entry fee will be donated to the designated Relay event.
"After recently losing my mother at age 59 to cancer, I realized donating my time and money is a small sacrifice if it helps prevent someone else from going through the same heart break," shares the inaugural event's founder, Rusty Melle.
A passionate advocate, and Eau Gallie's Relay for Life event chair, ITG Realty's broker Rusty Melle will lace up his shoes to inspire the community to help "pave the way" for a cure.
Walkers can find more information at: www.coloringthecauseway.com
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