Running USA wire 57, July 8, 2012

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In this edition:
USATF Foundation Doubles $50,000 Olympic Qualifier Bonus Pool to $100,000
RUN@WORK Day Returns on September 21, 2012
Twins Territory TC 4K Becomes Fifteen's 5K
Inaugural Woman's Half Marathon & 10K Set for December 9

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Decatur-Dekalb YMCA 4 Miler, Decatur, GA, July 14
Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon, Sonoma, CA, July 15
Also GunBunFunRun 5K
Xsport Fitness Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon, IL, July 22
Burning River 100 Mile, Willoughby Hills, OH, July 28
USA 100 Mile Trail Championships
Challenge Cancer 5K, St. Paul, MN, July 28
Quad-City Times Bix 7, Davenport, IA, July 28
Paint Mines 6K Trail Race, Calhan, CO, July 28
Destination Health Race, Denver, CO, July 28
San Francisco Marathon, San Francisco, CA, July 29
Olympic Games, London, GBR, Aug 3-12
Track & Field Competition
15th TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K, Cape Elizabeth, ME, August 4
Atlanta's Finest 5K, Atlanta, GA, August 4
Woodstock 5K, Anniston, AL, August 4
Salinas Valley Half-Marathon, Salinas, CA, August 4
Step Up for Cancer, Denver, CO, August 5
Central Coast Cancer Challenge 10K, San Luis Obispo, CA, Aug 5
Great Kilted Run 5K, Seattle, WA, August 5










USATF Foundation Doubles $50,000 Olympic Qualifier Bonus Pool to $100,000

19 grantee athletes to compete at 2012 Olympic Games in London


INDIANAPOLIS - (July 6, 2012) - USA Track & Field Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld have announced that the Foundation, after its board meeting June 30, will double the original Elite Athlete Grantee bonus pool cap of $50,000 announced on April 11 to $100,000.



"We are thrilled to see the extraordinary performances of our Foundation's grantees at the Olympic Trials," said Jack Wickens, Foundation Director. "The number of grantees who have earned their way to be on the Olympic team has far exceeded our most optimistic projections."



With the 2012 Olympic Trials at historic Hayward Field now in the books, there are 19 Foundation grant recipients who have punched their tickets to London. Jackovic and Greifeld have announced that each London-bound athlete will receive a $5000 bonus.

The 19 Foundation sponsored athletes who have been named to Team USA more than doubles the 2008 result when 9 grantees qualified for the Olympic team. They include:



Kyle Alcorn: runner-up, steeplechase
Keisha Baker, 1600 meter relay pool (5th place, 400 meters)
Lance Brooks: champion, discus throw
Stephanie Brown Trafton: champion, discus throw
Becky Holliday: runner-up, pole vault
Cyrus Hostetler: 5th place, javelin throw#
Molly Huddle: runner-up, 5000 meters
Kibwe Johnson: champion, hammer throw
A.G. Kruger: 3rd place, hammer throw
Jamie Nieto: champion, high jump
Kara Patterson: runner-up, javelin throw
Jeff Porter, 3rd place, 110 hurdles
Alice Schmidt: 3rd place, 800 meters
Amanda Smock: champion, triple jump
Aretha Thurmond: runner-up, discus throw
Morgan Uceny: champion, 1500 meters
Jason Young: 3rd place, discus throw
Rachel Yurkovich: 4th place, javelin throw+
#First and second did not have "A" standard
+Third did not have "A" standard



In addition, the USATF Foundation board awarded a $3500 John W. James Endowment grant, as well as the $5000 bonus, to Amanda Bingson. Amanda, a recent UNLV grad, thrilled the crowd at the Nike campus last Thursday when she set multiple personal records, met the Olympic "A" standard and made her first Olympic team in the hammer throw.



The Foundation Elite Athlete Grant Program contributes to the pursuit of world class performances by American post-collegiate track and field athletes. Athletes must meet minimum performance and financial need standards to be eligible.



The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging elite athletes, distance training centers and anti-doping education. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors and from generous fans of track & field.



For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, visit www.usatffoundation.org or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tom.jackovic@usatf.org




RUN@WORK Day Returns on September 21, 2012

7th edition, presented by RRCA, encourages adults to get 30-minutes of exercise each day; promotional material available online


On Friday, September 21, 2012, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) will promote the 7th RUN@WORK Day nationwide. Company-based wellness programs, human resources departments, running clubs, running events, running shoe stores and individuals nationwide are encouraged to plan fun runs and walks around the country with their employers.



The goal of RUN@WORK Day, presented by the Road Runners Club of America, is to encourage adults to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, either before work, during lunch or immediately following work. RUN@WORK Day also encourages companies to help employees schedule time for physical activity. Incorporating exercise into one's daily routine can markedly improve one's overall physical health.



To help plan your RUN@WORK Day event, the RRCA created the RUN@WORK Day Planning Kit and Fact Sheet, go to: www.rrca.org/programs/run-at-work-day

To help promote your RUN@WORK Day event, the RRCA has also created a general promotional poster. To obtain a free copy of the promotional poster, send a self-addressed, postage paid, legal-sized envelope to 1501 Lee Hwy, Ste 140, Arlington, VA, 22209 or order posters online.






Twins Territory TC 4K Becomes Fifteen's 5K

August 12 event to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; entry includes ticket to Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays game


Formerly known as the Twins Territory TC 4K, Twin Cities In Motion and the Minnesota Twins are teaming up with Twins relief pitcher Glen Perkins (#15) and his wife Alisha for Fifteen's 5K on Sunday, August 12, 2012, a fun event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The 3.1 mile race will start near Mall of America Field and finish on Target Plaza near Target Field.



Each finisher will receive a finisher's medal, a race t-shirt and one ticket to the Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays game. Additionally, prizes, including autographed items, will be given to random finishers.



Registration is open until the field limit has been reached and there are a limited number of Twins game tickets available. Visit www.tcmevents.org for more information.






Inaugural Woman's Half Marathon & 10K Set for December 9

Celebration of women's health includes Wellness Boutique in Baton Rouge


BATON ROUGE, La. - (July 5, 2012) - Woman's Hospital and Gulf Coast Event Group has announced the Gulf South's first major running event exclusively for women. The Inaugural Woman's Half Marathon, 10K and Wellness Boutique will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2012.



"Woman's has focused on improving the health of women in our community for more than four decades, so we are excited to host a signature event that not only reinforces our mission, but also promotes a continuing healthy lifestyle," said Teri Fontenot, Woman's President and CEO.



"This event is a celebration of women's health," said Adam Guess, Managing Partner of Gulf Coast Event Group. "It is not only the first major endurance event in this area designed just for women, but it also provides a great platform for fundraising for several worthy causes."



The course will take runners from downtown Baton Rouge south towards LSU, with the 10K returning north on Nicholson and the half-marathon taking runners around the lakes and then returning to loop around the capital area before the finish near the USS Kidd.



The Woman's Half Marathon and 10K offers runners the unique option to choose their running distance, even during the event. If training didn't quite prepare a runner to tackle the half - or if she's just ready to start the post-race party - she can simply turn north onto the 10K course.



"This option will provide runners with an unprecedented level of flexibility to choose the distance that is right for them, even once the race has started," explains Guess.



Participants can also join a fundraising team named "Pink Patrol for Women and Babies". Pink Patrol runners' admission fees and any additional funds they raise will support Woman's programs and services for women and infants in the community. Proceeds will support the following causes:



Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Prevention program
Pediatric Home Care
Human Donor Milk program
Lactation program
Pediatric Sub-Specialty Care for Critically III Infants
Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Care for Victims of Sexual Assault
Cancer Care and Support Services
Breast Cancer Outreach and Education


All runners will also be treated to a wellness boutique featuring top fitness brands and the latest running gear as well as opportunities to learn information about Woman's programs and services.



To register or to get more information on the Woman's Half Marathon and 10K, go to: www.WomansHalfMarathon.com







Contact Information


Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director, ryan@runningusa.org, (805) 696-6232




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