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Happy Thanksgiving from Running USA!
November 20, 2012

Running USA presents annually the Allan Steinfeld Development Award. The 2012 recipient is the Mammoth Track Club.


Running USA 2013:

10th Industry Conference
February 24-26


Savannah, GA

Thank you to sponsors of our
10th Industry Conference


Presenting
Active Network
Ashworth Awards
Competitor Group
Leslie Jordan
MarathonFoto.com

Gold Medal
Brooks
Electric City Printing
Forte Interactive
Heatsheets
imATHLETE

Premium Exhibitor
Altitude Industrial
Skechers
Yankz!

Standard Exhibitor

emediagroup
Expert Performance T

Hasty Awards
Innovative Timing Systems

Kids Running America
Marathon Printing
Maxwell Medals

RunSignUp
Virgo III
Virtual Race Bags
XL Run

Running USA Membership Categories include:

* Athlete Services & Education
* Consumer Products
* Destination Management
* Event
* Media
* National Trade Organization
* Vendors

Running USA Member Events
November 22-29, 2012

XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Trail Run

Los Angeles, CA, November 22



Evanston Flying Turkey 5K Evanston, IL, November 22



Dana Point Turkey Trot

Dana Point, CA, November 22



Turkey Trot

Denver, CO, November 22


Turkey Trot 5K
Orlando, FL, November 22



Thanksgiving Day 5K

Kansas City, KS, November 22



Bend Turkey Trot

Bend, OR, November 22



Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

San Jose, CA, November 22



Flying Feather Four Miler

Dublin, OH, November 22



Atlanta Half-Marathon & Thanksgiving Day 5K

Atlanta, GA, November 22



Seattle Marathon 5K and Kids Marathon

Seattle, WA, November 24



Seattle Marathon & Half-Marathon

Seattle, WA, November 25



Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off

Seattle, WA, November 25



Elf Run

Oconomowoc, WI, November 25



GivingThanks 5K
St. Paul, MN, November 29

Association News

Running USA Board of Directors - Deadline for Nominations is November 30

Running USA is governed by a Board of Directors and each year, the members of Running USA elect new directors to serve on the board. This is
an invitation for you to nominate prospective board members. You may nominate yourself, or someone else. Running USA's success depends on the active participation of its members, in nominating directors, in voting, and in serving as directors. To learn more about the nomination and election process, please refer to the following documents:
2012 Board of Directors' Election
Board Profile and Expectations
Running USA bylaws
2012 Strategic Plan
Send your nominations, or questions to membership@runningUSA.org.


2013 Conference Schedule & Agenda Available Now!

The Running USA conference agenda is now available online at



this link. Check back often for the most current list of attendees. If you want to see your name on that list, make sure you are registered.
Click here to register today!





Running USA Expo Presence - Benefit for our Members

If you would like to have your event flyers or product information distributed at expos that Running USA attends, please contact nancy@runningusa.org. Next confirmed expos are the Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann EXPO at the Houston Marathon, January 11- 12, 2013, and the LIVESTRONG Austin Marathon and Half Marathon Expo February 15-16, 2013.

Running USA™ "In the News"



Running USA actively promotes our sport and serves as a resource center that together support our mission to advance the growth and success of the running industry in America. This section highlights news articles where Running USA and its statistics and data are mentioned or sourced.
Charlotte Observer (NC) article "Charlotte's marathon still trying to find its stride" with Running USA marathon rank and comment.

Monterey County Herald (CA) article "Big Sur Half Marathon field reflects growing popularity of sport among women" with Running USA women's growth stats. Same article also in sister publication, Santa Cruz Sentinel (CA).

Gulf Breeze News (FL) article "Pensacola Double Bridge 15K named 11th largest in country" with Running USA road race ranking.

Lake Wylie Pilot (SC) article "Lake Wylie runs with national trend" with Running USA stats and state of the sport summary.

Wall Street Journal (in Spanish). Cada vez ms personas mayores de 50 corren maratones.


Member Profile: Outside Interactive


Outside Interactive is a Boston-based startup and the developer of Virtual Runner for Windows and Virtual Runner for the iPad, revolutionary patent pending forward motion technology solutions featuring famous race courses, popular running routes and scenic destinations, all shot in HD from a runner's point of view. Founded by Gary McNamee, a lifelong Boston resident, avid runner and serial entrepreneur, McNamee developed Virtual Runner after becoming bored on the treadmill and frustrated with not being able to train properly for the B.A.A. Boston Marathon in New England's unpredictable and often harsh weather.



On November 8, Outside Interactive released its Virtual Runner app for the iPad that allows viewers to run popular running routes virtually all from the safety and comfort of their own treadmill. The high definition videos are shot from a runner's point of view and allow the runner to interactively view different virtual running routes as if they were on the course itself.



"The idea is to work with any treadmill and iPad," said McNamee, "Running on a treadmill can be a very boring experience for many. Our idea is to make the experience more engaging allowing users to learn different race courses before running the race, or view popular running routes of locations such as Central Park or the Washington Mall, or even scenic destinations such as Bali or the Australian Outback, all interactively while at home, at the gym, or on the road."



Virtual Runner's patent-pending technology is designed to work with a runner's existing hardware. No special treadmill is required. The Virtual Runner app is downloaded to an iPad along with selected course videos. A footpod is attached to the runner's shoelace and a wireless receiver is plugged into the user's iPad. A video demonstration can be viewed at this link..



All Member Profiles will also be featured on our website for one full week following the publication in Running USA Industry E-News.


Member News


Running USA Welcomes our Newest Member

Fox River Trail Runners


Active at Altitude Announces Training Camp Schedule

Active at Altitude, the unique residential training retreat in Estes Park, CO, has announced it's training camp schedule for 2013. Three women's running camps in May, July, and September each sold out in 2012, and the 2013 schedule follows that successful formula - a Level II camp has also been added in August The camp schedule includes two Trail Running Camps in April and October, a Triathlon Camp in April, and an Endurance Camp in May. Details at the new website, www.activeataltitude.com, or contact Camp Director, Terry Chiplin.



MetroPCS Dallas Marathon Supports Initiatives

The MetroPCS® Dallas Marathon™ Health & Fitness Committee approved support of three new initiatives kicking off this month: an $18,000 grant to Back on My Feet sponsoring a new training program at the Dallas Veterans Affairs facility, a $10,000 grant to the Cigna Mayor's Race 5K and Fun Run presented by Oncor, and a $6,000 grant to the National BlackMarathoners Association (NBMA) to develop an outreach program in minority communities.



Chevron Houston Marathon Announces Sponsorships

The Houston Marathon Committee announced the return of sponsors Nissan, HEB, Waste Management, Memorial Hermann, Under Armour, Sports Authority and King & Spalding to the January 11-13, 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon Race Weekend.



emediagroup Announces Acquisition

Only a few weeks after bringing existing large format printing capabilities to their Greenville base of operations, emediagroup announced the acquisition of Greer-based Upstate Print Connection (UPC). The acquisition triples their large format firepower and enables them to offer even more to customers in terms of capability and scale.



Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon Announces Course

It was announced that the 8th annual Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon half marathon will include a one mile run through the Denver Zoo. Over 11,000 participate in Colorado's biggest springtime race, and nearly half run the half marathon. The 2013 events on May 19, include the marathon, half marathon, Urban 10 Miler, 5-person marathon relay - including the Corporate Cup and Government Cup division - and the Colfax 5K that kicks off race weekend.



Run-Walk to Home Base Set for May 2013

Runners and walkers will once again experience the thrill of crossing Fenway Park's home base in the fourth Run-Walk to Home Base Presented by New Balance May 4, 2013. This fundraiser supports the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program, which provides clinical care and support to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and families affected by combat stress and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Event participants and sponsors have raised more than $7.3 million since the Red Sox Foundation introduced the event in 2010.



Pensacola Marathon Donates to Wounded Warrior Project
Brad King and Alan Moses trained for the Pensacola Marathon as an effort to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. They did not run in normal running attire, rather they ran the 26.2 marathon while wearing a 50 lb. ruck sack and military boots. The pair rose over $9,000 for their effort at the 2012 Pensacola Marathon. The Pensacola Marathon and Pensacola Sports Association announced it will donate $1,000 to their effort, pushing them over the $10,000 threshold.



Trenton Hosts Successful first-year Event
The Inaugural Trenton Half Marathon, 10K, and Kids' Run on November 10, welcomed more than 2,800 athletes and thousands of spectators to Mercer County Waterfront Park. With the state capital building as the backdrop, athletes traversed the world famous Trenton Makes the World Takes Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridges they ran in two states and crossed the finish line at home plate of the Thunder Stadium. The event also served as a catalyst for several charities to fundraise and build awareness for their cause. One local group, Black Girls Run, had more than 200 women participating in the 10K and Half Marathon.


Divas Half Marathon Series Nets Honor
Continental Event & Sports Management Group LLC, announced the final numbers of the Divas Half Marathon & 5K Running Series for 2012. After only its second full year of existence the Divas Half Marathon Series is the largest half marathon and 5K running series for women in the U.S.

Registration Open for Cellcom Green Bay Marathon

Forte Interactive's RacePartner™ announced that they have launched participant registration, fundraising, and volunteer management, for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will be held on May 17-19, 2013, and includes a full marathon, half marathon, 5K and kids' run.


Business News



Report Released on Physical Education Programs
The 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA, was released by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the American Heart Association. For the full report, click this link.

Newton School of Running Expands

The Newton School of Running, operated by Newton Running, is rapidly expanding to over a dozen of on-base clinics educating U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women on the principles and benefits of natural form running. Since its inception in 2010, thousands of active members of the U.S. Air Force, Army and Special Forces have completed the Newton Running Performance and Injury Prevention Program.


People in the News


Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes who is also a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Alumni, will participate in the San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half presented by LeftLane Sports weekend of activities April 5-7, 2013. Karnazes will run the marathon course on April 7. Participants are encouraged to "Run with Dean."


Industry Jobs
Visit www.runningusa.org for more detailed job listings.



Company: Vision Event Management

Job Title: Marketing/Social Media Coordinator

Vision Event Management (VEM) is full service event management company specializing in fitness events. VEM manages and owns events ranging from 200 person 5Ks to 20,000-person half marathons. In 2012, VEM managed over 20 events that served over 100,000 participants in 7 States.

Vision Event Management is looking for a fun, active and social media savvy person to join our team as Marketing/Social Media Coordinator. This role will work closely with the team to develop and implement email marketing and social media campaigns for all Vision Event Management events. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills to be able to manage numerous projects with competing deadlines. A strong self-starter with creativity, imagination, and strong social media experience will thrive in this position. For more information, visit our website at www.VisionEventManagement.com. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Anna Ryan at Anna@VisionEventManagement.com or by fax to (317) 245-2463.



Company: Running Specialty Group (RSG), Denver, CO

Job Title: Vice President, Operations

Running Specialty Group (RSG) is a newly-formed company focusing on building a national network of individual specialty running stores, and e-commerce sales via a new running web site, Run.com. RSG encompasses 24 stores in 8 states which include the New York Running Company, Greater Boston Running Company, Texas Running Company, the Dallas based company, Run On!, and others.

The Vice President, Operations has complete sales and P&L responsibility for all RSG Stores. This position strategically leads to the success of the company operations. The position requires a balance of tactical and strategic perspectives. Decisions involve highly complex issues that ultimately affect the company. A constant focus on the future is required to ensure that current activities are supporting the company's evolving desired positions. The qualified candidate will be skilled at building and maintaining effective

working relationships with individuals at all levels within the company. They will also work effectively with senior leaders and other members of the RSG team. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, salary qualifications and a resume to: zmalfetti@run.com.


Upcoming Events

USATF Annual Meeting
(November 28-December 2, 2012) Daytona Beach, FL

The Running Event
(December 3-6, 2012) Austin, TX


RDU Fast Track - Fall Seminar
(December 6, 2012) Naperville, IL


US Sports Congress

(December 10-12, 2012) Sarasota, FL


Event Director's College
(January 18, 2013) Maui, HI


Race Director University, RDU I & II
(January 21-25, 2013) Naperville, IL

Outdoor Retailer -Winter market
(January 24-27, 2013) Salt Lake City, UT



Running USA: 10th Industry Conference
(February 24-26, 2013) Savannah, GA

Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council Conference
(March 13-14, 2013) Atlanta, GA

Event Director's College
(April 3-5, 2013) Charleston, SC


Road Runners Club of American Annual Convention

(May 2-5, 2013) Albuquerque, NM


Inaugural Trail Running Conference
(June 20-22, 2013) Estes Park, CO

Event Director's College
(October 3-5, 2013) Portland, OR

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