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Running USA Industry E-News

December 23, 2014


In This Issue
Member News
Countdown to Conference
Association News
In The News
People in the News
Industry Jobs
Upcoming Events

Running USA Partners


Running USA 2015:

12th Industry Conference
powered by ACTIVE Network
February 8-10
New Orleans, LA


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Member News
Last week the first-ever National Sports Spectator Safety Summit was held.

Great job to Dr. Lou Marciani and his entire team at the University of Southern Mississippi for hosting this important congress of leaders in the running industry. Stay tuned for more information from Running USA on outcomes from this gathering.





National marathon security summit wraps up in Hattiesburg
FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com-Dec 18, 2014The National Marathon Safety and Security Summit wrapped up ... National Sports Safety and Security Conference in Orlando, Florida on July ...
Race HQ Announces Webinar series in 2015

December 22, 2014 RaceHQTM, a first-of-its-kind cloud-based project management, collaboration and task management tool for participatory events, announced today six new webinars in its upcoming Managing the Millions of Details Webinar Series 2015



All the best during this holiday week.
Countdown to Conference


Attend Running USA 2015: 12th Industry Conference
powered by ACTIVE Network - New Orleans, February 8-10





Conference pricing set to INCREASE.

The next price increase for the 2015 Running USA 12th Industry Conference in New Orleans is just around the corner on January 15th, 2015. Don't delay, register today! http://www.active.com/new-orleans-la/running/conferences/running-usa-12th-industry-conference-2015






Conference Transfers and Cancellations

The deadline for registration cancellations has passed. For complete transfer and cancellation policy details, please visit.

http://www.runningusa.org/program-schedule





Morning Run Fun!

DMSE Sports was on the ground in New Orleans last week mapping out a morning run route. This years runs will be a tour through the French Quarter with a jaunt down Bourbon Street. Run finishers will receive a Leslie Jordan shirt, Ashworth Awards custom medal and be provided extra hydration by NUUN. Make sure to also visit with our friends Mobile Locker Co. before and after the run.


2015 Registered Attendee List

The current list of registered attendees is now available online for viewing. Please bear in mind this list is updated bi-weekly.



The deadline to be included in the printed conference program is fast approaching. If you have not already registered for the 2015 Industry Conference in New Orleans, don't delay and register today! http://www.active.com/new-orleans-la/running/conferences/running-usa-12th-industry-conference-2015



Running USA 2015 Conference Travel Planning

Please note that Sunday, February 8th, 2015 will be a heavy traffic day around the Hilton New Orleans Riverside (the host hotel) due to pre-Mardi Gras parade festivities. We strongly encourage those that are able to arrive on Saturday, February 7th to consider an early arrival and enjoy all New Orleans has to offer. Hotel reservations can be made by contacting Global JBS at 561-290-0404. Please use Global JBS in order to receive your pre-negotiated room rate for conference dates.




Association News

Running USA Announces New Event
Running the Next Generation will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile on Sunday and Monday, June 28 and 29, 2015.


Help us Grow Our Sport...Donate Today!

Running USA is leading the way in promoting running and we cannot continue to do this without your support, therefore we have redesigned our fundraising program. We are no longer going to hold silent/live and reverse auctions at our annual conference, instead, we have created an online donation page at this link to help make giving easy. Our goal is simple: to raise 50,000 dollars by February, 1, 2015. One hundred percent of your tax-free donation will support under-funded programs that promote running.


In The News


The following news outlets have cited Running USA:







Running right

Marshfield Mail (subscription)

Since the late 1990s, recreational running has hit its stride in what the ... million pairs, equaling approximately $3.3 billion, according to Running USA.

18 Photos That Prove 2014 Was A Great Year For Running

Huffington Post

It has been a good year for running. ... 42,000,000 Americans run in some shape or form, according to Running USA's annual State of the Sport report.





Half marathon could be the fitness challenge you've been seeking

Tampabay.com

Glenn Jacobs has run every race from 5Ks to full marathons, but the ... increase in participants of about 12.5 percent, according to Running USA.






Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon ranked among world's best

Cayman Compass

Considering there are 1,100 marathons in the U.S. alone (according to Running USA's Annual Marathon Report) and thousands more worldwide, that ...






Physical therapy team helps runners striving for a better stride

Missouri State News

In 2014, sales for running shoes are expected to hit a record high by selling ... pairs equaling approximately $3.3 billion, according to Running USA.











People in the News


Stephen Haas named executive race director for Team Run Flagstaff.
Team Run Flagstaff, a nonprofit community organization located in the world-renowned running paradise of Flagstaff, Arizona, is honored to welcome Stephen Haas as its new executive director.


Industry Jobs


Company: MKTG

Job Title: Brand Specialists for Pittsburgh Marathon 2015, Pittsburgh, PA

Event dates will be determined ahead of time and will be set with ample notice (a calendar of events will be provided to interested applicants). This is a contract based position (15-25hr/wk) with time commitments during the day, evening and weekends beginning in January and finishing after the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3, 2015.

MKTG has been tasked (by a marathon sponsor) with creating the consumer journey for marathon participants from training kickoff (January 3) through race day (May 3). They key to doing so will be creating a personal connection with our brand specialists who will be with them every step of the way.

Send resume and photo to cwong@mktg.com. Include full description of running experience, involvement in running community and relationships that you currently have in the Pittsburgh running scene.



Company: Cooper River Bridge Run

Job Title: Deputy Race Director

Deputy Race Director is responsible for the coordination and administrative management of all services and programs with the Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR). Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.



Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.



Plans, coordinates and supervises the operational components of the race, related race events, accounting, expo planning, volunteer, registration, business and office management of the CRBR.

Assists in the planning, coordination and supervision of all necessary work related to the operation and management of the annual CRBR.

Assist in the development and execution of CRBR's annual budget.

Assist the Race Director to ensure overall CRBR compliance with local and state law enforcement and the permitting process with all involved governments for the staging of the event.

Directly supervises the Assistant Race Directors and other staff of the CRBR.

Directly works with all aspects and agency partners involved with the security of the events associated with the Race.

Attends Executive Board meetings and other related Committees of the Board and prepares appropriate reports to the Race Director.

Assists the Race Director in developing and maintaining organizational values and principles in cooperation with the CRBR Executive Board, regulatory and community agencies, sponsors and participants.
To apply, send resume to: Julian Smith, Cooper River Bridge Run, P.O. Box 22089, Charleston, SC 29413, by email to: Julian.smith2@comcast.net.



Company: Alanic

Job Title: Sales

We are the fast growing performance wear and running apparel brand. With major brands like Competitor Group International, Lifetime Fitness, Basketball Australia, Warner Music and many major marathons/triathlons onboard, we are looking to expand our Sales Team in the Los Angeles Office.

At Alanic (Beverly Hills operations) we are looking for quality sales people who are friendly, professional and have the drive to make a lot of money and get rewarded for there efforts.

Should have:

* 5-year sales experience

* Running Industry Knowledge

* Passion for the organization

* Exceptional communication skills

* Outstanding organization and time management skills

* Good Knowledge of Microsoft office/Outlook

* Result orientated "Will DO" personality and attitude.

* Ability to work in a team environment

* Great Phone skills

* Must pay attention to details

* Passion to grow within the company

Salary:

* Base Salary + Commission with an iPhone + 13 inch Macbook

* Commission between $200 - $1000/week depending on your work

* Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday - Friday)

Please contact: Johnny Beig,


Visit www.runningusa.org/ for additional job listings.

Upcoming Events

Triathlon Business International

(January 25-27, 2015) Marina del Rey, CA


FitExpo SoCal

(February 7-8, 2015) Los Angeles, CA



Running USA: 12th Industry Conference powered by ACTIVE Network
(February 8-10, 2015) New Orleans, LA


Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Annual Conference
(February 24-25, 2015) Orlando, FL

Event Director College
(March 25-26, 2015) Charleston, SC

57th Annual RRCA National Convention
(April 22-26, 2015) Des Moines, IA

The Academy
(May 27-28, 2015) Lausanne, Switzerland


Running The Next Generation
(June 28-29, 2015) Chicago, IL

3rd Annual Estes Trail Ascent Trail Running Conference
(October 7-10, 2015), Estes Park, CO

TEAMS 15 Expo and Conference
(November 9-12, 2015) Las Vegas, NV

USATF Annual Meeting
(December 2-6, 2015) Houston, TX









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