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JUST RUN, the youth fitness program developed by leaders
from the Big Sur International Marathon, was named
National Youth Program of the Year by Running USA  at its recent annual industry conference in
New Orleans.
"JUST
RUN's involvement in the sport of youth running continues to not only inspire
thousands of children to live healthy, active lives, but provides a wonderful
model for other teachers and leaders to develop in their communities," said
Running USA CEO Rich Harshbarger as he presented the award and
a $5,000 check in front of 700 industry leaders. "This program provides all the
components necessary to create long-lasting, healthy change for children within
their communities."
Begun
in 2004 to combat the childhood obesity epidemic, JUST RUN has positively
affected the lives of thousands of children in more than 30 states. Since its
inception, 89,000 children in the program have run more than 2.3 million miles
in running and fitness activities that span the academic school year. This
school year, an expected 20,000 children will participate, logging over 400,000
miles.
"Being
recognized by our peers in the running industry is a great honor. This award
will inspire us to continue in our vital efforts to promote youth fitness and
healthy lifestyles among our youth," stated Susan Love, JUST
RUN Program Director.
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NEW YORK - Defending Boston Marathon champion
Meb
Keflezighi and compatriot Dathan Ritzenhein, running
the half-marathon distance for the first time since  the 2013 NYC Half, will lead a resilient
field of American men against a strong international contingent highlighted by
last year's third-place finisher Stephen Sambu and 2012 Boston
Marathon champion Wesley Korir at the 2015 United
Airlines NYC Half on Sunday, March 15, 2015, it was announced this week by
Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road
Runners.
"From
Meb and Dathan to Stephen and Wesley, the 2015 United Airlines NYC Half
professional men's field is one of our best ever," said Wittenberg. "We're
especially excited that our lead group of men will be running alongside the many
young runners who will be participating in the event's inaugural NYRR Times
Square Kids' Run on Seventh Avenue, creating an inspiring and unique moment that
will help us celebrate the tenth running of the race."
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ST. LOUIS, Mo.
- GO! St. Louis, a local not-for-profit organization that
specializes in presenting fitness events and programs year-round announced a new
race course for the 2015 GO! St. Louis Marathon (the only 
downtown St. Louis marathon in 2015), Half Marathon and Marathon Relay, set for
Sunday, April
12.
After
months of planning and meetings with local officials in Missouri and Illinois,
the 26.2 mile course is designed to showcase the beautiful Mississippi
riverfront, from both the Missouri and Illinois sightlines, as participants
traverse on the Eads and MLK bridges. In addition, the course maintains some of
the elements from the previous course, such as views of the Gateway Arch, St.
Louis Skyline, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Soulard, Union Station Saint Louis
University and Forest Park.
"A new course has
been something that we wanted to offer the community for many years, so after
planning started for our 15-year anniversary, we decided it was a great time to
start the process to make it a reality, said Nancy Lieberman,"
GO! St. Louis President.
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DULUTH, Minn.
- Grandma's Marathon-Duluth, Inc. has announced the retirement
of Jon Carlson  as the executive director effective September 30, 2015.
"My
12 years here with Grandma's Marathon have been more enjoyable and rewarding
than I could have ever imagined. Obviously, this year's Grandma's Marathon will
now mean a bit more than the others," Carlson said. "In the meantime, we have a
lot of work left to do to ensure a great event for the participants coming to
our race in June, and I am eager to continue our focus toward that goal."
Carlson,
61, was the nonprofit organization's race director from July 2003 until
September 2013, when he was chosen to succeed Scott Keenan, who stepped down
after 37 years with the organization. Keenan started Grandma's Marathon with the
North Shore Striders Running Club in 1977 and in May 2013 announced Grandma's
Marathon that year would be his last as executive director.
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Upcoming
Events
- Disney's Princess Half-Marathon Weekend, Walt
Disney World Resort, FL, Feb. 19-22
- Ragnar Relay Del Sol, Prescott-Tempe, AZ, Feb.
20-21
- Snowman Stampede 5 & 10 Miler, Littleton, CO,
Feb. 21
- Mermaid Half Marathon Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, Feb. 21
- XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Trail Run, Winder, GA,
Feb. 21
- XTERRA Monster Dash Trail Run, Chesterfield, VA,
Feb. 21
- Form Follows Fitness 5K, Dallas, TX, Feb. 21
- Polar Bear 5 Mile, 3 Mile, Doubler, Indianapolis,
IN, Feb. 21
- NYCRUNS Central Park Marathon, New York, NY,
Feb. 22
- XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run, Newport
Beach, CA, Feb. 22
- National Masters 8K Championships, Brea, CA,
Feb. 22
Find the full Running USA events calendar here.
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