Runner Email 24 July 2007

THE MARATHON MINUTE ON NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300 IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HIGHLAND GROUP, RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MICHIGAN'S 50 COMPANIES TO WATCH. NOW , MARATHON DON KERN....

Hey everybody!! I was just thinking that a little recognition was in order here. You've seen the guy in the leaf on our logo. You've seen our posters and our flyers. Things like that don't just happen by themselves. We've got some pretty cool people at the Highland Group out there doing all that great work. They're on their third year as a sponsor of our marathon, and we've heard nothing but positive feedback on their work. Check them out at gohighlandgroup.com when you get a minute.

And while you're at it, if your company is looking for an opportunity to sponsor a really cool event, (or even just a Marathon Minute spot) I know where they might find one. :-) Feel free to have your advertising people call me.

OK, the next thing. This Sunday I'm headed up to Carrollton, Michigan for a neat little marathon. The Carrollton Charity Races raise money for some their local charities, and offer a fun time running most any distance you might choose to run, from 5K to 50K. The multiple out-and-back route is different than you might be used to, but it's fun getting to know practically everyone on the course during the morning. So, if you're not doing anything Sunday, come on out.

I just ordered a bunch of running caps with the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon logo on them. We'll have them for sale at the expo. Pretty nice microfiber, mesh panels, and a reflector sandwiched in the bill. We should have them in about 4 weeks, maybe we'll sell them online too.

Are you raising money for a charity in conjunction with running the marathon? If so, let me know and we'll get your charity a little extra recognition or our website.

That's about what I know for now. Have some good miles this week.

and the adventure continues....
Don Kern

Discounts on Accelerade

Hey Everybody!!

It's mid-July and not too hot for training. Pretty nice, eh?

We've arranged a special deal for those of you who use Accelerade & Endurox. Check this out:


Save 25% on Accelerade Product Line
All participants in the Hampton’s Marathon can now save 25% on the #1 Sports and Recovery products ACCELERADE, ENDUROX R4 and ACCEL GEL. Just go to www.accelsport.com/grandrapids. FREE WATER BOTTLE until Aug. 1st.


Other items--Every weekend people on your marathon staff are out there training too. Starting after Labor Day, we'll be doing our weekend long runs on parts of the marathon course. Starting times and plans will be posted via these emails and on the website.

In the meantime, we have a couple of doctors, a physical therapist, and people with LOTS of marathon experience on the staff, so if you have any concerns, maybe we can help. Feel free to email.

And continue to check on our blog and at marathonminute.com for the ongoing encouragement you might need along the way.

and the adventure continues....
Don

First Deadline Passed!

Hey Everybody!!

Our first registration deadline passed, and lots of you signed up last weekend, so I just wanted to say hello and welcome.

If you've been to GR before for the marathon, you already know that we have a lot of fun here. Your marathon staff is filled with marathon runners--probably we average around 20 marathons each--so we know what we like to see in a marathon and do our best to deliver it to you.

Also, we have a new thing this year called the Marathon Minute, a weekly minute of inspiration on WOOD Radio that you can also catch on marathonminute.com. Check it out.

Summer is a great time to train--no bundling up, the water doesn't freeze in your bottle, life is good.

Registrations are at a total of 550 right now, which is substantially ahead of last year. If you have friends that are considering running, get 'em to sign up ASAP so we don't hit our limits.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all in October.

and the adventure continues....
Don Kern