Monday, October 12, 2009

12 October 2009 --- 6 Days!



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Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon Newsletter
Sponsored by Sportwax
12 October 2009  --- 6 Days!

A FEW DETAILS... 

PARKING--The DASH Lots 9 & 7 are located near the YMCA, along Seward Street and along Mt. Vernon.  Come early and get a good spot.  If you're staying at one of the downtown hotels, it's faster to walk than it is to drive and find a parking spot. 

Showers--We have showers at the YMCA.  If you want to get clean and dry and then come out for a bowl of chili afterwards, that's cool.  Don't worry about getting kicked out of the food area, just wear your medal, we'll know it's you.

The VELOCITY CHALLENGED start is at 7:00.  You'll need to pay special attention to course marshalls along Seward Street, as people starting at 8:00 will still be parking in DASH 9 lot.  (And for those of you who are driving down Seward, PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!)

CHILI and Ice Cream
Wendy's Chili.  Just the thing on a cool fall morning (or afternoon) after a long run.  Or, if you prefer, while you're still warm, we have Culver's frozen custard.
  
VISIT THE EXPO!
Yes, you can pick up your packet on race morning.  Get there early.  But...

Don't miss all the fun at the expo.  Video from last year's race, 2:00 Race Director briefing & discussion.  Lots of vendors with cool stuff.  And, at 1:00, come out and see the kids run!  They're amazing.  They'll be running their final 1.2 to complete their 26.2 miles of running.


EVERY STRIDE 5K & 10K AND the Nike Human Race

It's not only the Nike Human Race, and the Every Stride 5K & 10K!  It's our post-race party!  After a 5-day cooldown period following the marathon, join us out at Candlestone Golf and Resort for a great time.  Wear your marathon gear, share your "war stories" and celebrate!  Check it out at www.mirunning.com  for more info.  YOU CAN ALSO VOLUNTEER TO HELP if you like.

Plus, wear your marathon stuff--shirt, hat, socks, whatever, and get into a free drawing for one of two free entries to our 2010 marathon!




Home!

A nice weekend, a nice wedding, a nice run along the river by the falls.  I managed to collect a beer glass from Ontario from the Niagara's Best Brewery.  And on the way home, I jumped into a VERY COLD Lake Ontario, completing my quest to swim in all five Great Lakes!  I only got in a couple strokes, but I did get completely submerged.  Most of my body parts have returned to normal now. 


Can't wait to see you all at the FINISH LINE!  Only six days!

and the adventure continues....
Don Kern
Race Director, Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon

P.S.  If you want to respond to this newsletter, change the subject line so I don't just end up thinking it's a bounce notice or something.  Thanks! 

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TRAINING


And now...a word from our SPONSORS!











Pepsi Bottling of West Michigan







The Schedule

September 26th
20 Mile Training Run hosted by Gazelle Sports

October 17th 9 - 6
Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup at the David D Hunting YMCA

October 17th Bagel Beanery Kids Marathon
Final 1.2 miles at 1:00 pm

October 18th Sixth Annual Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay

October 24th
Every Stride 5K/10K, and Metro Health Marathon Post-Race Celebration at Candlestone Golf & Resort





LIFETIME RUNNER

Enter Once, Run Forever!
You can enter the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon for LIFE.
For $725, you get to enter the full or the half marathon for as long as we're still in business! 

You'll get a permanent number, some extra swag, and the adoration of your fellow runners.
If you've already registered for this year but would like to upgrade, we can make that work too--just email me and we'll get it figured out.




Wendy's
Buy One
Get One Free Chili


Buy One Get one free chili at most West Michigan Wendy's on Tuesdays.

Wendy's chili is a great healthy fast food option:
Large chili
*280 calories, 9grams of fat, 21 grams of protein



*Wendy's will be giving out complimentary chili to GR marathon racers.  Stop by our booth after you finish the race!
A LIMITED TIME OFFER


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