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| Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon Newsletter Sponsored by Sportwax 14 October 2009 --- 4 Days! |
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| MEDIA STUFF Yesterday, we had everything booked perfectly. 9:00 with Joy Wellington on WOOD TV. 9:30 with Tony Gates at WRJR, one of our Citadel (Media sponsor) stations. 10:15 with my good friend Shelly Irwin over at WGVU. Tight, but doable. At WOOD TV, they're experimenting with some new media stuff, so we were to record via Skype from the Y. Problem was that the Internet connection didn't quite work right with all the technology they were trying to use. By 9:15 I knew I had to leave. "Chris--you'll have to handle this one." I left him with four new marathon runners (Amy, Rina, Stacey, and Cheryl) to handle things while I headed over to Citadel studios. Right on time. "Oh, we have you on at 9:45. Then we'll record another interview for WLAV after that." I had a blast with Tony in the studio. 10:00. Need to be at WGVU in 15. Gotta record an interview first. OK. 10:11 I walked into the elevator. I figured it would be faster to run the 5 blocks to Shelly's studio than to get my car out of the lot. At 10:17, I tapped on the glass, Shelly motioned me in and I sat down just one minute before she turned the mike on. My respiration and heartbeat returned to normal speed. Whew... All around, it was a great morning. Chris and the girls handled things well ( click here to watch), I managed to be on three different radio stations, and we went on with our day.
This morning, WZZM TV at 6:30. Good stuff. WZZM Channel 13 this morning. CLICK West Michigan Color Tour Here are some fall colors for you: Red - the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon staff, in red Brooks jackets with white stripes down the sleeves Orange - Medical staff from Metro Health and Life EMS Navy - Aid station captains and other race weekend leaders Tangerine - The finest crew of volunteers in the history of running And that brings us back to.... RED - With our "Victory in the Fall" logo in bright yellow. Your shirt, the race shirt, your badge of honor. It's shaping up to be a colorful weekend.
EVERY STRIDE 5K & 10K AND the Nike Human Race The 2009 NIKE+ Human Race at the Every Stride 5K/10K takes place next weekend (October 24th), last year the numbers surpassed 750 participants. Already this year, the numbers are well over a 1,000. This is a great fall event to celebrate running the ½, full or relay marathon this weekend at the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon.
Registration is $18 and shirts are running low so it's a good idea to register soon before they are gone. Included in the $18 registration is your choice of 5K run, 5K walk, 10K run or run both the 5K&10K, a NIKE DryFit race shirt, a souvenir golf ball with the race logos on it, and a post race party pass into the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon and Every Stride 5K/10K post race party; it's a partnership between both races to offer an incredible post race party the weekend after the marathon at a nice cool down event. The party includes burgers, brats, chicken and desserts all included in the $18. There is also a Gazelle Sports Kid's Run for $5 with a 1 mile run, fun run, pumpkin decorating and candy scavenger hunt.
Wear your marathon shirt at the post race party and you have a chance to receive 1 of 2 free entries into the 2010 marathon. Plus, make it a great time to share your marathon stories. Register online at www.mirunning.com today.
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| One of our Official Charities
myTEAM TRIUMPH (mTT) is proud to be an official charity of the 2009 Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon. Our biggest benefactor, the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, has provided complimentary entries, advertising & expo space to the value of $10,000 to make our participation in this event possible.
More exciting is the fact that we get to coordinate the participation of individuals with disabilities in the ½ & Full Marathon race who would otherwise not be able to complete this distance on their own.
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Let me tell you about Russ. (Or perhaps, Juice, Juice Everywhere, and Not A Drop to Drink.) Russ is the guy who owns Advance Auto Service. He doesn't run much. But he does run power and phone lines out of his building for the START/FINISH area. I met him because his business is located where it is. Now, any time I have car problems, Russ is the guy I use. I trust him. He's always done a great job for me. Takes care of what I need and always seems to be able to squeeze me in.
Juice for Classic Race Management, timing the race. Juice for TJ the DJ. Juice for WRJR and their live remote broadcasting. Juice for my brakes, my windshield wipers, my engine. It's all coming from Russ. THANKS MAN!
Did you know, in Grand Rapids, avenues run north and south, streets run east and west. And you guys are running on streets, avenues, drives, boulevards, paved trails, and roads. And you're going to love all of them! Can't wait to see you all at the FINISH LINE! Only FIVE 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 |
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| 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 |
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| LIFETIME RUNNER |
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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. |
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| Have a Baby Get a free Entry | Here's a deal! Have a baby at one of the Metro Health facilities between now and October 2010, and get a FREE ENTRY for either the full or the half marathon at the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, 17 October, 2010 (Yesterday, I was told by Stephanie over at Metro that they really prefer that you use the OB ward at their amazing hospital. Also that she and Andy may just be taking me up on this offer.) Still, the offer is good for any of their locations. :-) |
*Some restrictions apply, but you're on your own to figure that out
A LIMITED TIME OFFER |
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