MARATHON RUNDOWN
The Y factored heavy in KidsK, Pasta Feed and Cheer Teams The weather showed up exactly as ordered and the Mankato Marathon took another great step forward as a major event for the area.
About 250 young runners took part in the KidsK around Sibley Park on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 21. This Y-sponsored event was much more than a run, as face-painters and crazy-hair-stylists were on hand to brighten up the look of the run for any kid willing.
The Pasta Feed fed about 600 folks at four downtown restaurants, and when the sauce cleared the Y received $1,500 in proceeds as beneficiary.
On Marathon day, cheer team members including Karen Meyer, Liz and Dave Hageman, Martha Robinson, Bob Dickhudt, John Kind and others were at mile 24 encouraging runners. Naturally, the Village People's "Y.M.C.A." pounded the morning air with audio encouragement.
See more photos from the KidsK here.
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Women's Retreat Nov. 12 at the Y
Chris Schull to discuss "Choices"
Fitness trainer and running coach Chris Schull will keynote the Nov. 12 women's retreat at the Y with a talk titled 'Choices.'
The 2011 Women's Retreat takes place from 9:30 to 1 p.m. at the Y and is a day devoted to relaxation, recreation, and motivation. Activities include yoga, pilates, dance fitness and massage. A light, healthy lunch will be served.
"For women who have to manage so much and move so fast so often, this is a time devoted to taking it easy," says the event's coordinator Bethany Myre.
"It's a day of relaxation and motivation just for them."
Schull will discuss distinguishing the choices women make in life - which to follow and which to cut short
loose.
Cost is $25 for members and $50 for non-members. To register call 387-8255.
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