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Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon Newsletter
30 June 2010 |
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Elite Athlete -- YOU??
Speedy people - they're the famous ones. Greg Meyer, Dick Beardsley, Bill Rodgers. Lots of really fast guys who have won major marathons. Super athletes in all endeavors--Lance, Landon, Joe Montana, Sir Edmund Hillary. People who are famous for their athletic endeavors.
Once in a while, someone comes up with the idea that sports should only be for the "super people" who are capable of winning. NOT TRUE!
Take my mom's favorite race director, for example. By the time I found out what a "fast-twitch" muscle was, I didn't have any left. At age 30, I had no concept that someday I'd be running marathons, traveling the world, having such a cool life. But I'm never going to be a speedy guy. But I am going to have fun!
The world is open to you as well. It starts with just believing in yourself. Writing down a few goals. Putting together a training program.
Before you know it, something magical happens. You find out things about yourself. Things that used to be your "upper limit" are now just objects in your rear-view mirror.
Finishing a marathon makes you elite! Putting together a plan that let's you cover 26.2 miles shows your determination. It turns YOU from Joe/Jane Average into a Super Dude/Dudette! It breaks through your limits and turns YOU into a new person. Elite athlete? Yeah. That's you!
(By the way--if you ARE one of those speedy guys--we love you too! Look forward to seeing YOU at the FINISH LINE!)
WALKERS WELCOME!
WALKERS!! Yes, we have walkers in the marathon. Early start - 7:00 a.m. for the "Velocity Challenged" makes the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon a walker-friendly race. No matter how long it takes, we encourage you to pursue your goals. We'll be waiting at the FINISH LINE with a hug, a medal, and a photo opportunity just for YOU!
SOCKS, HATS, EXTRA SHIRTS
But seriously folks, now that we're into the logistic phase of our planning for this fall, I need more space for the new stuff that's coming in. So, last year's shirt price is now down to $10 plus shipping. I just cut the sleeves off of one so that I could use it for a summer training shirt. Also will be great for those warmer marathons that are coming up in the next few months.
Extra Red Shirts from 2009 are available at the BUYSTUFF link. $10. Socks, $5.00. Hats are $10.00. www.cooladventures.net/buystuff.htm. Still have a bunch of the 2008 shirts for only ten bucks too, if you like.
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Back in town, and looking forward to tomorrow morning. Should be another intense workout. 5:30, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Want to try a couple sessions for free? Come on out. Email me with the subject line "Boot Camp" for more info!
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THIS COMING TUESDAY!! New Holland Beer Run #2
Meet in downtown GR at Hop Cat. We'll run about 5 miles, have a few door prizes, hang out with cool people, and just generally have a great time! Our next event is Tuesday, July 6 at HopCat in Grand Rapids. It's only $5.00, $2.50 of which goes to a charity and the rest pays for your first beer and some munchies. It's a great way to hang out with some friends and enjoy some nice conversation. Sponsored by New Holland Brewing.
Join us for at least four runs and get a free limited edition shirt!
Check out the brochure here |
Fun Summer Runs
BUCK CREEK RUN
This Saturday at Grandville Middle School. This race is as hot as the Fourth of July. Of course, it's usually on the Fourth of July. This year, it's on the third, however. 8:00 a.m. Certified 5K course. More info at www.buckcreekrun.com
And...
Metro Way 5K
Tour the campus of our TITLE SPONSOR, Metro Health! And run the first Metro Way 5K on July 11th! http://metroway5k.com/ for more info. Proceeds go to Miles for Special Smiles! |
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OK, I'm going to settle in for a few weeks and get some summer projects done. We're back from Kona, where the lovely Francine and I had a great time running a very hot, hilly marathon in the island state.
Staff meeting tomorrow night. Lots of great people, getting together to make your marathon experience the BEST EVER! They're AMAZING!
Can't wait to see you all in October at the FINISH LINE!
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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| And now...a word from our SPONSORS!
Pepsi Bottling of West Michigan
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| The Schedule
September 25, 2010
20 Mile Training Run hosted by Gazelle Sports
October 16th 2010 9 - 6
Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup at the David D Hunting YMCA
October 16th 2010 Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Kids Marathon
Final 1.2 miles at 1:00 pm
October 17th 2010 Seventh
Annual Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay
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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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