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Only 94 Days until the Rite of Spring in Columbus!
The New Conference Room - With No Chairs!
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February 1, 2011
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We are only 94 days away from the 8th Annual Capital City Half Marathon on May 7th in Columbus, Ohio. You are receiving this email as you are already registered or we thought you would like to join 15,000 new friends for the ultimate Spring Celebration.
This past Saturday Brent Lalonde, the Capital City Communications Director and I joined up with the MIT Training Program program and ran 5 miles with 500 of our closest friends along the Olentangy Bikepaths. It was amazing to see the paths full of runners and walkers. They were smiling, talking and happy to be out of the house enjoying the relatively balmy 30 degree day.
Brent and I meet a few times a week to review all the things we have to get done before May. During our Saturday morning "meeting", we accomplished more in those 45 to 50 minutes then we ever do in an office. For those of us who have relatively "short" attention spans, it helps to keep us focused. It is amazing what you can get done just running or walking next to someone. Next time you get ready to schedule an office meeting, try the "outdoor version" yourself. Not only will you feel energized but you may have just found a new conference room with a great view, an energizing result and best of all, no chairs.
David
Have you checked out the new course video?
Here are the new course maps. Check out the elevation change (or lack thereof).
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Champion Athletes need a Champion Coach!
Introducing Julie Wilkes, our New Fitness Coach.
Many events have running coaches. At M3S we are always looking for the next big thing. We were looking for not just a running coach but an inspiring lifestyle and fitness coach. In Coach Julie Wilkes we found that person. After overcoming a heart condition that originally gave her a life expectancy of 12, Julie has taught fitness/yoga/pilates classes for 15 years, and has a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from The Ohio State University.
Julie has completed various marathons and half marathons around the country and has been the Corporate Wellness Lead for the Capital City Half Marathon.
Through her role with the Capital City Half Marathon, "Coach Julie" will blog on the training page and interact daily with runners and walkers on the Capital City Half Marathon Facebook page. Julie will also answer email questions and questions posed to the @CapCityHalf Twitter account. She will also be a featured speaker at the first-annual Expo Party on May 5-6, 2011.
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Let The Diamond Cellar Make you a VIP at Cap City.
It is better to give AND receive this Valentines Day.
Buy your valentine something special from the Diamond Cellar and we will make you a VIP on Race Day! Whether it be a piece from Roberto Coin, David Yurman, Lagos, John Hardy or a custom OSU piece, spend at least $150 dollars before March 1st, email us a copy of the receipt and we will upgrade your registration (a $70 value) for free.
The Diamond Cellar is a valuable partner of the Capital City Half Marathon and this Valentine's Day they should be a valuable partner of yours as well. They will make you look like a champion as they help you find the perfect gift at the perfect price.
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The City Dog Day Care.
A great partner, A great service!
I had the pleasure of meeting with Becky Hinga the General Manager of The City Dog Day Care last week. They are located around mile 9.4 of the Half Marathon course. Becky will again join forces with some Special Olympians to host a cheering station and an aid station.
Becky has offered to open her doors on Saturday to take care of your dog while you run Cap City. You can also arrange for her to bring your dog out to see you as you run or walk by and take a photo of the two of you. Now that is pretty cool!
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Your Reason for Running or Walking Cap City!
Mark, You are a Champion!
Here is an amazing story from Susan Taylor about her inspiring husband Mark.
I am writing on behalf of my husband Mark. Mark has always been a runner and has participated in many marathons and half marathons and other races over the years. He is a very strong and motivated person and always follows through with his commitments and does it well.
On October 30th of this year our lives were turned upside down. Mark fell off our roof while cleaning the gutters and landed on his head. He went to OSU as a trauma and spent 3 weeks in the Neuro Surgical ICU and then 3 weeks at Dodd Rehab hospital. He had two brain surgeries two days in a row and was very, very critical. Three short months ago he couldn't talk, walk, sit up or swallow. His progress has been nothing short of miraculous and today he is home and doing just great. We had talked about doing the Capital City Half Marathon before his accident, and when I brought it up recently he told me he's still doing it and he's going to run it! I will be doing it also (walking) and our two teenagers want to participate as well.
He has had every motivation in the world to get better from his injuries and to know that he wants to get back out there and run is a wonderful thing. We will be there with him and celebrating crossing that finish line..again!!
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The Celebration Tour Continues.
The Menu's join us on St. Patrick's Day.
The St. Patrick's Day 4 Miler at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club on March 12. This celebration includes a post race party with The Menu's and is limited to the first 1,000 registrations. We are closing in on 50% full so don't miss your chance to Celebrate with us.
UPCOMING M3S SIGNATURE EVENT -
The Arizona Distance Classic Half and Quarter Marathon - March 27th. In just 7 years, this has become the ultimate spring break destination event.
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Come Join us!
Follow important race information.
Facebook has become an important part of the M3S events. We communicate race information, training tips and more.
Cap City has its own Facebook page.
Arizona has its own Facebook page.
M3S Sports has its own Facebook page. To get important race information, see your photos and videos, get weather updates and get savings from our partners and stay in touch with what is going on in the running and walking community come Like the M3S Facebook Page and follow our feed.
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