March News - Beer Garden is Back!

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Eugene Marathon News

March 7, 2013

2013 Eugene Marathon Weekend:

April 26th-28th, 2013

Contact Info

Eugene Marathon
541 Willamette St. #212

Eugene, OR 97401

877-345-2230
541-345-3227
info@eugenemarathon.com

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Beer Garden is back!

We love a nice cold beer after a great run! This year we can all enjoy beers from Oakshire Brewing at the finish line.

Located in Eugene, Oregon, Oakshire Brewing was founded in 2006 and has become regionally and nationally recognized for consistently brewing fresh, unique and delicious beers. On race day they will be pouring Watershed PA and Line Dry Rye Pale Ale! Don't forget some cash and your ID to enjoy a cold one with friends and family in celebration of a great race!

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New and Improved EVERYTHING

We are diligently working on all aspects of the race and there are lots of great things coming together. 2013 is definitely the year to run what Runner's World calls "the best of the best!!'

Here are just a few new things you can expect to see:

Bigger and better Health & Fitness Expo at Lane Events Center featuring official merchandise from Greenlayer, fun games, great shopping and "only in Eugene" speaker series.
New corral system to enhance a smooth and efficient start for all participants.
Expanded course entertainment and cheer zones.
New finish line festival featuring the Jani King Entertainment Stage with live music from the Pop Rocks, huge stretch tent, free massage tent presented by OregonLive, Oakshire Brewing beer garden, icing stations, free goodies, and more!

Stay tuned for more race announcements!

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Register Now

If you haven't already, now is the time to register. April 1st is your last chance to ensure your t-shirt and personalized bib, not to mention save some money.

Time is ticking away. Tell all your friends who have been procrastinating - REGISTER NOW!

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Last Preview Run

Why train alone when you can train together!

Sunday, March 24:

Previews: Final sections of the full marathon

Approximately 16 miles

Preview Run #2 Map

The free preview runs are non-competitive with no times or awards given. All runs start at 8:00 a.m. outside of Hayward Field; on the corner of Agate and 15th. Water and Gatorade is provided at the start, finish and one aid station along the route.

Stick around after your run and enjoy a quick, FREE MASSAGE from students at Lane Community College massage school. Hope to see you then!

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Call for Volunteers

The success of the Eugene Marathon is largely due to our loyal and enthusiastic volunteers! A variety of volunteer opportunities are available before, during and after race day and can be great opportunities for families, businesses, schools, community groups and students filling volunteer hours or individuals looking for some fun! >>More Details

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Coach Joe's Corner

Joe's Training Tip:

Ease the effort of adding distance by adopting walking breaks. For each half-mile or mile you run, stop and walk for about a minute. Look at the payoffs: You can instantly double the length of your longest nonstop running distance by adding walking breaks. You can also maintain a faster pace for the running portions and recover more quickly. If you don't like the word "walk," think of it as another application of interval training. Intervals break a large chunk of work into smaller pieces to make the total task more manageable.

Tips come from Joe Henderson's book, Marathon Training. Joe has served as an adviser to the Eugene Marathon since its inception, and he coaches local marathoners for this and other races. (Michael Lebowitz photo)