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| e-newsletter | September 2013
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Marathon & Beyond
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 Where in the U.S. is M&B?
It's been a busy year for M&B as we've traveled all over the country to attend expos and run races on both road and trails. We started our year "on the road" in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana Marathon, followed by the Napa Valley Marathon in California, Illinois Marathon in Champaign, Flying Pig in Ohio, and Grandma's Marathon in Minnesota. Our year "on the trail" began in Idaho with the Pickled Feet Endurance Runs, followed by the Mickelson Trail Marathon in South Dakota, Finger Lakes 50 in New York, and the HURL Elkhorn in Montana. This past weekend, we went back down south to the Mark Twain Endurance Runs in Missouri. We have seen so many of our friends around the country, and we still have a few adventures left this year. Come and see us at the Chicago Marathon and Columbus Marathon expos in October.
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 Between the Lines: Jeff Horowitz Helps At-Risk Youth Go "Beyond" to Set and Achieve Goals In our September/October issue of Marathon & Beyond, Jeff Horowitz helps us calculate marathon recovery time in his article, "How Soon Can I Race Again?" Jeff is an experienced runner, coach, and author. But he goes "beyond" in his role as program advisor for Teens Run DC, a non-profit organization that empowers at-risk youth to envision and work towards the achievement of personal goals through a youth mentoring and distance running program. As a runner, Jeff has raced in more than 170 marathons and ultras across the United States and around the world, from Antarctica to Africa and Asia. Formerly a practicing attorney, he is an endurance-sport coach and trainer. He also teaches running at George Washington University. As a program advisor for Teens Run DC, Jeff uses running as a tool to help at-risk youth set and achieve goals not just in running, but in life. To read more about Jeff and "Smart Marathon Training," click here for his website. |
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Word on the Street
Run Italy / Run Italy Tours - Rome Marathon
March 23, 2014
Rome, Italy
"All roads lead to Rome" - especially in 2014, as the Rome Marathon celebrates its 20th running!
Have you ever wanted to run an international marathon but didn't want the hassle of figuring out the logistics? Here's your chance. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the experience - leave the rest up to us at Run Italy Tours. Run Italy presents the Run Italy Tours (6-Day VIP package) which combines a mixture of history, sight-seeing, and running with our guest and your personal coach, Jeff Galloway - Olympian, author, and world-famous running expert. On our optional morning runs with Jeff, you can "talk running" and get answers to your running questions.
The Rome Marathon course is a fast course that runs past many of the major tourist attractions. Experience the history and culture of Rome as you tour the city on foot. This marathon has been called the "World's Best City Marathon." The Run Italy package makes all necessary arrangements for runners, as well as accompanying non-runners. A few of the perks include guaranteed race entries for runners, transportation to and from the race, hotel arrangements, meet-and-greet upon your arrival, transportation to and from the Rome Airport (FCO), sight-seeing in Rome with professional, licensed bilingual guides, a private pre-race pasta dinner, post-race private gala, and more. We keep our groups small so that everyone gets personalized attention. Our expert staff stays at the same hotel with you, so that we can make your stay hassle-free. And, we offer support during your entire tour to help you enjoy your experience and maximize your stay. All you have to do is focus on relaxing and resting up for the Big Race Day! For more information about details of the trip and how to book a tour, call us at 303-993-8938 or go to RunItaly.com. Book before November and save $200! (Hurry! Space and time are limited.) |
Talk on the Trail
Prairie Spirit Trail "Fall Classic" 50 Mile and 50K
October 26, 2013Ottawa, Kansas The inaugural Prairie Spirit Trail "Fall Classic" 50-mile and 50K Ultra Races will be held Saturday, October 26th, in Ottawa, Kansas, on the beautiful Prairie Spirit Trail - the only rails-to-trails in the entire Kansas State Parks system. Immerse yourself in the spectacularly beautiful and diverse fall foliage of the rural countryside of eastern Kansas at the peak of their vibrant color change. The trail meanders north and south across open grassy prairies, through thick timber, and under the shadow of Kansas' signature grain elevators that are located in nearly every small farming community. The trail is wide enough that runners can easily run four abreast, making it ideal for those social runners who enjoy chatting while running. Taking place on a finely crushed limestone path with negligible elevation loss or gain, the Prairie Spirit Trail Fall Classic course is easy on the body, and the perfect race for both road runners looking for their first finish beyond a marathon and grizzled ultra-vets looking to set a new 50K or 50-mile PR. Additionally, permanent mile markers and easy crew access make this an outstanding venue for your first (or 100th) ultramarathon. For full details, click here to check out the Prairie Spirit Trail Fall Classic website. The Prairie Spirit Trail Fall Classic is an Epic Ultras event. The mission of Epic Ultras is to organize, manage, facilitate, and deliver the highest quality ultrarunning events in the world. Our vision is to create an environment that strongly encourages runners of all ability levels to discover, nurture, and maintain their own personal greatness and "Be Epic." Founded in 2012 by long time ultrarunner and ultra race director, Eric Steele, (Leadville Trail 100 and Badwater to Mt. Whitney Summit finisher). Find out more at: http://EpicUltras.com. Now, through Monday, September 23, get a substantial 20% discount off your entry fee into either Prairie Spirit Trail Fall Classic Event. Just enter discount code: M&B20%OFF (all one word, no spaces) at checkout to get 20% off your entry fee into either event. Click here to register now.
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Upcoming Marathon & Beyond Events
Chicago Marathon Expo: October 11-12, 2013
Columbus Marathon Expo: October 18-19, 2013
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Contact Us - We'd love to hear from you!
Marathon & Beyond
206 N. Randolph St., Suite 400
Champaign, IL 61820
877-972-4230 (toll-free)
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