FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Little Rock Marathon Training Meeting January 6
WHAT: Little Rock Parks and Recreation is hosting informational meeting
to discuss its free running/walking training programs associated with the
Little Rock Marathon. The Little Rock Marathon Training Program is
presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors and KARK Channel 4.
TOPIC: Mental Preparation and Injury Prevention
WHEN: January 6, 2011 – 6 pm
WHERE: Crowne Plaza Little Rock
201 S Shackleford Rd
Little Rock, AR 72211
BACKGROUND:
The 9th running of the Little Rock Marathon will take place March 6, 2011.
To prepare prospective participants, the Little Rock Marathon offers a free
training program. Registration for the training program is required and is
available at www.littlerockmarathon.com.
RRCA Certified Coaches Hobbit and Tom Singleton of Maumelle have overseen
the training of more than 24,200 adults and children since inception (May,
2003).
The 2011 Little Rock Marathon and companion races are sponsored in part by
Academy Sports +Outdoors (co-presenting sponsor of the training program),
Arkansas Department of Health/Center for Health Advancement (presenting
sponsor of the Little Rockers Kids Marathon training program), Arkansas
Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Arkansas Children's Hospital (co-presenting
sponsor of the Little Rockers Kids Marathon), Arkansas Democrat Gazette
(presenting sponsor of race weekend), Arvest Bank, Baptist Health
(presenting sponsor of the half marathon), Coleman Dairy, Crowne Plaza
Little Rock, Darragh Company, Datamax of Arkansas, DataPath, Inc
(presenting sponsor of the volunteer program), Fence World, Gatorade Sports
Marketing, Glazier’s Distributing of Arkansas, Go! Running, the Hatcher
Agency (presenting sponsor of the Perks Pavilion), Heart Clinic Arkansas,
Hugg & Hall, KARK Channel 4 (co-presenting sponsor of the training
program), KTHV Channel 11 (co-presenting sponsor of the Little Rockers Kids
Marathon), Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, Peabody Little Rock
(presenting sponsor of the Pasta Party), Premium Refreshment Services,
QualChoice of Arkansas, Time Striping Inc., United Health Care, Windstream
Communication (presenting sponsor of the 5K Fun Run/Walk) and Whole Hog
Café-North Little Rock (presenting sponsor of the Big N Bodacious Post Race
Party).
About KARK Channel 4
KARK, Channel 4, is a team of journalists dedicated to focusing on what is
important, relevant and urgent to families in Arkansas. KARK believes that
by putting a heavy emphasis on local news and weather in each newscast,
KARK serves your family with information that matters to you. With in-depth
and investigative stories on schools, family health, faith, crime
prevention, local politics and other important issues, we strive to be
relevant to your life on KARK Channel 4, KARZ Channel 42, and on our
website www.arkansasmatters.com.
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy Sports + Outdoors is a rapidly expanding sports, outdoor and
lifestyle retailer headquartered near Houston, Texas. Academy is a leader
in the sports and outdoor industry by offering a broad selection of name
brand equipment, apparel and footwear at everyday low prices. The company
offers a complete line of athletic, casual and work footwear & apparel;
bikes and scooters; fitness, team sports, golf, fishing, marine, water
sports, hunting, camping, grilling equipment and outdoor furniture. For
more information, please visit www.academy.com
About Little Rock Parks & Recreation
Little Rock Parks and Recreation oversees 57 developed parks and twelve
undeveloped parks totaling over 6,100 acres. In addition, the Little Rock
Parks & Recreation offers a wide-range of youth and adult recreational and
sports leagues, after-school and summer playground programs for children
ages 6-15, outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation and programs for
seniors. Funds raised will continue to support parks and recreational
programs for all ages. For more information about Little Rock Parks &
Recreation please visit www.lrpr.org.
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