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Anchors Away for the Marine Corps Marathon Spirit Cruises
Join Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Running Nutritionist
Lisa Dorfman for pre-MCM dinner and lunch cruises on the Potomac
QUANTICO, Va. - (July 14, 2005) - Runners, families and spectators are
invited to set sail with the Marine Corps Marathon for an afternoon or
evening of sight seeing, festive dining, pre-marathon motivation and live
entertainment while cruising past the skyline of the nation's capital on
the Potomac River. Spirit of Washington will host the first ever Marathon
Spirit Cruise on Friday, October 28 for dinner and Saturday, October 29 for
lunch. Scheduled guest speakers include Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
(Friday night dinner cruise) and dynamic sports nutritionist and author
Lisa Dorfman (Saturday afternoon cruise).
"The MCM Spirit Cruises are a great way for runners to socialize before the
marathon, enjoy great food and sight see in a unique manner during their
visit to Washington, DC," said Rick Nealis, MCM Race Director.
The Friday evening, three-hour dinner cruise boards at 6:30pm and costs $65
per person. The Saturday afternoon, two-and-a-half hour lunch cruise boards
at 12:30pm and costs $38 per person. Both cruises offer guests a bountiful
buffet with meal choices including several entrees, vegetables and salad
selections. Cruises will depart Pier 4 at 6th and Water Streets. Space is
limited. For tickets, call 1-866-211-3811. For more information or to view
menus please visit:
"We are proud to be a supporter of the Marine Corps Marathon," said Sal
Naso, Regional Director of Spirit Cruises. "This is the first year Spirit
has been involved and we plan to deliver a quality event and good time to
the runners and participants."
Huckabee became governor of Arkansas in 1996. Now an avid outdoorsman and
runner, Huckabeee began his quest to get healthy by shedding more than 100
pounds after being diagnosed with diabetes in 2003. He completed his first
marathon, the Little Rock Marathon in 2005, with a time of 4:38:58. He
recently wrote and published his 4th book based on his experiences with
getting in shape, titled Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork.
Ms. Dorfman is the Sports Nutritionist for the University of Miami and the
author of 3 books including The Vegetarian Sports Nutrition Guide. A
licensed nutritionist, psychotherapist and certified coach, Dorfman is
president of Food Fitness International, Inc., a company that provides
professional guidance on food, physical and psychological issues for
athletes, the public and the press. She has been a competitive athlete
since 1988, placing top 10 in numerous marathons including the MCM (PR
2:52:32), and competed in the Long Distance Duathlon World Championships
for Team USA in 2004.
The Marine Corps Marathon continues a combined tradition of dedication,
sportsmanship and patriotism. Since its inception, over 300,000 civilian
and military runners from all walks of life have participated, deservingly
earning the event its nickname "The People's Marathon." The sold-out 30th
Marine Corps Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2005. Visit
www.MarineMarathon.com for more information.
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