Press Release - Toronto Marathon - 10/14/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon Welcomes Running Legends 
             Kathrine Switzer, Roger Robinson, And Bill Rodgers 

Toronto, ON - October 14, 2010

KATHRINE SWITZER is best known for pioneering the official entrance of 
women into the marathon, beginning in the late 1960s. She has finished 
thirty-five marathons, won the 1974 New York City Marathon and still runs 
six miles a day. 

ROGER ROBINSON after a thirty year career as a world ranked runner, Roger 
is one of the leading authors, speakers and historians on running. Senior 
writer for Running Times, his articles have been published throughout the 
English-speaking world.

BILL RODGERS running legend Bill Rodgers won the Boston Marathon and New 
York City Marathon four times each as well as many other international 
events.

The 16th Annual GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon takes place on Sunday 
October 17th. Over 15,000 runners from 55+ countries will be pounding the 
pavement from Mel Lastman Square to Queen's Park with many raising 
significant dollars and awareness for a host of great causes. Over $10 
million has been raised since 1995 for Princess Margaret Hospital, 
Diabetes, and MS. The Fast and Scenic course travels south on Yonge St. 
from Mel Lastman Square to beautiful Queen's Park in the heart of the city. 
No other event in the city connects so many neighbourhoods. Over 1,500 
volunteers support the participants 'day of' as they cover the 42 km 
course, but also during the registration and expo held at the Direct Energy 
Centre on the Friday and Saturday before.  If you can't run, consider 
volunteering or coming out to cheer and support the participants as they 
run by. 

Come with attitude and cheer cheer cheer!!!

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