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American Record-holder Deena Kastor to Compete in 10th Anniversary of
More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women's Half Marathon on Sunday, April 14
Kastor Placed Third in Recent ASICS LA Marathon,
Only Her Second Marathon Since the Birth of Her Daughter Two Years Ago
New York, March 26, 2013-American record-holder Deena Kastor, coming off a
strong third-place finish recently at the ASICS LA Marathon, will compete
in the 10th-anniversary running of the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine
Women's Half Marathon on Sunday, April 14, it was announced today by New
York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg.
The country's largest women-only half-marathon, which is open to women
runners and walkers of all ages, takes participants on a 13.1-mile tour of
scenic Central Park. The race attracts women from all 50 states and of
every level, from first-time runners to elite athletes. Each year, the
sold-out event provides thousands of women the opportunity to gather for
competition, celebration, and camaraderie. The race champion will win
$1,000 and receive "The Meyerhoff," an award named in honor of 2010
champion and NYRR member Sally Meyerhoff, who died in a tragic cycling
accident in March 2011.
"It is very special for us to have Deena Kastor here at the More
Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women's Half Marathon with the anniversary theme
of ‘Women Run the World,' celebrating women leaders who have changed the
face of business, sports, education, and health," said Wittenberg. "Deena
is one of our country's great athletes, and she continues to impress us all
with her incredible talent, dedication, and passion for what she loves,
which we appreciate and honor."
Kastor, 40, of Mammoth Lakes, CA, is one of America's greatest and most
decorated distance runners of all time. She holds nine U.S. road running
records ranging from five kilometers to the marathon, including a
half-marathon mark of 1:07:34. Kastor was the 2004 Olympic bronze medalist
in the marathon and is the only American woman ever to break 2:20:00 at
that distance. She also holds two silver medals from the IAAF World Cross
Country Championships.
"I am thrilled to participate in the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine
Half-Marathon," said Kastor. "It is an honor to celebrate our sport with
so many women who have inspired me to continue competing as a 40-year-old
mom."
Alison Sweeney of The Biggest Loser and Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC's Morning
Joe will co-host the race and welcome 10,000 runners and spectators from
around the world. In addition to hosting the event, both Sweeney and
Brzezinski will be running the race for the first time. Joining them will
be More magazine editor-in-chief Lesley Jane Seymour and Fitness magazine
editor-in-chief Betty Wong, who will help honor the 10th anniversary of the
event with a special "Women Who Run the World" tribute, saluting 10
fearless game-changers who have paved the way for women over the last
decade.
Athleta and Skechers are the presenting sponsors; Duane Reade, Oakley, and
Tonalin are the official product sponsors; Hole in the Wall Gang, a
nonprofit summer camp and year-round center serving children and their
families coping with cancer, is the charitable partner; Crystal Light and
CARE are the expo sponsors; CocoaVia is the sampling sponsor; and The
Better Show is the official media partner.
Prior to the race, a two-day Health and Wellness Expo will be held at the
Metropolitan Pavilion-located at 18th Street between Sixth and Seventh
avenues-at which adults can enjoy a wealth of health-oriented activities
including meet-and-greets with magazine editors and running experts, health
screenings, fitness seminars, product sampling, shopping, sweepstakes, and
more. The expo, which is free and open to the public, is also the location
for race-number pickup for registered runners.
The half-marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, on Central
Park's West Drive near 63rd Street. For more race details, please visit
http://www.morefitnesshalf.com.
About NYRR
New York Road Runners was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate
runners vowed to bring running to the people. Over the past 54 years, NYRR
has grown from a local running club to the world's premier community
running organization. NYRR's mission is to empower everyone, of all ages
and abilities-beginners and competitive athletes, the young and the
elderly, adult professionals and underserved schoolchildren-to improve
their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness.
NYRR's races, community events, instruction and training resources, and
youth programs give hundreds of thousands of people each year the
motivation, know-how, and opportunity to start running and keep running for
life. NYRR's premier event, the famed ING New York City Marathon, attracts
the world's top pro runners and committed amateurs alike while also raising
millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for
the City. But NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow,
passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire more
than 100,000 kids in underserved communities in New York City, all 50
states, and around the world.
Headquartered in New York City, NYRR implements a unique nonprofit model
that teams contributed and earned income to make all its efforts possible.
To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org
About More Magazine
Launched in September 1998, critically acclaimed More is the only lifestyle
publication that celebrates women of style and substance. More shares the
latest on beauty, fashion, health, career, finance, travel and culture with
a community of influential women interested in reinventing themselves and
their world. The magazine is published 10 times a year by Meredith
Corporation with a rate base of 1.3 million and readership of nearly 1.8
million with the highest income among all women's magazines. More was named
2006 Magazine of the Year by Ad Age and also landed on the publication's "A
List" of Top 10 magazines in 2007, 2005 and 2003. Adweek named More to its
2009 "Hot List," Capell's Circulation Report honored More as one of the Top
10 Newsstand Performers in 2006, while Media named More the "Best Women's
Lifestyle Magazine" of 2004. Visit www.more.com.
About FITNESS Magazine
Launched in 1992, FITNESS magazine is a leading source for all the latest
news on health, nutrition and exercise. FITNESS motivates women to move-for
fun, for health, for life. With workouts and diet plans that get results,
plus inspiring beauty and health tips, FITNESS empowers women to be fierce
about reaching for and achieving body success, however they define it.
FITNESS is published 10 times a year by Meredith Corporation [NYSE: MDP],
with a rate base of 1.5 million and an audience of 7.3 million readers.
For more information, please visit www.fitnessmagazine.com.
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