FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bill Rodgers, Running Icon and 4-time Boston Marathon Champion,
to Give Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience on June 3:
NATIONAL RUNNING DAY
B.A.A. and USA Track & Field-New England offer an invitation
to run with a legend.
BOSTON, Mass. - On the occasion of the first ever National Running Day, the
Boston Athletic Association and USA Track & Field - New England invite
runners and non-runners alike to come run with a legend: Bill Rodgers, a
4-time Boston Marathon champion and the sport's most recognizable running
figure.
In April, Rodgers returned to the Boston Marathon, the race which with he
is synonymous, completing the course in 4:06:49. On Wednesday evening June
3 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's outdoor track facility in
Cambridge, Mass., the 61-year old icon will lead anyone who wants to run
through a mile. This opportunity is on par with playing a game of pick-up
basketball with Larry Bird, hitting batting practice with Curt Schilling as
pitcher or being paced around Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Mario
Andretti. In the running world, this could be referred to as a Dream Mile
of sorts.
National Running Day is a country-wide effort to promote the sport in the
United States. Activities will take place in major cities across the
country. In the Boston-area, the B.A.A. and USATF-NE are cooperating at a
mini track meet at MIT in Cambridge. The meet offers novices and newcomers
a chance to try various track events. It also allows parents to introduce
the sport to their kids in a low-key atmosphere. The National Running Day
web site is: http://www.runningday.org
As an added attraction, Rodgers will pace those who want to run a mile in
six minutes or faster. For anyone who has ever dreamed of running
side-by-side with greatness, this is their chance.
Also in recognition of National Running Day, the Boston Athletic
Association and USATF-NE have made this a free event for all who want to
participate or try an event, including all adults, youths and kids.
Sign-up and registration occurs on-site at the event. There is no
pre-registration.
When: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Location: Massachusetts Institute of Technology outdoor track facility
Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
What: USATF - New England Mini Track Meet
Time Schedule:
6:00 p.m. - Run a Mile with Bill Rodgers (This can also serve as a warm-up
for those participating in the meet; participation in the USATF-NE Mini
Meet not necessary to Run with Bill Rodgers.)
6:30 p.m. - USATF-NE Mini Meet Begins with competition events
6:35 p.m. - Mile, with special pacing by Bill Rodgers. Rodgers will run at
6:00 per mile pace and all are welcome to join in achieving that goal.
To view a complete meet schedule, see:
http://www.usatfne.org/track/entry/2009-mini-meet-entry.pdf
The USATF-NE Mini Meet at MIT in Cambridge is organized by: USA Track &
Field - New England (617-566-7600; )
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