FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Running Day Looks to Get the Country Moving with
Activities from New York to San Diego on Wednesday, June 2
Second-annual event to be collective effort of
many major U.S. running organizations
New York, May 13, 2010—Wednesday, June 2 has been designated the
second-annual National Running Day, it was announced today by a coalition
of leading running organizations across the United States. Last year, in an
unprecedented collective effort, the United States running industry came
together to host National Running Day, and this year, activities across the
country will again take place to nationally and locally promote running as
a healthy, easy, and accessible form of exercise—part of a healthy and
active lifestyle aimed at combating some of today's most pressing health
issues.
Through a grass-roots effort, the foremost road racing and track and field
organizations from major U.S. cities—including New York, Boston, Chicago,
Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Little Rock,
Denver, Eugene, and San Diego—in addition to national running organizations
USA Track & Field and Running USA, are encouraging Americans of all ages
and fitness levels to get out and run by hosting a variety of National
Running Day activities, including professional athlete appearances, free
running events, group runs, and clinics.
The goal of National Running Day is to get every American moving.
Experienced runners may run to work, or invite a non-running friend for a
run to see the benefits. Less-experienced runners can take part in the many
group activities across the nation and enjoy the simplicity and
cost-effectiveness of running.
"National Running Day was born out of a desire of the running community,
nationwide and beyond, to come together and promote this amazing sport and
activity of ours," said Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road
Runners. "We are so pleased to work together again to spread the word about
the power and benefits of running. This is a grass-roots approach. EVERY
runner can be a spark for getting another runner started. The timing
couldn't be better as the nation rallies behind the First Lady's 'Let's
move' campaign."
To help participants stay connected on National Running Day, they can visit
www.runningday.org for links to complete event information, as well as for
"I Ran Today" Facebook buttons. The site will also provide information on
local community events, running clubs and retailers, course-mapping tools,
and training tips. Participants can also follow the Twitter feed and
connect with it using the #runningday hashtag.
"The Chicago Area Runners Association is excited to be part of National
Running Day," said CARA secretary Betsy Balgooyen. "Introducing the
benefits of running to those new to the sport and celebrating with running
communities in Chicago and throughout the country is something we are very
passionate about."
About National Running Day
National Running Day is an initiative whereby many of the major
organizations within the United States running industry are joining forces
in an unprecedented, unified effort to nationally and locally promote
running as a healthy, easy and accessible form of exercise. The
second-annual National Running Day will be Wednesday, June 2. From New York
to San Diego, the day will celebrate the benefits of running as part of a
healthy and active lifestyle aimed at combating some of today's most
pressing health issues. For more information, visit www.runningday.org.
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