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STATE FARM MELBOURNE & BEACHES MUSIC MARATHONANNOUNCES PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

FRTeditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:15:43 +0000

MELBOURNE, FL (Nov. 6) — The State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon, which features the USA Masters Half-Marathon Championships, has announced a total prize purse package of $12,500 — up from the $10,000 originally planned by event producer Mitch Varnes.

Bradenton Runners Club Awards Scholarships to Manatee County Graduates

FRTeditor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:05:28 +0000

The Bradenton Runners Club is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2008 scholarships to Manatee County High School Graduates. This marks the tenth year the BRC has recognized local youth for both their academic and athletic achievements in distance running. To be eligible a student must:

Track Shack’s Jon and Betsy Hughes to be Inducted Into Winter Park High School Sports Hall of Fame

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:18:34 +0000

(Press Release) ORLANDO, FLA., October 20, 2008 –Jon and Betsy Hughes, co-owners of Track Shack, a top local specialty running retailer, are thrilled to announce their upcoming induction into the Winter Park High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Local retailer hires former national track & field champion

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:12:59 +0000

Betsy and Jon Hughes, co-owners of Track Shack, a leading local specialty running retailer, are proud to announce that Brian Jaeger, a former Winter Park High School national track champion and SEC record holder, has joined their team as their Chief Operating Officer.

Holiday Shopping Gets Easy – Give a Manatee!

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:00:56 +0000

There is a way to steer clear of some of the holiday hustle and hype this year. Consider adopting a manatee for loved ones and good friends online, or with a phone call, right from the comfort of your own home.

The Greening of the Running Industry

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:56:02 +0000

(By Linda Honikman, Running USA wire) What once was a relatively small group of tree hugging consumers has grown into a large population of carbon-neutral wannabes. The Running Industry is beginning to respond to this new eco-sensitive community by developing green products and events.

It may not be easier, but it’s better

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:47:44 +0000

Every day sports enthusiasts go through countless pairs of running and other athletic shoes. We offer the webs first recycling and donation directory that helps each user find these local and international shoe programs. Find the best recycling and donation alternatives for your used running shoes and footwear today!
Recent News

Tempe Runner Tim Keller Defends Title At Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K Race

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:25:21 +0000

Jacksonville's Julie Stackhouse Wins Her Second Women's Race at DisneyLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.— (Oct 26, 2008) – Tim Keller (Tempe, Ariz.) wins the 2008 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Keller, 27, defended his title as he finished the 8.1 mile course in 46:56.

Find out if those “As Seen on TV” products really do work before you hand over your money

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:43:43 +0000

(News Release) Houston, TX, October 28, 2008 – ASOTVI, a privately-held company, introduces an exceptional service that does all the groundwork to validate the authenticity of new “As Seen on TV” products. With the vast number of TV-only offers advertised, buyers have no way of knowing if the product does or does not work.

Running USA's Model Programs Ready for New School Year

FRTeditor — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:26:31 +0000

Marquee running events provide goal and structure to fight obesity epidemic (By Linda Honikman, Running USA wire) Many students returned to school this fall carrying a few extra pounds, and not just in their backpacks. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association this year, "Nearly 32 percent of U.S.