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Princeton University Track Team Helps Train "Kids Marathon" Runners on April 30, 2010

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY TRACK TEAM HELPS TRAIN
"KIDS MARATHON" RUNNERS
Children Completing 26.2 Miles Over 10 Weeks

WHEN:
Friday, April 30, 2010 – 4:30 p.m.



WHAT:
Members and coaches of the Princeton University track team will conduct a training session for children participating in the Princeton HealthCare KIDS MARATHON – a 26.2-mile run completed over 10 weeks. The university’s coaches and student athletes will teach the children about stretching, warming up for a run and cooling down after. The children will also have an opportunity to run around the university’s Weaver Track, which will be the site of the final, 1.2-mile run that concludes the KIDS MARATHON in June.



WHERE:
Weaver Track, Princeton University Stadium



CONTACT:
John Patella (609) 598-0655
Jennifer Mimnaugh (609) 731-3581 (day of event only)



ABOUT THE KIDS MARATHON:
The Princeton HealthCare KIDS MARATHON, presented by the Auxiliary of University Medical Center of Princeton, is designed to promote healthy habits and combat the rising trend of childhood obesity by encouraging children to complete a full 26.2 marathon over 10 weeks. Children are encouraged to tackle 2.5 miles each week, leading up to a final, 1.2-mile “Fun Run” June 6 at Princeton University. The marathon combines its pro-fitness message with a message of environmental good health and community-spirited generosity. The event encourages children to give back to their community by raising funds for the Pediatric Clinic at University Medical Center at Princeton. Children are also encouraged to complete a series of “Green Deeds” to help the environment. More information is available at the event’s web site at www.princetonkidsmarathon.org.