Billy Mills’ Team Running Strong returns to the Marine Corps Marathon
Posted April 12th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by thefinalsprint.com
Section: News & Results, Marathons
It’s time to put on your running shoes! The charity marathon team, Team Running Strong has opened its registration for a limited number of guaranteed spots in the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon™.
Runners (and walkers!) who plan to participate in this year’s marathon are competing just to register. There are fewer general marathon spots available which makes joining the 4th Annual Team Running Strong a great option for an entrant to consider.
Team Running Strong is the only charity team raising funds and awareness for the future of American Indian youth. Running with the support of Olympic champion Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota), participants receive training support, an official race day singlet and other perks.
Billy Mills, National Spokesperson for Running Strong for American Indian Youth®, said:
“Running with Team Running Strong is the chance to help America’s forgotten children. Together we will help American Indian families meet their immediate survival needs – food, water, and shelter.”
Billy Mills served as Captain in the United States Marine Corps and is an Olympic gold medalist. He grew up on the Pine Ridge Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota. At the 1964 Olympics, Mills became the only American to ever win a gold medal for the 10,000m race. With that victory, he dedicated himself and his life’s work to giving back to his community by creating opportunities for success for American Indian youth. Billy Mills was the Official Starter of the 29th annual Marine Corps Marathon.
“I have run with Team Running Strong for the past three years; it’s a way for me to run, but with a plan and a purpose. This team demonstrates the true spirit of humanity,” said Melvin Taliman.
Interested runners and walkers are encouraged to visit www.indianyouth.org or 703-317-9881.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth - is a nationally recognized non-profit organization with the mission of strengthening American Indian communities by creating opportunities for self-sufficiency and self-esteem.
PHOTO: Billy Mills and a 2006 Team Running Strong runner at the Marine Corps Marathon (Courtesy of Running Strong for American Indiana Youth).
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