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Lead Stories: Saturday, August 30, 2008

Shoe4Africa: Make a soleful donation at the NYC Marathon

Posted August 6th, 2007 at 1:15 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: News & Results, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

What: Toby Tanser brings the Shoe4Africa donation program to the ING NYC Marathon

Where: ING NYC Marathon; New York, NY

When: November 4, 2007

Why: The project offers marathoners the chance to donate running shoes to the less fortunate in Kenya; your contribution will help prevent the spread of disease and promote foot-friendly living.

How: Simple! Bring your extra running shoes to the event for collection at Central Park West.

We all know how easy it is to amass a stockpile of old and unused running shoes. Take the opportunity to rid yourself of closet clutter and more importantly, give someone the gift of a healthier, more comfortable life.

Can you spare a pair?

For more information and/or to make a donation, please visit: Tanser.org and/or Shoe4Africa.org

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Podcast 67:
Lisa Smith-Batchen sets-out for her 2nd consecutive “Badwater DOUBLE”!

Posted August 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 67 of The Final Sprint Podcast was done in conjunction with TrailFit.com; a comprehensive trail running, ultra- marathoning, and adventure racing publication and the newest member of the TFS media network.

Today’s guest is ultra-endurance runner and coach Lisa Smith-Batchen, n incredible ultra-endurance runner who posses seemingly endless athletic ability, courage and perseverance, as she takes aim at completing a second consecutive Badwater DOUBLE. Lisa’s resume also includes victories at the 1997 and 1998 Badwater Ultramarathons (regarded as the most grueling footrace in the world) and becoming the first American woman to ever win the grueling Marathon des Sables.

A year removed from her first Badwater Double, where she ran over 300 miles in death valley in average temperatures of 125 degrees and also raised more than $300,000 for AIDS orphans in Africa, Lisa has set out to complete the Badwater Double once again and to raise money for the MPD Foundation.

Download the podcast to hear Lisa discuss last year’s adventure and her decision to repeat it, this year’s charity benefactor, her battle with depression, aiming to complete 10 Badwater Marathons and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Lisa Smith-Batchen
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 25.1 MB
Length: 36:41

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Hope Runs: Two American women running to inspire social change in Kenya

Posted July 9th, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: News & Results, Motivation, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

Lara Vogel and Claire A. Williams, two American women, are using running to improve the lives of Kenyan orphans.

The latest issue of Runner’s World Magazine features the inspirational story of Hope Runs, a non-profit started by Vogel and Williams, two Stanford graduates, with a mission to empower children in impoverished communities with tools of personal health, social entrepreneurship, and technology through running.

The following video highlights the mission of Hope Runs:
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Donate your old running shoes and help support the Shoe4Africa Foundation!

Posted June 7th, 2007 at 5:02 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Announcements, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

Have an extra or old pair of shoes lying around?
Want to support a worthy cause and do something to better the lives of those who need your help the most?

If so, then please consider joining 2007 World XC Champion Lornah Kiplagat, female running pioneer Kathrine Switzer, actor Anthony Edwards, two-time London Marathon winner Martin Lel, supermodel runner Kim Alexis and a host of other running icons and celebrities in supporting the Shoe4Africa Foundation; a non-profit organization committed to supporting programs, individuals, and events that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem, and increase health awareness in East Africa.

For more information and to make a contribution, check out the following video and please visit: www.shoe4africa.org

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