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Lead Stories: Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Wildfires Force Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Postponement in San Diego

Posted October 29th, 2007 at 1:00 PM by Martha Jones

Section: News & Results

Due to the wildfires in San Diego County, the Komen San Diego Race for the Cure which was scheduled for Sunday, November 4, has been postponed to Sunday, December 2, 2007.

“We want to make sure that the most healthy and secure environment is available to all involved” said Race Chair, Samm McDonald.

The event will take place at the same location as previously planned - Balboa Park’s west side near 6th and Quince.

For more information, please visit: InMotionEvents.com

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Early registration:
“26.2 with Donna”
The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer

Posted May 29th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Early registration is now available online for the first-ever Breast Cancer Marathon, to be held on February 17, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida.

“26.2 with Donna - The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer” benefits The Donna Hicken Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to helping women with breast cancer. The foundation, in turn, has pledged to donate most of the race proceeds to the Mayo Clinic for research and its Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic.

Donna Hicken is a two-time breast cancer survivor who founded the The Donna Hicken Foundation to help underserved women with breast cancer; she currently works as a popular news anchor for Garnett Broadcasting’s NBC and ABC affiliates in Jacksonville, Florida. Hicken is a dedicated marathon runner who devotes much of her time to raising awareness about breast cancer and motivating other women to run.

Runners who register before June 1 will pay a discounted entry fee of $75.00. After June 1, the registration fee for the full marathon increases to $95.00.
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Racing For Charity: Motivation On A Whole New Level

Posted November 1st, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Trish Monks

Section: Motivation, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

Last Sunday I did a race. Nothing surprising about that, I often race - and the distance, 10 kilometres, is a particular favourite of mine.

However, what was different this time - was that, for the first time ever in a race, I wasn’t ‘racing’.

I know - it sounds crazy – doing a race without ‘racing’ (and by that I mean going as fast as I can - trying to get a new PB [personal best], pass the lady in front with pigtails, not get overtaken by the chap in a banana costume - that kind of thing) . . . BUT at this event, my aim was something quite different.

The race was for Cancer Research UK, and I was there primarily to pace a friend of mine round what was his first (and hopefully not last) race, and make sure he met his goal of running all of the way round! Read the rest of this entry »

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Predict Lance Armstrong’s NYC Marathon Time & Win a Year of Shoes!

Posted October 5th, 2006 at 4:42 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Announcements, Marathons, Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes

Lance Armstrong has already won the Tour de France (A record setting seven times in a row), beat testicular cancer, raised millions of dollars for cancer research and started a fashion craze with his “LIVESTRONG” bracelets.

So after all that - what is good ol’ Lance doing to enjoy his well deserved retirement? Running the ING New York City marathon on November 5th (Isn’t that every retiree’s dream?!?!).

In honor of this incredible cyclist, athlete and humanitarian - Rodale, Inc. (Publisher of Runner’s World Magazine) has decided to give away a year of free running shoes to the person who comes the closest to predicting Lance’s finishing time. The winner, who will be notified on November 10th, will have their choice of up to seven pairs of running shoes from any national manufacturer (Worth about $900 in retail value).

Go ahead and test your ability to predict the future and try to come away with those free shoes (BTW - I am a size 12 if you win and maybe want to throw a pair my way!). To enter, please go to the official contest page.

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