National Running Day Set for Wednesday, June 2
Second annual nationwide event from Boston to San Diego to be collective effort of many major U.S. running organizations to promote the benefits of running
Posted Wednesday, 12 May, 2010
From Ryan Lamppa, Running USA
NEW YORK - (May 10, 2010) - After a successful launch in 2009, the United States running industry has announced the date for the second annual National Running Day National Running Day. On Wednesday, June 2 the stage will be set for activities across the country that will help to nationally and locally promote running as a healthy, easy and accessible form of exercise. The day will celebrate the benefits of running as part of a healthy and active lifestyle aimed at combating some of today's most pressing health issues.
Through a grassroots effort, the foremost road racing and track and field organizations from major U.S. cities - including New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Minneapolis / St. Paul, Little Rock, Denver, Eugene and San Diego in addition to national running organizations USA Track & Field and Running USA - are encouraging Americans of all ages and fitness levels to get out and run by hosting a variety of National Running Day activities, including professional athlete appearances, free running events, group runs and clinics.
The goal of National Running Day is to get every American moving. Experienced runners may try running to work or invite a non-running friend to join them to see the benefits that can be gained from running. Less experienced runners can take part in the many group activities across the nation and enjoy the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of running.
"In 2009, the running industry decided it was time to make sure everyone was aware of the many benefits of running," said Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners. "We are so pleased to once again be able to promote our great activity and show that everyone really can participate."
To help participants stay connected on National Running Day, they can visit the website runningday.org/. On the site, there will be links to complete event information, as well as "I Ran Today" Facebook buttons. Additional resources that will be available on the site include information on local community events with running clubs and retailers, course-mapping tools, training tips and other running-related information. Another social networking opportunity available to participants is to follow the Twitter feed Twiter feed.
