U.S. Olympians to Headline Guidant Heart of Summer 10K
Dedicated to Raising Awareness of Women's Cardiovascular Health

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Posted Friday, 1 July, 2005

ST. PAUL, Minn. - (June 29, 2005) - Guidant Corporation and Runner's Soul Running Club are proud to present the 2nd annual Guidant Heart of Summer 5K and 10K which raises awareness of women's cardiovascular health. The events will take place at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis on Saturday, August 20, 2005. The women's 10K field will include several top American women including four-time Olympian Colleen De Reuck, Minnesota native and 2004 Olympian Carrie Tollefson, two-time Olympians Jen Rhines and Elva Dryer and the 2003 Twin Cities Marathon Champion Blake Russell. The 10K race also serves as the men's and women's Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Minnesota State 10K Championship.

One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the Guidant Heart of Summer will stay in the local community to support the following women's heart health initiatives: Health East, Mayo Clinic Women's Heart Clinic, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Park Nicollet Heart Center and WomenHeart.

The Guidant Heart of Summer 5K and 10K is open to men and women for of all ages and abilities. A prize purse over $30,000 will be awarded in seven categories with a majority of the prize money reserved for the women's 10K race.

The Guidant Heart Health Expo will precede the race on August 19, 2005 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Minneapolis-Airport from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. The Guidant Heart Health Expo is free to the general public and includes race registration, packet and timing chip pick-up, health screens and guest speakers such as women's running pioneer Kathrine Switzer.

Women's Only Training Programs
Beginning in June, Health East, Mayo Clinic Women's Heart Clinic, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and Park Nicollet Heart Center will hold 10-week training programs for women of all levels and ability. These clinics will take place in various locations throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding area.

For more information on the race and related events, please visit HeartofSummer.org

Runner's Soul Running Club is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization and RRCA member. Its mission is to promote and encourage fitness and to bring the joy and health advantages of running and walking to everyone regardless of age or ability.

Guidant Corporation pioneers lifesaving technology, giving an opportunity for better life today to millions of cardiac and vascular patients worldwide. Driven by a strong entrepreneurial culture of 12,000 employees, Guidant develops, manufactures and markets a broad array of products and services that enable less invasive care for some of life's most threatening medical conditions. For more information visit: Guidant.com

Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Services Director
415 E Figueroa St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 696-6232, fax (805) 696-6252
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
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