Press Release - Charlotte Marathon - 5/26/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – May 26, 2016 – The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is
     kicking off its training program – RUN FAR – on Saturday, June 4.
	 
The 24-week summer/fall program is part of the RUN FOR YOU program and is 
open to all levels of runner to prepare them for longer distance races. The 
training sessions will take place at all three Run For Your Life locations 
– Midtown (901 S. Kings Drive), South Charlotte/Piper Glen (6416 Rea Road) 
and University (1816 East Arbors Drive).

"It's important to train properly and safely to ensure a successful 
long-distance race and to prevent injury," said Tim Rhodes, race director 
of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, which is scheduled for Saturday, 
Nov. 12 in Charlotte. "RUN FAR is a fantastic training program that makes 
running fun, safe and rewarding. The best part is that it culminates with 
the Charlotte Marathon."

Participation in the RUN FAR program includes: a customized, weekly 
training schedule; educational seminars; and Run For You Performance 
T-shirt; weekly e-communication; and discounts at Run For Your Life Stores 
and at Run For Your Life-owned events while in the training program.

Program runners and walkers will be grouped with other similar abilities 
and goals. Cost is $170 per person. Register online at 
http://runcharlotte.com/runners/training. For questions, email 
 or call 704-358-0713.

About Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
Racing through the streets of Charlotte, N.C. since 2005, the Novant Health 
Charlotte Marathon (formerly the Novant Health Thunder Road Marathon) 
features a marathon, half-marathon, 5K run/walk, relay and a kids 1 mile 
fun run, the event draws participants from around the United States. It 
will take place in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, Nov. 12. For more 
information, visit www.runcharlotte.com.

Stay connected with the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on Facebook at 
http://www.facebook.com/CharlotteMarathon, on Instagram at 
https://instagram.com/CharlotteMarathon and Twitter at @CLTMarathon.


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