Press Release - Sedona Marathon - 10/11/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                 Sedona Marathon Announces Photo Contest

The Sedona Marathon's 5th Annual Off The Couch Program is officially off 
and running.  This year they are kicking off the series by asking the 
question, what inspires you to be fit?  To find out the answer the Sedona 
Marathon is launching the 1st Annual Off The Couch Photo Contest on October 
15th.   

"They say a picture speaks a 1000 words," says Race Director Karen Livesay 
"We're asking you to show us what inspires you to live a healthy 
lifestyle."

The subject matter can be anything from an inspiring landscape, to playing 
with  loved ones, to your workout buddy.  Photos will be judged primarily 
by emotional impact. The contest is open to anyone 5 years of age or older.  
There will be three divisions, two junior and one adult.  Junior division 
one; ages 5-10, junior division two; ages 11-15, photos submitted by those 
age 16 and older go into the adult division.  For more information please 
go to www.sedonamarathon.com.

Off The Couch is a free public service program offered by the Sedona 
Marathon to encourage people to embrace a healthy lifestyle.  In its four 
year history they have offered free talks by world renowned trainers 
including Olympic trainer Phil Wharton. You do not need to register for any 
of the marathon races to participate.

"We want to create a community of health in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.  
Something doable for everyone." states Race Director Karen Livesay,  "Every 
time you pick up a newspaper or turn on the news you hear about the growing 
obesity epidemic in the United States. The current statistic in Arizona is 
that 57% of our population is overweight.  Please join us"  Workout tips 
and a list of upcoming events can be found at the Sedona Marathon website. 

The Sixth Annual Sedona Marathon takes place on Saturday February 12th 
2010. For more information on "Off The Couch" or how to register or 
volunteer for the 2010 Sedona Marathon go to www.sedonamarathon.com or call 
203-4514.  

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