Don’t Miss the Cut – Register Now!
Participants are encouraged to register now to avoid missing the participation cut. In addition, if you signup by February 15 you will ensure your first name on your race bib.
Due to the increased popularity of the event, a registration participation cap has been reinstituted again this year for the endurance races (marathon, half marathon and marathon relay). The race maximum has been set at 15,000 total endurance participants. The half marathon race, which is the organization’s most popular event, has grown to one of the largest in the U.S., with close to 10,000 registrants last year. Last year more than 18,000 participants competed in the two-day event, making it the largest field in the event’s eight-year history. Make a commitment today and sign-up!
2008 Champions Set to Return to Defend Titles
The 2009 GO! St. Louis Family Fitness Weekend’s endurance races are shaping up to be some of the most competitive in the history of the nine-year event. Two-time champions Karl Gilpin and Mathew Chesang have confirmed their participation in the field, while last year’s women’s half marathon champ Kelly Handel (Williamson) will also be returning. Both Gilpin (Marathon) and Chesang (Half Marathon) have won their respective races two years in a row, while establishing course records in 2008.
For the complete history of winners click here.
St. Louis Rams Player Josh Brown Visits Area Middle School
The students at Langston Middle School received a special surprise when St. Louis Rams kicker Josh Brown visited their school and joined them in training for the GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon. Langston Middle is one of 68 Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) participating in the innovative youth program and was singled out for their outstanding commitment to getting more than 150 students and administrators involved in becoming physically fit, making reading part of their lives and doing good deeds. Josh recognized the students for their work and challenged them to continue their efforts, which will help them ultimately achieve their goals. Josh was joined by physical education teacher Leonard Hughes, principal Rose Mary Johnson, SLPS physical education supervisor Leanne White, SLPS special administrative board CEO, Rick Sullivan and Centene representative and the program’s presenting sponsor, Mary Deverman in honoring the students. More photos HERE.
The Read, Right & Run Marathon is sponsored by Centene and underwritten by the St. Louis Rams and Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Congrats Langston Middle and keep up the good work!
It’s a Good Time to Set a Goal and Start Training
The 2009 GO! St. Louis Family Fitness Weekend is approximately 120 days away, so it’s a good time to start thinking about your training schedule for the winter months. There are various training options to consider. Some individuals prefer to train solo, while others seek out friends to join them and some people opt to sign up for a specialized program through a local running store, health club or charity. Check out our website training section to find out how to get started.
Area Employees Celebrate Mile-by-Mile Marathon Achievement
Three area organizations – Booksource, St. Louis Housing Authority and City of St. Louis recently completed the popular six-week GO! St. Louis Mile-by-Mile Marathon program. The Mile-by-Mile Marathon program is a corporate wellness initiative that encourages employees to get fit by walking or running one mile at a time over a six week period, to complete a 26.2 mile marathon. The program helps to motivate and engage employees to make fitness and nutrition part of their lives. Depending on a company’s goals, we can create a specialized program that includes additional fitness activities or appearances from members of the GO! St. Louis faculty, which is comprised some of the area’s top fitness and nutrition experts. If you or your company would like more information on the Mile-by-Mile program, CLICK HERE or call 314-727-0800.
My Story: Daniel Wachtveitl
Since I was a baby, I have fought ashthma. As a toddler I received asthma shots every 30 days for over a year. Through elementary school I missed countless recesses and P.E. classes due to exercise and cold weather induced attatcks. Until my senior year I struggled to run a 15 minute mile, and by graduation finally completing one 10 minute mile. I have been prescribed asthma regulators and emergency inhalers for the past 8 years. However, in June 2007 I picked up running.....read the rest of Daniel's story here.
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