Fight For Air Climb includes three buildings in 2012
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| Karissa Schweizer of Urbandale, Hannah Thomas of West Des Moines and Grace Gibbons of Perry competed against 600 of the midwest’s best runners in the Footlocker Midwest Regional Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Nov. 26 at The University of Wisconsin Parkside Campus in Kenosha, Wis. Schweizer finished the 5K event in 18:22 (22nd), Gibbons in 18:39 (37th) and Thomas in 19:09 (69th). |
This new year, give yourself a tangible fitness and weight loss goal: climb
up 66 flights of stairs in the American Lung Association’s Fight For Air
Climb on Sunday, March 4 . The three-building climb includes: EMC Insurance
Companies, Hub Tower and the Des Moines Marriott Downtown in downtown Des Moines.
“Millions of people will resolve to lose weight, quit smoking and get
in shape this New Year,” says Micki Sandquist, Executive Director of the
American Lung Association in Iowa. “Participating in the Fight for Air
Climb is a strong motivator to get to the gym and a fun way to diversify your
workout.”
The Fight For Air Climb is an event for all ages and all people. Participants
can choose to climb one, two or all three buildings. Participants can climb
as an individual or team. To learn more about the Fight for Air Climb or to
register, visit www.FightForAirClimb.org.
New informative website for runners
Running Village is a video-based, running review site designed to provide insightful,
informative and entertaining reviews on everything running: shoes, gear, nutrition
and more. Short videos are posted by talented runners from around the nation,
such as Scott Gall, Shayla Houlihan and Tyler Mulder.
“Our objective is to supply our community with the most insightful and
entertaining reviews of running shoes and products,” said Scott Gall,
founder of the website. “At the same time, encourage people to make educated
purchases at their local specialty running stores.”
A searchable national directory of locally-owned, specialty running stores is
a part of the site. Join the Running Village at www.runningvillage.com.
Steve Cannon announces 1,000 mile run around Lake Michigan
Resolute to do his part in the fight against cancer, Urbandale resident Steve Cannon is planning a 40 marathon in 40 day run around Lake Michigan beginning this May. Cannon, who will be raising funds for cancer research with pledges and donations, will start on May 20, 2012, from the Navy Pier in Chicago, running clock-wise around the lake. If successful, Cannon’s run will be the first documented circumnavigation around Lake Michigan. Other runners are invited to join for segments of the run. More information can be found at www.theruntocurecancer.com.
