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For Immediate Release: November 30, 2011

Contact: Channing Welch, PR Professional

Tel: 404-955-5978

Fax: 1-404-798-6564

[email protected] The Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon Savannah, GA- December 19, 2011 The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is holding its’ inaugural Savannah Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon and

½ Marathon. The YMCA of Coastal Georgia, in accordance with Fleet Feet Sports and

Collaborative Relationships Empowering Workouts (C.R.E.W), are helping to make this event

possible. The ½ marathon will be held on Monday Dec, 19th and Wednesday Dec, 21th at 6:00am,

9:00am, and 6:30pm on each day. The long run Marathon will be held on Tuesday Dec. 20th and

Thursday Dec, 22th at 6:00am and 6:30pm on each day. Potential runners can register at any

YMCA of Coastal Georgia or at Fleet Feet Sports. Also, Fleet Feet Sports and C.R.E.W. will be

offering training to prepare the runners for each event! The training programs for both marathons

run includes: a free t-shirt, training log, cardio and body fat assessments, and giveaways. Also,

each training program will begin with a seminar. The seminar will cover a wide range of topics

including speed training techniques, common running errors and injuries, conditioning, and

proper nutrition.

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YMCA of Coastal Georgia (December 2011) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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18 19 Savannah Rock ‘n; Roll Marathons

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23 Pounds for Priceless Gifts

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Contact: Channing Welch, Royal Ads and PR Tel: 404-‐955-‐6978 Fax: 404-‐955-‐5977

[email protected]

Fact Sheet The Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon and 1/2 Marathon is coming and TRAINING STARTS NOW! We have great training opportunities available with a lot to offer, and the program only requires running 3 days a week. Beginners: If you can currently run/walk 3 miles, you can do the HALF MARATHON! Advanced Runners: We can push you to the next level! THE HALF MARATHON PROGRAM INCLUDES: -A FREE Technical Running T-Shirt -Training Log -Cardio & Body Fat Assessment -Incentives & Giveaways EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS WITH TOPICS INCLUDING: - Speed Training - Common Running Errors & Injuries - Assessing Your Fitness - Technique/Conditioning - Proper Nutrition WHERE: Downtown, Mid-Town, Southside, and Occasionally Other Areas PRICE: $200 for 1/2 Marathon & $75 for Marathon SCHEDULE: Half Marathon Mon/Wed at 6:00am OR 9:00am OR 6:30pm & Saturday Long Runs at 6:30am Marathon Tues/Thur at 6:00am OR 6:30pm & Saturday Long Runs at 6:30am REGISTER AT FLEET FEET SPORTS (3405 Waters Ave.) or AT ANY YMCA of COASTAL GEORGIA

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