Spirit of St.Louis Marathon
February News & Updates
Governor Blunt will Lead by ExaGovernor Matt Blunt, an avid runner, will participate as part of a four-person team in the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon Relay! The governor understands the important role good health plays in the quality of life for Missourians and encourages all to become physically active. Politics aside, it's now time to race against the governor and see how your team stacks up!
Local Leaders on the MOVE!
The Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend® has recently created a new feature: A CEO WELLNESS CAMPAIGN. The focus of the event is not to determine the fastest or the fittest CEO in the metropolitan area, but rather for CEO's, individually and collectively, to challenge the St. Louis community to get fit.
Watch out on the road for the following leaders: Cindy Brinkley - AT&T; Ralph Clermont - KPMG; Mike DeCola - Mississippi Lime Co; Steve Hurster - Bohn & Dawson; Tom Irwin - Civic Progress; Chris Miget - FRI Resources; Patricia Nooney - CB Richard Ellis, Inc; Vic Richey - Esco Technologies Inc; Randy Schilling - Quilogy; Gregory Smith - Husch Eppenberger; Rick Sullivan - McBride & Son Companies; Steve Sumner - Data Max; and Mike Zychinski - Deloitte & Touche.
Art & Sole Reception!
The Spirit of St. Louis Marathon aligns the passion and energy of runners with artists who will create large murals to serve as mile markers along the course. This unique theme introduces runners to the world's longest art gallery - 26.2 miles!
Please join us at the Art & Sole Reception & Auction on March 31, 2007 from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm at The STUDIOS at Sidney and Ohio. The event is sponsored by Hautly Cheese Company. Food catered by Sidney Street Café and live music by Spur. View Invitation.
Nutrition is Key to Boosting Performance!
IAccording to Runner's World, runners should want their calories to count for something. Runnersworld.com offers daily nutrition tips to boost your training performance. Here are some vital suggestions:
- Don't Forget Protein
!Endurance athletes need more protein than their sedentary counterparts in order to repair small, exercise-induced tears in muscle fibers. Think lean, low-fat meats such as poultry and fish - go for the turkey and chicken legs if you're looking for double the protein!
- Fruits and Vegetables: Fresh vs. Frozen
Frozen produce usually gets a bad rap, but they can be just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts. Frozen berries are as healthy as fresh ones, and as an added benefit, they keep longer! Plus, they contain anthocyanins, a powerful group of antioxidants that may help stave off diseases like Alzheimer's and certain cancers.
- Water or Sports Drink? Depends on Your Goal…
Reach for gels and sports drinks during long runs to burn more fat. If you avoid these items during runs lasting longer than 30-60 minutes, you'll perform worse and burn less fat. When you are training hard, don't minimize your caloric intake. Don't work against your body while you're asking it to perform.
- Whole Grain. Whole Grain. Whole Grain.
Choose whole-grain pasta over refined pasta - whole-grain varieties contain additional vitamins and disease-fighting compounds. Not only that, but the fiber found in whole- grain pasta causes you to digest it slower, allowing for more glycogen storage over time.
- Potassium = VITAL
Potassium works with sodium to balance electrolyte and fluid levels in your body, and is therefore vital to runners. Include this heart-disease-fighting mineral in your well-rounded diet with foods like bananas, nectarines, potatoes and milk.
Calling All Musicians and Performers!
The St. Louis Marathon is currently looking for course entertainment. If you or a friend plays an instrument, sings in a band or has an unusual talent, give us a call. Participants often rely on additional energy created by the music to get them through the tough portions of the race. When was the last time you played to an audience of 12,000 people?
Join Our Training Runs
Need a little boost to your training - maybe bored or running alone? Need a change of pace or scenery? Three more training runs are coming up in Forest Park - March 3, 17 & 31. Starting at 7:30 am, we meet at the Visitor's Center, and everyone takes off at 8:00 am. Individuals are grouped according to distance and pace, so you may find a life-long training partner!
Sponsor Highlight
With its identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, Saint Louis Bread Co. and Panera Bread are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust.
Highlighted by antibiotic-free chicken, whole-grain bread, select organic and all-natural ingredients and a menu free of man-made trans fat, Saint Louis Bread Co. bakery-cafe selection offers flavorful, wholesome offerings. The menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites to complement new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices.
In neighborhoods across the country, guests are enjoying Bread Company's warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor and free WiFi Internet access. Saint Louis Bread Co. is happy to be a part of the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon weekend, sharing in family fun and promoting wellness and physical fitness throughout the community.
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