Kastor placed third in recent ASICS LA Marathon, only her second marathon since the birth of her daughter two years ago
New York Road Runners
March 30, 2013
NEW YORK - American record-holder Deena Kastor, coming off a strong third-place finish recently at the ASICS LA Marathon, will compete in the 10th-anniversary running of the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half Marathon on Sunday, April 14, it was announced today by New York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg.
The country’s largest women-only half-marathon, which is open to women
runners and walkers of all ages, takes participants on a 13.1-mile tour
of scenic Central Park. The race attracts women from all 50 states and
of every level, from first-time runners to elite athletes. Each year,
the sold-out event provides thousands of women the opportunity to gather
for competition, celebration, and camaraderie. The race champion will
win $1,000 and receive “The Meyerhoff,” an award named in honor of 2010 champion and NYRR member Sally Meyerhoff, who died in a tragic cycling accident in March 2011.
“It
is very special for us to have Deena Kastor here at the More
Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half Marathon with the anniversary
theme of ‘Women Run the World,’ celebrating women leaders who have
changed the face of business, sports, education, and health,” said
Wittenberg. “Deena is one of our country’s great athletes, and she
continues to impress us all with her incredible talent, dedication, and
passion for what she loves, which we appreciate and honor.”
Kastor (left, courtesy ASICS), 40, of Mammoth Lakes, CA, is one of
America’s greatest and most decorated distance runners of all time. She
holds nine U.S. road running records ranging from five kilometers to the
marathon, including a half-marathon mark of 1:07:34. Kastor was the
2004 Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon and is the only American
woman ever to break 2:20:00 at that distance. She also holds two silver
medals from the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
“I am thrilled to participate in the More
Magazine/Fitness Magazine Half-Marathon,” said Kastor. “It is an honor
to celebrate our sport with so many women who have inspired me to
continue competing as a 40-year-old mom.”
Alison Sweeney of The Biggest Loser and Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC’s Morning Joe
will co-host the race and welcome 10,000 runners and spectators from
around the world. In addition to hosting the event, both Sweeney and
Brzezinski will be running the race for the first time. Joining them
will be More magazine editor-in-chief Lesley Jane Seymour and Fitness magazine editor-in-chief Betty Wong,
who will help honor the 10th anniversary of the event with a special
“Women Who Run the World” tribute, saluting 10 fearless game-changers
who have paved the way for women over the last decade.
Athleta and Skechers are the presenting sponsors; Duane Reade, Oakley,
and Tonalin are the official product sponsors; Hole in the Wall Gang, a
nonprofit summer camp and year-round center serving children and their
families coping with cancer, is the charitable partner; Crystal Light
and CARE are the expo sponsors; CocoaVia is the sampling sponsor; and The Better Show is the official media partner.
Prior to the race, a two-day Health and Wellness Expo
will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion—located at 18th Street between
Sixth and Seventh avenues—at which adults can enjoy a wealth of
health-oriented activities including meet-and-greets with magazine
editors and running experts, health screenings, fitness seminars,
product sampling, shopping, sweepstakes, and more. The expo, which is
free and open to the public, is also the location for race-number pickup
for registered runners.
this article Courtesy of Running USA wire
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