POWERADE RUN BARBADOS JOINS FIGHT AGAINST DIABETESPublication Date: 10/24/2008
(BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, October 24, 2008) -- The Run Barbados Committee will be playing its part in the fight against diabetes during November, which is effectively Diabetes Awareness Month.
The Committee will make a special donation to the Diabetes Foundation from the proceeds of the Go Ahead! 7K Warm Up, which takes place on Sunday November 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
This move has also been fully embraced by the event’s sponsor, Go Ahead!, whose healthy fruit bar snack also proves a good fit for this new health-conscious Run Barbados event.
With regular exercise being identified as one of the key ways to prevent diabetes and other lifestyle-induced diseases, the Run Barbados Committee has also engaged the services of some of the island’s top fitness experts to conduct warm-up sessions during the event.
GET UP AND GO AHEAD!
Sunday November 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
Spectators and anyone eager to lose weight, keep happy, enjoy time with friends and family or just gain the motivation to start exercising are invited to come out dressed to exercise at the Bay Street Esplanade from as early as 4:15 p.m. as these professional trainers will be on hand to take them through their paces.
The committee is also insisting that all Go Ahead! 7K competitors register at the Barbados Tourism Authority (Chattel House) from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday November 6 and Friday November 7, as there will be no same-day registration.
All finishers in the Go Ahead! 7K Warm Up will be given a certificate of accomplishment, while top finishers in the male, female and parish categories will be awarded special prizes.
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About Run Barbados
The Powerade Run Barbados Series 2008, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, stands out as the oldest running marathon series, whose primary objective is to promote healthy lifestyles among all age groups. As a flagship sports tourism event, the Series continues to generate significant inbound tourism business for Barbados each year.
In addition to The Gap Powerade Midnight Fun Mile, the Scotia Bank In Fo’ Life Half Marathon, the Nature Valley 10K and the Powerade Run Barbados Marathon, there will be the traditional Expo & Health Fair, the Fabulous new Finishline Party at the Esplanade, featuring water sports and the very best of local food, arts and craft. With food, entertainment and loads of road racing fun built around a healthy competitive spirit, this event continues to be a true free, fun, family event.
Run Barbados adds new events to fill the needs of all Runners in the Run Barbados Series.
This year events have been added to the Run Barbados Schedule to increase not only the number of participants but those who can participate.
Friday Night Midnight Mile and international Friendship Run - We are encouraging everyone to come out and run or walk a mile with all of the competitors in Run Barbados and welcome everyone to the island. This is the chance to start the weekend and show everyone why The Run Barbados slogan is "Come for the Run , Stay for the Fun".
Saturday - A 3 kilometer run has been added to the already exciting 10k run. This run will feature school children to give them the opportunity to particpate on the same routes and cross the same finish line as some of the best runners in the world.
Sunday - A 5K run has been added to the Marathon and Half Marathon for Sunday morning for those who like shorter distances and for those who are not quite ready to tackle the longer distance but want to be part of this great event.
The Barbados Challenge - For those who feel one race is not enough.
Run three of the following events and receive a special commemorative medal. Four Medals Three Events.
Gold Medal – Run the Mile Friday , 10k Saturday, and the Marathon Sunday
Silver Medal – Run the Mile Friday,10k Saturday, and the Half Marathon Sunday
Bronze Medal – Run the Mile Friday, 10k Saturday and the 5k on Sunday
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