The Waffle House Bonus Program has been added to 4th running of the Cincinnati Marathon to help create more of a field for the marathon without taking away from the everyday runner's experience. The involvement of the area Waffle House franchisee, owner of 23 Greater Cincinnati area restaurants, has enabled the sizable bonus amount.
"We at Waffle House are proud to support our local community in such a worthwhile endeavor, " commented George Shearer, chief operating officer of Shearer Foods, the local Waffle House franchise group. "We hope this Bonus Award Program will enable the Flying Pig Marathon to become one of the premier events in the country."
A $10,000 bonus will be awarded to an athlete accomplishing the following during the running of the 4th Annual Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon on May 5, 2002:
A male who breaks the male course record set in 1999 by Elly Rono, 2:21:15
"It will add another level of excitement to the whole race," commented Rich Williams, race director. "The Cincinnati Marathon is a fun race for the novice or everyday runner and this now adds some incentive for the more experienced elite athlete."
For runners interested in this program, contact Rich Williams, race director, at 513-719-1240.
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Clif SHOT Pace Teams
The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is pleased to announce that they will again offer Pace Teams at the 2002 event, led by the Clif SHOT Pace Team that recently debuted at the LA Marathon! Whether you're a first time marathoner, going for a PR or just looking for a great time on race day, the Clif SHOT Pace Team can help get you there!
The Clif SHOT Pace Team is a fixed group of eleven marathoners with a high level of both racing and pacing experience that will be appearing at 5 - 6 marathons throughout 2002. They will be leading groups to the finish line in the following times: 3:15, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 and 5:30.
The Clif SHOT Pace Team will be running even splits throughout the race (every mile in the same amount of time), and your leader will serve as coach, mentor, cheerleader and supporter for the whole 26.2! They'll remind you to take gels, drink and eat appropriately, and offer all the words of encouragement you'll need.
Sign up is easy! Just stop by the Clif Bar/Clif SHOT booth at the Northwood University Health & Fitness Expo and let one of the Clif SHOT Pacers know which group you'd like to run with. You'll receive a CLIF SHOT bib with your goal time, together with a free Pace Band as a secondary way to view the mile splits needed to meet your goal time. All of this is FREE to all registered Marathoners! When you sign up, they'll let you know where you'll be meeting on race morning. Starting 45 minutes before the race start, you'll see Clif SHOT Pacers lined up according to pace, holding up signs with the finish times as well as red and yellow balloons. Just fall in with your group. That's all. No check in, no sign in, just meet them and follow your Pace Leader to your best marathon ever! Sign up is also the perfect time to meet your Pacer and become comfortable with them. Ask them about their marathoning backgrounds, how they fuel themselves before and during the race, and for any other helpful tips you'd like to know from runners who've run more marathons in a year than many will run in their lives.
Finally, don't miss the Clif SHOT Pace Teams seminar on Saturday, also at the Northwood University Health & Fitness Expo at 3:15 pm. It's another great chance to learn more about the team and get all your questions answered.
If you have any further questions about the team, check out www.clifbar.com/paceteams, or contact Darris Blackford at darris@sprynet.com, or by phone at (614) 488-3632.
We'll be introducing you to the Clif SHOT Pace Team leaders between now and Marathon weekend here in the Squeal - so stay tuned in with our weekly Squeals!
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CINERGY FOUNDATION PASTA PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Sign up now for your carbohydrate fix the night before the marathon - May 4, 2002!
The Cinergy Foundation Pasta Party will be held at Atrium II, 221 E. 4th Street, a well-known and convenient location within walking distance of the hotels in downtown Cincinnati. The menu is presented by Elegant Fare Catering and will include green salad with a choice of dressings, pasta, marinara or meat sauce, Panera Bread and famous Busken cookies for dessert. Bottled water from Ice Mountain, iced tea and coffee will be available, as well as a cash bar serving beer and wine.
There will be two seatings: 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adult, $8 for children 3-8 years of age and children under 3 are free. The Pasta Party is open to all participants, family and friends. Tickets are sold on a first-come first-serve basis and are limited to 1000 people.
To register, download a registration form and send it to: The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, Attn: Pasta Party, 28 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 or fax to: 859-344-0374. Tickets will be sold at the Northwood University Health & Fitness Expo while supplies last. All ticket pick-ups will be held during the Northwood University Health & Fitness Expo also. Tickets will not be sold at the Cinergy Foundation Pasta Party. Space is limited, so sign up early!
If you have any questions, please give us a call at (513) 721-7447.
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PIG POWER TIDBITS
- THE CHALLENGE IS ON - We have participants from 49 of the 50 United States - Vermont - make your presence known and send your registration form in!
- This Sunday, March 24, 2002, the running of the Cincinnati Mini-Heart Marathon will occur - good luck to all running in it - we'll see you there!
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Kahn's Flying Piglet Fun Run Open! Presented by the Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon has opened registration for the Kahn's Flying Piglet Fun Run & Festival presented by the Cincinnati Enquirer on May 4, 2002. The event will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and activities starting at 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2002 at Sawyer Point in downtown Cincinnati. The Diaper Dash will start off the competition for children under the age of one. The subsequent races will vary in distance and be segregated by age groups (2- 3-years olds/ 4 - 5-year olds/6 - 7-year olds/ 8 - 9-year olds/ 10 - 12-year olds).
Additional activities will include special entertainment, Safety Town, appearances by some of Cincinnati's favorite mascots, educational offerings sponsored by Bartlett & Co., and exhibit booths with give-a-ways and important information for parents and children. Registration forms are available on-line. Entries postmarked by April 19, 2002 are $8.00/child and on-site registration will be available for $12.00 per child. Each child will receive an official Flying Piglet running number (#1 for all Piglet racers!), official finisher ribbon, and an exclusive Piglet T-shirt.
Come and feel the the excitement in person - with a friend, family member, church group . . . as a volunteer
The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon has wonderful and fun opportunities for everyone - individuals and groups. We are in need of thousands of volunteers Race Weekend (May 3 - 5, 2002) as well as the month or so preceding the Marathon. Just let us know how you'd like to help! Call (513) 721-7447 or email info@flyingpigmarathon.com. THANK SO MUCH!
You'll be receiving more updates and news from the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.
We are always available to answer any questions you may have:
info@flyingpigmarathon.com or (513) 721-PIGS (7447)
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRAINING AND DON'T FORGET -
May 5, 2002 is the day for a Completely Uplifting Experience!
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