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News & Notes
Run Gum has opened their applications to be a Run Gum Ambassador for 2018! “A Run Gum Ambassador is about more than just advertising a product. Its the responsibility of representing the brand as a whole; it’s values, products, and most importantly its people.” Applications close in a few short days. Click here to read more about the opportunity and to submit your application for the 2018 RunSquad on Run Gum
Brandon Hudgins shares how he was inspired by
Alan Webb and what running means to him. “It’s the punk rock or rock-and-roll outlet for me. Go against the grain, not having a steady job, live that kind of fringe lifestyle. I’ve always loved that.” Read the full feature, Brandon Hudgins Goes the Distance on Bring Back the Mile
Chad Noelle wins the 20th Annual Turkey Trot 5K race at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado, a race for a great cause. “Between 50 and 100 cardiovascular patients — people who had heart surgery or heart attacks — who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford their rehab now can. The proceeds from the Turkey Trot, which race officials said will be between $30,000 and $50,000, will cover those patients’ copays.” Read the full article Nearly 3,000 runners help provide cardiac rehab for close to 100 patients at Turkey Trot from the Greeley Tribune

Photo: Joshua Polson | The Greeley Tribune
Despite being the 2017 story of the year in track and field, Sara Vaughn runs without sponsorship. “Vaughn, at 31, is 10 years out of college, and her busy life with her family and job makes it impossible for her to train with a team; instead she fits in workouts whenever she can. Her story shows how hard it can be for even top runners to make a living.” Read the full article, She Was the Feel-Good Story of the Summer, But a Sponsorship Deal Eludes Her on Runner’s World
Heather Kampf,
Joseph Gray,
Lauren Paquette,
Erik Sowinski, and
Esther &
Cole Atkins share their best Turkey Trot Tips. “Don’t get too caught up in running a specific time. It’s a Holiday Fun run after all, enjoy the moment and chow down afterwards! Run hard enough to say you’ve earned the calories you will indulge in later on.” – Read the full feature, Turkey Trot Tips from the Pros on AthleteBiz
Will Claye launches his Fall Up collection from Elevate. “The influence of Olympic sports guided Will Claye to use athleticwear silhouettes while adding a touch of luxury to the pieces with the designs and prints” Check out and shop the collection on Elevate
ICYMI
Alysia Montaño welcomed the newest addition to their family on November 24.
Paul Swangard (RunnerSpace) speaking the truth. “When you have great athletes who are also great people…your sport has a chance. Congrats to
@emmajcoburn and @samkendricks” for being awarded the 2017 USATF Jackie Joyner Kersee and Jesse Owens Awards, respectively, from Paul on Twitter
Jared Ward rocks the Saucony’s on every surface. Even the classroom.
Alexi Pappas tweets, “who doesn’t dream of having @AmericanAir calling your movie great ??????” after the following exchange:
Sarah, we're so happy you got to see such a great and inspiring movie. Thanks for always flying with us!
— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) November 25, 2017
Turkey Trotting
Cole Atkins went ALL OUT for the first time since 2015 and brought home a 3rd place finish in Charleston, SC. “While the competitive side of me walks away slightly disappointed, the realistic side of me is very thankful that I was able to be back racing in my hometown with my family on my favorite holiday”
Heather Kampf (1st),
Rob Molke (5th), and
Danny Docherty (7th) of Team USA Minnesota trotted the Life Time Fitness Turkey Day 5k in Minneapolis. Finish line smiles via Team USA Minnesota on Instagram
Ryan Rutherford put down a 13:26 3-miler for the victory at the 39th annual Turkey Trot at Miller Park in Bloomington. From Turkey Trot on The Pantagraph
Leo Manzano on why the Turkey Trot is so important:
Me after Thanksgiving! Any one else feel like this? pic.twitter.com/Liwoi1LUET
— Leo Manzano (@Leomanzano) November 25, 2017
Celebrate the Good Times
Jeff Porter celebrates his birthday on November 27. Tweet him a birthday message, @jeffporter1
Kimber Mattox also celebrates her birthday on November 27. Tweet her a birthday message, @kimber_mattox
Blessing Ufodiama‘s birthday is on November 28. Wish her well on Instagram, @blessufo
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