Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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100% Irish for the Day in-store registration

100% Irish for a Day LogoIn-store packet pick-up will be Wednesday, March 10th through Friday, March 12th.  You can still register for the 5k at packet pick-up.  Cost is now $35.  10 mile is FULL, so come run the 5k!

 
Track Spikes are arriving
track and field logoSpring is coming!  Get your student athlete fitted in the latest training shoes and racing spikes at Marathon Sports.  Don't forget to ask about our student discount.
 
Gear for a Year Contest

Congratulations to our Gear for a Year contest winners.

Female Winner: Carie Alexander (Free Gear for a Year)
Male Winner: Tim Wolfram (Free Gear for a Year)
Female Runner-up: Nancy Hoyt Taff (Free pair of shoes and socks)
Male Runner-up: Steve English (Free pair of shoes and socks)

Our winners were drawn at random.  If you would like to see their photos click here.  Thanks to all of you who sent us photos.  The photos will be displayed on our digital Wall of Honor in the store throughout the year.  If you are a customer and would like us to add your photo to our Wall of Honor, email us your photo to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

WINTER 2009-2010

Marathon Sports Winter Lecture Series

Throughout the winter we'll have guest speakers covering a range of running, walking and general health topics. Check back for more information and specific dates. 

Upcoming Lectures

  • The Lightweight/Minimalist Shoe Debate with Dr. Paul Langer (Thursday, March 4th @ 7pm)
 
 
Susan G Komen 3-Day for the cure

Marathon Sports proudly supports the 3-Day walk. Call store for details on shop days or visit the 3-day website for dates and times, www.the3day.org
 
MS Challenge Walk 2010

Marathon Sports proudly supports the Challenge MS Walk. Call store for details on shop days or visit the Challenge MS website here.

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