ING Financial Fitness Series
The ING Financial Fitness Series is a five-month program brought to you by NYRR, ING and ING DIRECT, and is geared to helping runners of all ages and abilities. The program offers financial and fitness education through various means, including group runs, appearances by running experts, and access to financial professionals.
Timing: June-October
Location: ING DIRECT Café, 58th Street and Third Avenue
Calendar of Events:
Each event that a runner attends will give him or her an entry in a raffle for a grand prize, with the winner to be selected at the Series Finale on October 26.
July 6 - ING DIRECT Weekly Group Runs (Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m., starting July 6): These are organized runs over planned routes, with leaders for various pace groups. Post-run refreshments will be provided.
July 12 - ING New York City Marathon Long Training Run #1 & Post-Run Energizer (Post-Run Energizer - Sold Out): Get your long training run in, and then join NYRR, ING, and ING DIRECT for a "Post-Run Energizer" hosted at the ING DIRECT Café. (Shuttle buses will be provided from the Long Training Run finish.) The event will feature a Gatorade specialist Lauren Antonucci, MS, RD, CSSD. The fun will include stretching, massages, breakfast, raffle prizes, and giveaways. You must be present to win raffles and for entry to the grand prize. [Watch the Video]
August 1 - ING New York City Marathon Long Training Run #2 & Post-Run Energizer (Post-Run Energizer - Sold Out): Get your long training run in, and then join NYRR and ING for a "Post-Run Energizer" hosted at the ING DIRECT Café. (Shuttle buses will be provided from the Long Training Run finish beginning at 9:15 a.m. Post-Run Energizer takes places from 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.) The event will feature a talk by PowerBar sponsored athlete Amy Palmeiro-Winters; click here for her bio. The fun will include stretching, massages, breakfast, and raffle prizes. The first 150 attendees will receive an ING New York City Marathon ASICS training hat. You must be present to win raffles and for entry to the grand prize. [Watch the Video]
August 12 - ING New York City Marathon Learning Series - Insider's Guide to Running the ING New York City Marathon (Sold Out): Ever wonder if there were any insider secrets to running the ING New York City Marathon? Well, now is your chance to find out. Join NYRR and the ING Financial Fitness Series at this special Learning Series Event on August 12, featuring accomplished marathoners and NYRR employees Gordon Bakoulis, Jeff Decker, and Sam Grotewold. All attendees will receive an ING New York City Marathon t-shirt and will be entered into the ING Financial Fitness Series grand prize drawing. Light refreshments provided. You must be present to win raffles and for entry to the grand prize. [Watch the Video]
September 27 - ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up & Post-Run Energizer (Post-Run Energizer - Sold Out): Take part in this final long-distance tune-up race on September 27 and then join NYRR, ING, and ING DIRECT for a "Post-Run Energizer" at ING DIRECT Café. (Shuttle buses will be provided from the Tune-Up finish.) Dr. Jordan Metzl of Hospital for Special Surgery will be on hand to discuss tapering, avoiding injuries and give final advice before the marathon. The fun will include stretching, massages, breakfast, raffle prizes, and giveaways. The first 150 attendees will receive an ING New York City Marathon ASICS drawstring bag. You must be present to win raffles and for entry to the grand prize. [Watch the Video]
October 26 - ING Financial Fitness Series Finale (Sold Out): This event will feature Bart Yasso and Team Timex athlete AC Morgan, who will speak about their inspirational stories and answer last minute training questions. All attendees will be entered into the ING Financial Fitness Series grand prize drawing. Light refreshments provided. You must be present to win raffles and for entry to the grand prize. [Watch the Video]
Raffle prizes:
1 pair ASICS running shoes
1 Timex heart rate monitor
1 Emerald Nuts branded jacket
1 ING DIRECT sport bundle
1 Garmin Forerunner 310XT
Giveaways for all attendees:
July 12 - 1 year subscription to Runner's World and Gatorade bottle
August 1 - ING New York City Marathon ASICS training hat
August 12 - ING New York City Marathon t-shirt
September 27 - ING New York City Marathon ASICS drawstring bag
October 26 - ING New York City Marathon ASICS gloves
Grand Prize Package:
Trip to an adult running camp
One-year supply of ASICS running shoes
ING New York City Marathon-branded Timex watch
Garmin Forerunner 310XT
VIP experience at the ING New York City Marathon 2009
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