Press Release - National Run@Work Day - 9/6/07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                         Contact: Jean Knaack
                                                  703-525-3890
                                                  

        National Run@Work Day Scheduled for September 21st

On September 21, 2007, the Road Runners Club of America, the largest 
grassroots running organization in the country, will promote the 2nd Annual 
RRCA National Run@Work Day.  The purpose of National Run@Work Day is to 
promote physical activity and healthy living through running or walking.

"Promoting running and a healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone of the Road 
Runners Club of America," remarked Jean Knaack, executive director.  "We 
encourage employers and employees nationwide to plan and participate in 
local Run@Work Day events as part of the national movement to get people to 
incorporate exercise into their daily routines.  Please join us on 
September 21, 2007 by making time in your busy schedule to plan and/or 
participate in a local Run@Work Day event."

The goal of the RRCA National Run@Work Day is to raise awareness about the 
importance of daily physical activity for adults.  Running clubs, 
company-based wellness programs, human resources departments, and 
individuals nationwide are encouraged to plan fun runs and walks with their 
employers.  The Run@Work Day events will be community based events that 
promote and provide the opportunity for individuals to incorporate at least 
thirty-five minutes of exercise into their daily routine either before 
work, during lunch, or immediately following work.  Incorporating exercise 
into one’s daily routine can markedly improve one’s overall physical health 
and can help alleviate health related medical costs associated with 
overweight and obesity.

Sign the FREE pledge at www.RRCA.org/programs/runatwork to run or 
walk at least thirty five minutes on September 21, 2007 in support of the 
RRCA National Run@Work Day and be entered to win great a pair of Puma 
performance running shoes and other great prizes from SkirtSport and 
FuelBelt.  Thank you to Active.com for sponsoring the FREE pledge form. 

Great Run@Work Day events are planned around the country by communities 
that have embraced the Run@Work message.  Is there a Run@Work Day event 
planned in your community?  Let us know about it!


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