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Hello and Happy Holidays to all!
Wow, what a month for 26.2 with Donna. For all of you who have already committed to running in February, you are in for a treat! For those of you who are haven't signed up yet, get going or better yet, suggest to that special someone that you want a registration gift certificate for Christmas! You can find them and other fabulous gifts conveniently located in our online store. We've just confirmed that Sister Hazel will be joining us for a free concert at the FINISH line! It's ALL FOR YOU!
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Celebrate with Sister Hazel |
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26.2 with Donna announces Gainesville, FL- bread band Sister Hazel will perform at the Post Race Celebration Concert on February 12, 2012. Runners, family and friends are invited to enjoy Sister Hazel's signature mix of Southern pop hooks and country rock harmonies beginning at 12:45 p.m. in the Family Reunite Area near Winn-Dixie's Runner's Village on the Mayo Clinic Campus.
"How exciting to have Sister Hazel performing live for all our participants and finishers," said Donna Deegan, founder and event chairman. "This year is quickly becoming a 'don’t miss' event."
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Celebrate YOU with a Personalized Bib |
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 Imagine for a moment it is race day, February 12, 2012. You are closing in on the final miles of your race, and ready to see the finish line. You feel your pace slow, and your mind seeks positive reinforcement to keep your momentum. Suddenly, a crowd of spectators with pom-poms and cowbells begin to shout YOUR NAME. "You got this, Sally!" "Thanks for running, David, you are looking strong!" "Keep smiling, Jessica, you are almost there!" The rush of adrenaline overtakes you and you press on to the finish line.
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Celebrate with Anniversary Race Swag |
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 Participants in the 5th Annual 26.2 with Donna will go home with so much more than the best finisher's shirt, goodie bag and medal in the industry. Memories of hope, love and achievement will last with you for a lifetime. BUT, that race swag sure is awesome so why not brag a little!
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With only eight weeks to go, we know many of you are planning your strategy for making the most of what 26.2 with Donna has to offer this special anniversary race weekend. There are a few key events you can't miss and now we've made it even easier to secure your tickets and reservations!
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Celebrate the Perfect Pace |
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 Running a marathon or half marathon should be a moving celebration of the human body, a joyful recognition of the months of training you have put in, and a tribute to the spirit of those for whom you run. Nowhere in a celebration should there be stress, worry, or anxiety over how fast to run or when to take walk breaks. That's where the Galloway Pacers come in!
26.2 with Donna is pleased to be the only marathon offering official Galloway Pacers for times from 3 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours.
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Celebrate Shopping for the Holidays! |
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 HOLIDAY SHOPPING? All orders placed by Monday, December 19 will be delivered to your door before Christmas! These 26.2 with Donna items make fantastic gifts, and your gift gives back! All items in the 26.2 with Donna online store support our mission to finish breast cancer.
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One Step at a Time, We're Getting There
A Breast Cancer Research Update from Dr. Edith Perez
Five years into Mayo Clinic's partnership with 26.2 with Donna, Edith Perez, M.D. and her breast cancer research team are more energized than ever - and with good reason. The Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Translational Genomics Program, which launched largely because of support from 26.2 with Donna, is a nucleus of discovery.
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Meet Helen. She is married and has three children ages 11, 14 and 17. Originally from Africa, Helen has lived in this country for 19 years. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2010. Unfortunately, her husband was laid off from his job around the same time as her diagnosis.
Their health insurance converted to COBRA at a cost of $500 per month. Helen knew she had to maintain the COBRA as she prepared to undergo a bilateral mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Her husband worked two part-time jobs to support the family. They borrowed from friends and family.
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Celebrate the Finish Line - Predicting your Race Pace |
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By Olympian Jeff Galloway
Training Director, BCM
Training for a race such as the BCM Half or Full Marathon can be an extremely rewarding experience. Some runners, however, get a bit too motivated and run faster on training runs, and in the first part of their race, than they are able. This often results in burnout or injury. While we never know exactly how fast we will run on a given day, there's a simple time trial that can accurately predict your current potential finish time.
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Running Success Starts with Proper Nutrition
By Sherry M. Mahoney, Registered Dietitian
Department of Nutrition, Mayo Clinic in Florida
Nutrition planning is essential for marathon runners. You need a nutrition plan that begins on your very first day of training, and flexes with you as your training varies from week to week and workout to workout. Research indicates that well-trained marathon runners who maximize their nutritional status are much more likely to realize their optimum performance.
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Mayo Tip of the Month
The holidays are upon us, and unfortunately, so is this sobering statistic: more heart attacks and strokes occur around Christmas and New Year's than at any other time of year. Why? How can you take precautions to protect yourself? Click here to learn more. |
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Confirmed Streakers Announced! |
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Thank you for supporting 26.2 with Donna for 5 years. Please enjoy VIP Packet Pick-up at the 2012 Health & Fitness Expo presented by Eisai to receive your special Goodie Bag and other Streaker perks.
Click here for a full list of participants who are confirmed 26.2 with Donna Streakers!
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Registration Changes Notice |
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All change requests for existing registrations must be received by 12/31/2011. Contact or call 904-355-PINK. Changes after this deadline may be requested at the Runner Relations desk at the Expo.
26.2 with Donna in partnership with Angel-Rx has made available to everyone a FREE discount prescription card. The card discounts over 60,000 medications and offers a discount of up to 75%.
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At the following race event:
• Disney Marathon Weekend
Orlando, FL
January 5-8, 2011
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