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26.2 with Donna - The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer
Second Annual 26.2 with Donna February 15, 2009 - February 2009 / Issue Number 25
Donna with Joan Benoit SamuelsonHello Everyone!

We are now racing toward the start line for the 2nd annual 26.2 with Donna and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the beautiful beaches of the First Coast!

You will want to make sure that you read this newsletter thoroughly. It will have all the information you need to know about race week activities and more.

Please do not forget that you must pick up your race number at the Expo which this year is at the Hyatt Riverfront Hotel on Friday and Saturday. You may still register for the race at the expo as well, but there will be no race day registration.

Also remember that our start time this year is an hour earlier than last year. The starting gun goes off at 7:30 so check out those race day shuttles and make sure you arrive in plenty of time.


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Donna’s Interview with Joan Benoit Samuelson
Donna with Joan Benoit SamuelsonDonna recently traveled to Maine for a visit with Joan Benoit Samuelson. She also did a little running in the snow. Listen closely to Joanie’s comments about last year’s run. It’s why so many of us are here taking part and why this race means so much. Read More
Run with Elvis!
RunnerAt race expos around the country, thousands of runners entered to win a free trip to the 2nd Annual 26.2 with Donna, The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. This year’s winner, from Durham, North Carolina, is Elvis Borders. Read More
Confirmation Cards and Packet Pick-up
RunnersRegistration confirmation cards were mailed to all participants on Monday, January 26. If you have not received your confirmation card, or if there is an error on your confirmation card, don’t panic! We are a 'user-friendly' race! Read More
Health & Fitness Expo presented by Winn Dixie
Winn DixieWhen the doors open to the general public at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by Winn Dixie, attendees will have much more waiting for them than just race packets. Read More
Race Day Transportation
Shuttle BusAccording to Woody Allen, eighty percent of success is showing up. If that’s true, the first step to success at 26.2 with Donna, The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer is catching a courtesy shuttle to the Start/Finish at the Mayo Clinic. Read More
Race Day Runner Services and Course Entertainment
Runners at the BCM Family Reunite AreaYou have trained, your travel is booked, you mapped out how to get to the Health & Fitness Expo for packet pick-up, and you have identified a shuttle to get to the starting line. Let the FUN BEGIN! Read More
Race Weekend Events
Spectators CheeringJacksonville has already developed a pink hue in anticipation of the 2nd annual 26.2 with Donna, the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer, and you can be a part of it starting Friday the 13th (a lucky day if you’re wearing pink. Read More
Race Shirt Design and Medal Revealed
2009 Race MedalThe Second Annual 26.2 with Donna will again feature a beautiful race medal design that has several very distinctive features that make it a special keepsake for every runner who completes the event. Read More
Galloway/Gymboss Pace Groups
Jeff GallowayJeff Galloway’s Training Programs allow thousands of runners each year to make it to the starting line of a marathon or half-marathon. We’re taking the program one step further at 26.2 with Donna, The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. Program Directors and Pace Group Leaders from around the country are coming here to pace our runners to Boston Qualifying times, personal bests, or just an official finish. Read More
Your Race Day Checklist
Jeff Galloway Training LogoIn case you are prone to "pre-race jitters", here's a list to stay on track for packing and running. Read More
Breast cancer survivor creates advocacy program that "pays it forward"
Runners at the marathonNo one expects to develop breast cancer, and when they do, the blitz of information and decisions a new patient has to make can be overwhelming. At times like that, many people want to turn to someone who has gone through the experience for a little help – some caring guidance. Read More
Fundraising Deadline is March 31

Track Participants Live!
In This Newsletter

1 Donna’s Interview with Joan Benoit Samuelson
2 Run with Elvis!
3 Confirmation Cards and Packet Pick-up
4 Health & Fitness Expo presented by Winn Dixie
5 Race Day Transportation
6 Race Weekend Events
7 Race Day Runner Services and Course Entertainment
8 Race Shirt Design and Medal Revealed
9 Galloway/Gymboss Pace Groups
10 Race Day Checklist
11 Breast cancer survivor "pays it forward"
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