23-05-2012, 08:07 PM
NEW YORK - May 22, 2012 - Some people run to shake off a stressful workday or as absolution for a sinful dessert, but on Wednesday, June 6, National Running Day, everyday athletes around the world will run for the pleasure of celebrating together. Now in its fourth year, National Running Day continues to connect runners of all ages and abilities in a sport that is often practiced alone.
Last year's "I RUN..." campaign continues in 2012: Runners motivate and inspire each other by sharing their commitment, stories and humor. "I RUN" statements have ranged from the sincere ("I RUN to break new ground") to the sublime ("I RUN to clear my head and fill my heart") to the apocalyptic ("I RUN to prepare for a zombie invasion").
New features to National Running Day this year include:
An updated National Running Day website and design
National Running Day gear
Daily giveaways
A fundraising race
More events
"What started as a grassroots initiative just a few years ago has now blossomed into a worldwide day of fun and movement," said Mary Wittenberg, New York Road Runners' president and CEO. "We had a blast last year. The website calendar boasted more than 150 events in the United States, and Facebook and Twitter exploded with everyone talking about reasons to run."
From now through June, runners can celebrate in a myriad of ways. It all starts at runningday.org, where they can:
Make a bold "I RUN..." statement and post it for all to see
Support great charities through running
Find or set up a group run to take place on Wednesday, June 6
Discover fun ways to celebrate
Get tips to support friends who want to become runners
As National Running Day continues to grow, groups from around the world are joining in and planning festivities. This year, A.S.O. of France will set up runs throughout that country. In the past, events have been organized in places as close as Mexico and as far away as the Philippines.
Last year's "I RUN..." campaign continues in 2012: Runners motivate and inspire each other by sharing their commitment, stories and humor. "I RUN" statements have ranged from the sincere ("I RUN to break new ground") to the sublime ("I RUN to clear my head and fill my heart") to the apocalyptic ("I RUN to prepare for a zombie invasion").
New features to National Running Day this year include:
An updated National Running Day website and design
National Running Day gear
Daily giveaways
A fundraising race
More events
"What started as a grassroots initiative just a few years ago has now blossomed into a worldwide day of fun and movement," said Mary Wittenberg, New York Road Runners' president and CEO. "We had a blast last year. The website calendar boasted more than 150 events in the United States, and Facebook and Twitter exploded with everyone talking about reasons to run."
From now through June, runners can celebrate in a myriad of ways. It all starts at runningday.org, where they can:
Make a bold "I RUN..." statement and post it for all to see
Support great charities through running
Find or set up a group run to take place on Wednesday, June 6
Discover fun ways to celebrate
Get tips to support friends who want to become runners
As National Running Day continues to grow, groups from around the world are joining in and planning festivities. This year, A.S.O. of France will set up runs throughout that country. In the past, events have been organized in places as close as Mexico and as far away as the Philippines.