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Boundless Philadelphia™ Announces Run With The Olympians In Philly
Olympic Veterans Tim Broe, Carrie Tollefson And Todd Williams To Participate
Press Release
BOUNDLESS PHILADELPHIA™ ANNOUNCES RUN WITH OLYMPIANS IN PHILLY
Olympic Veterans Tim Broe, Carrie Tollefson And Todd Williams To Participate
PHILADELPHIA, September 14, 2007 - It’s not every day that running enthusiasts get to practice their sport with an Olympian by their side, but they can do exactly that in Philadelphia on November 17 when Run with Olympians takes place during Philadelphia Marathon weekend. The free event will give runners of all levels a chance to train alongside Olympic veterans Tim Broe, Carrie Tollefson and Todd Williams.
Running along the Schuylkill River Banks
Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
The training route is an out-and-back run that will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and continue along Martin Luther King Drive with views of the Schuylkill River and Boathouse Row. Runners will be able to tailor the four-mile run to best suit their personal training schedules. They will have the option to shorten the run and select from different paces set by each Olympian. There will be ample water stops along the route, as well as complimentary pre- and post-run snacks and a chance to mingle with the Olympians after the event.
The run serves as a warm-up to the Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia Half Marathon and the Rothman Institute 8K the following day. Several competitors will use the training run as part of their final preparation, but non-marathon runners are welcome to participate as well. On-site registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
The Olympians:
Three esteemed runners will participate in the Run with Olympians event:
- Tim Broe is the 2005 USA Track & Field Winter Cross Country 4K champion. In 2004, he was the Olympic Trials 5,000-meter run champion and placed 11th at the 2004 Olympic Games 5,000-meter race in Athens. In the same year, Track & Field News named Broe #1 in the U.S. at the 5,000-meter distance.
- Carrie Tollesfon was on the 2004 summer Olympic team, making it to the semi-finals for the 1,500-meter race. She was the 2004 Olympic Trials 1,500-meter champion and was the 2004 U.S. Indoors 3,000-meter race runner-up. In 2004, she was also ranked #1 nationally by Track & Field News. Tollefson ran at Villanova University and is a five-time NCAA champion.
- Todd Williams competed in the 10,000-meter race in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games. Williams also won the USA Championships in 1995 and the USA 10-meter Road Championships in 1997. In addition, he won the USA 15K Championships in 1995 (setting an American record), 1996 and 1998. In 1997, he won the 3,000-meter race at the USA Indoor event.
Make It A Weekend:
Running enthusiasts coming to town for the night or the weekend can book the Boundless Philadelphia™ Hotel Package, available at 10 hotels through November 19, 2007. The package includes discounted or free parking; a Boundless Philadelphia™ map pack, featuring pocket-sized maps of popular running, cycling and walking routes; and discounts on six different running, cycling and walking tours/activities. Rates begin at $149, and the package is available for booking at www.boundlessphiladelphia.com. There are also a limited number of rooms available at participating hotels as part of the Philadelphia Marathon room block. Booking information can be found at www.philadelphiamarathon.com.
The Team Behind The Event:
Sponsored and organized by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation’s Boundless Philadelphia™ campaign, funded by a major grant from The William Penn Foundation, Run with Olympians is being held in partnership with the Office of the City Representative, City of Philadelphia, organizers of the Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia Half Marathon and Rothman Institute 8K; and the Philadelphia Sports Congress, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information about Run with Olympians, visit www.boundlessphiladelphia.com. For more information about the Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia Half Marathon or the Rothman Institute 8K, visit www.philadelphiamarathon.com.
The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children's futures, and deepen connections to nature and community. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance a vital, just, and caring community. Learn more about the Foundation online at www.williampennfoundation.org.
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.
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Sue Hamilton/Rebecca Morley
(215) 568-2525
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