Monday, March 31, 2014

Happy Monday ladies! 

There are several local events coming up this week that we would like to share with you.

Marathon Month
The Jonesboro Public Library is sponsoring a marathon program for the month of April. It's open to the public and it's free! Sign up at the library and walk or run on your own time, or join the library staff Monday through Friday at either 9am or4pm to walk around downtown Jonesboro neighborhoods. You can include your miles from Women Can Run. Once you have completed 26.2 miles, turn in your miles at the library and receive a marathon finishers medal!  You can sign up your whole family! For more information, call Nechia at the Jonesboro Public Library, 870-935-5133    

Newton Running Shoe Demo Night
Gearhead Outfitters is sponsoring a shoe demonstration night.  This Friday, April 4, Newton Running will be at Gearhead's downtown location to provide demo shoes for you to try on and walk or run in them.  The event is from 5:30-7:30pm. There will be a fun run/walk starting at 6pm.  Pizza and Beverages will be served at 6:30pm.  15% off all running and walking gear, giveaways, and register to win a free pair of Newton shoes.  Bring a friend and get two raffle tickets! For more information, call Gearhead Outfitters at 870-910-5569.  Check out Newton Running atwww.newtonrunning.com 

2 Mile Walk/Run to benefit the American Cancer Society
Embrace The Race 2 Mile Run and Walk, this Saturday, April 5 at 8am. Race will start/finish at Twin Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, 2911 Browns Lane in Jonesboro.
Register online atwww.stearnsracetiming.com or contact Lisa Trevathan (one of our Women Can Run Leaders) for more information,lisa.trevathan@att.net

Foundation of Arts 5K
This Sunday, April 6 3pm, Walk or Run through downtown Jonesboro neighborhoods.  Register atwww.stearnsracetiming.com 

Law Day Running Festival
10k and 5K to benefit the Legal Aid of Arkansas on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 8am at the Craighead County Courthouse in Jonesboro. Register online at www.jonesboro10k.com. 

Watch the weather and Facebook page this week.  Looking like rain again Thursday! : (

Meredith and Hollie are continuing to lead our morning walkers and runners and doing a great job!

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