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JOIN TEAM WORLD VISION!
A group of first time and experienced runners will join together to train for and run the Chicago Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon. Team members will not only be running the half marathon, but raising money for World Vision. The event is scheduled for August 2nd.
World Vision is the world’s largest Christian humanitarian relief and development organization. They are working in nearly 100 countries to tackle the root causes of poverty through long term development projects that focus on things like: Clean Water, Agricultural Development, Health Care and Immunizations, Education and Literacy and Economic Development.
Getting Started:
1. Sign up for the Chicago Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon:
<http://www.rnrchicago.com/>
2. Join the Team:
<http://www.firstgiving.com/twv>
Remember our team name is “Ridge Runners”
3. Order your shirt:
<http://teamworldvisionstore.epromo.com/category.i?catid=7>
Training:
1. Buy some good running shoes.
2. Official training begins on May 11. Our first group training run will be held May 16 @ 7 am @ Scott County Park. For a detailed training plan go to:
<http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/getinvolved/teamwv-train>
Other Information:
*Costs:
Registration for race - $70 before 4/30
Shirt - $30
Shoes - varies
Travel - TBD
*Receive a 10% discount when you buy new running shoes at Running Wild and mention North Ridge Community Church.
*If you have any questions contact Amy Wiersema @ 285-4545.
A group of first time and experienced runners will join together to train for and run the Chicago Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon. Team members will not only be running the half marathon, but raising money for World Vision. The event is scheduled for August 2nd.
World Vision is the world’s largest Christian humanitarian relief and development organization. They are working in nearly 100 countries to tackle the root causes of poverty through long term development projects that focus on things like: Clean Water, Agricultural Development, Health Care and Immunizations, Education and Literacy and Economic Development.
Getting Started:
1. Sign up for the Chicago Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon:
<http://www.rnrchicago.com/>
2. Join the Team:
<http://www.firstgiving.com/twv>
Remember our team name is “Ridge Runners”
3. Order your shirt:
<http://teamworldvisionstore.epromo.com/category.i?catid=7>
Training:
1. Buy some good running shoes.
2. Official training begins on May 11. Our first group training run will be held May 16 @ 7 am @ Scott County Park. For a detailed training plan go to:
<http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/getinvolved/teamwv-train>
Other Information:
*Costs:
Registration for race - $70 before 4/30
Shirt - $30
Shoes - varies
Travel - TBD
*Receive a 10% discount when you buy new running shoes at Running Wild and mention North Ridge Community Church.
*If you have any questions contact Amy Wiersema @ 285-4545.
