April 2010: Two new events announced. Registration forms:
Metro Run & Walk's Mother's Day Walk with Mom
Metro Run & Walk's Father's Day Walk with Dad
April 2010: New program "Fitness Apparel Re-Use and Recycling" announced.
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March 2010: The Springfield 15K / 5K race website is up and online registration is open!
In-person registration available during all store hours
The race site for detailed info, printable registrations forms, etc. www.RunSpringfield.org
For immediate online signup: http://www.active.com/running/springfield-va/springfield-15k-5k-2010
contact email is MetroRunWalk.Mark@gmail.com
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February 15 2010: Details about our Anniversary Party
METRO RUN & WALK CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Anniversary To Be Marked With an All-day Celebration on Saturday, February 20
Metro Run & Walk in Springfield Virginia celebrates its one year anniversary with new owners, Mark & Helen Russell. The Russells purchased the store in February 2009 from long-time owner Lea Gallardo and is now the only Metro Run & Walk store in the Washington metropolitan area.
The Russells and the entire staff at Metro Run & Walk will be celebrating their anniversary with a day-long in-store event. Join them on Saturday February 20, anytime between 10am and 6pm. They are offering refreshments all day, an anniversary cake cutting at 1pm, and various special guests on hand throughout the day. All Metro Run & Walk staff will be there, so long-time customers can look forward to reconnecting with the specialists who have been serving them for years.
Every half hour, starting at 10:30am, there will be a drawing for free giveaways including:
- Shoes from Nike, Brooks, New Balance, and Saucony
- Apparel from Asics, Moving Comfort, and SportHill
- Timex Wireless Fitness Tracker and 50 lap Ironman Watch
- Nike and New Balance accessories
A Who’s Who of Community and Active Lifestyle Leadership will be there, offering customers the chance to pick a time to visit and have some great conversations.
- 10.00 a.m. - Melissa Dalio, Exercise Physiologist and Owner, Endura Coaching (pending)
- 11.00 a.m. - Jim Harman, Race Director and Owner, EX2adventures
- 12.00 noon - Martin Jones, Functional Training Expert and Owner, Active Duty Fitness for Women
- 1.00 p.m. - Dr Kathy Coutinho, Chiropractor and Owner, Positively Chiropractic
- 2.00 p.m. - Dan La May, President, Springfield Chamber of Commerce
- 3.00 p.m. - Kimberly Linton, “DC’s Toughest Trainer”, Owner, Fitness 4 Life
- 4.00 p.m. - Mary Perry, Registered Dietician and Owner, Dynamic Nutrition
- 5.00 p.m. - Anne Mader, Owner, The Bike Lane
As always, customers are invited to discuss 2010 activity and fitness goals with Metro Run & Walk staff who offer real-world experience as casual and competitive athletes in all running distances, racewalking, and triathlons. Information will also be available about Good Form™ clinics, running club activities, and plans for the Metro Run & Walk Springfield Days 15K / 5K race to be held June 6th.
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February 2010: Indoor Sidewalk Sale -- see Monthly Promotion for more details
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January 26, 2010 Press Release:
METRO RUN & WALK, SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA OFFERS GOOD FORM™ RUNNING & WALKING CLINICS
Good Form™ Running & Walking – Efficient Exercise is Easier, Faster, and Healthier
Springfield Virginia, January 26, 2010: Metro Run & Walk is offering Good Form™ Running & Walking clinics beginning February 14, 2010.
Good Form™ Running & Walking focuses on proper mechanics and aims to help runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. It is designed with simplicity as the primary goal, since if something isn't easy it generally doesn't last. Making just a few incremental changes can have a monumental effect on the comfort and enjoyability of exercising.
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January 2010: Metro Run & Walk Club forming now!
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December 2009: Press Release
STUDENTS AT LYNBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BENEFIT FROM LOCAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Metro Run & Walk and Assistance League of Northern Virginia Donate Hundreds of Food Items
Springfield Virginia, December 13, 2009: Metro Run & Walk’s “We CAN Do It” promotion in November resulted in hundreds of food items being donated to students at Lynbrook Elementary School in Springfield Virginia.
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