Posted: July 9, 2007

Athletics (RWire): PUMA to Support RRCA Run@Work Day Efforts

Sign the pledge to Run@Work and enter to win a free pair of PUMA performance running shoes The Road Runners Club of America has announced that PUMA® has joined the efforts to support the 2nd annual RRCA National Run@Work Day® scheduled for Friday, September 21, 2007. PUMA will provide a free pair of PUMA performance running shoes to four lucky individuals that sign the pledge to Run@Work on September 21. Simply sign the pledge at www.RRCA.org/programs/runatwork and your name is entered into the random drawing scheduled for a free pair of PUMA shoes. The goal of the RRCA National Run@Work Day is to raise awareness about the importance of daily physical activity for adults. Running clubs, running events, company-based wellness programs, human resources departments and individuals nationwide are encouraged to plan thirty-five minute fun runs and walks with their employers. Run@Work day events are community based events that promote and provide the opportunity for individuals to incorporate at least thirty-five minutes of exercise into their daily routine either before work, during lunch or immediately following work. Incorporating exercise into an adult's daily routine can markedly improve one's overall physical health and can help alleviate health related medical costs associated with being overweight. To help employers, running clubs or individuals plan and promote their local Run@Work Day event, the RRCA has developed a "Planning Kit" that can be found at www.rrca.org/programs/runatwor. The "Kit" contains a sample press release for announcing local events, ideas for planning and promoting the event and information on nutrition and running that can be shared with event participants. In addition, Run@Work Day events can be posted on the RRCA Calendar for FREE at www.RRCA.org/Calendars. Event organizers can use the special event code, Run@Work Event, when posting their event and be sure to encourage your participants to sign the pledge of participation. Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director (805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016 Ryan@RunningUSA.org www.RunningUSA.org. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest