Three learning tracks - business, events and youth - designed for real world applications
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (January 24, 2010) - In one week, more than 350 running industry leaders will convene for Running USA 2010: The Industry Conference, set for January 31 to February 2 at the renowned La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. Along with the keynote speakers and social gatherings, the breakout sessions make the annual conference a "must-attend" event for the sport.
"Because of their variety and level of expertise, the breakout sessions are one of the most popular parts of our conference, and the attendees will take home valuable lessons, tips and real world applications from the best in the business," said Susan Weeks, Running USA CEO.
Breakout Sessions for Running USA 2010
Monday, February 1
* Speed Networking - Dave McGillivray, President, DMSE, Inc.
* How to Turn Your Volunteers into Your Fan Club - Florence May, President & Owner, Simply Hospitality
* Motivating Young Runners: Time & Energy is All it Costs - Patricia Norman
Tuesday, February 2
* How to Attract More Sponsors - Vinu Joseph, Senior Project Director, IEG
* Making the Most of Your Media - Kristine Smith, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Twin Cities In Motion; Richard Finn, Director of Media Relations, New York Road Runners and Ryan Lamppa, Media Director, Running USA
* Race Director Give & Take - Dave McGillivray, President, DMSE, Inc.
* Experience Matters - Dean Karnazes, Speaker, Bestselling Author, Athlete and Entrepreneur
* Going Green - Bruce Raynor, Chief Green Officer, Athletes for a Fit Planet and Keith Peters, President, EcoLogistics
* Youth on the Run: Developing Tomorrow's Runners - Lonnie Somers, CEO & Founder, Fetal Hope Foundation; Cliff Sperber, Executive Director, New York Road Runners Youth Programs; Randy Van Straten, Director, Bellin Business Health Solutions and Eve Mills, Director of Membership & Program Services, Road Runners Club of America
Special Events at Running USA 2010
* Welcome Reception presented by MapMyRun.com
* Trailblazer Luncheon and Awards presented by Women's Running Magazine
* Leslie Jordan Hall of Champions Cocktail Reception
* Running USA Hall of Champions Dinner and Auction presented by ING
* Inaugural Training Group Development Award
* Leadership Luncheon featuring Valerie Bushey, Executive Director, Chicago Area Runners Association
* Sponsor Expo with more than 30 companies
* Morning runs
* Evening in downtown Carlsbad
This year's conference theme is "Meeting Challenging Times". Register today for the industry's conference at $559 for members / $759 non-members. On-line registration, hotel, travel and other information including the schedule, speakers, sponsors and attendees for Running USA 2010 powered by Active.com, Ashworth Awards and Leslie Jordan, Inc. is available at: RunningUSA>org.
About Running USA
Running USA advances, serves, promotes and celebrates the sport of running as a clearinghouse and resource center and through its popular annual conference, Running USA wire, Running USA E-News, website, annual marathon and State of the Sport reports and youth fitness portal RunningRocks.com and by supporting athlete development.
Running USA's more than 260 members include road races, race services companies, running-related media companies and organizations and the athletic industry.
In March 2009, the non-profit industry organization marked a decade of achievement to build and promote the sport. For more information, visit: RunningUSA.org or contact Ryan Lamppa at (805) 696-6232 or ryan@runningusa.org.
Know someone else who's interested in running and triathlon?
