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FORT COLLINS, DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS
The Couples Relay (TM) event is a two-person relay race. Each member of the team runs one 5k to 4 mile lap. A team is two runners and
can be Female/Male, Female/Female, or Male/Male. Runners and walkers
are welcome. Races are planned for Fort Collins, Denver, and Colorado
Springs.
What is a "Couple?"
Besides
the obvious (husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, and all other
significant other parings), other team ideas are parent/child, pairs of
siblings, grandparent/grandchild, two friends, or, take advantage of
this opportunity and invite the person you've been admiring from afar.
Categories are based on the total age of the team.
Registration is now open for races are in Fort Collins, Denver, and Colorado Springs.
May 18th - Fort Collins - City Park
June 29th - Denver - Washington Park
July 20th - Colorado Springs - America the Beautiful Park
The Couples Relay (TM) will benefit the Blazeman Foundation for ALS.
On May 2, 2005 twenty-year Multi-Sport veteran Jon Blais, a.k.a.
"Blazeman," at age 33 was diagnosed with the fatal motor neuron disease
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), commonly known as "Lou Gehrig's
Disease." Blazeman dubbed himself the "ALS Warrior Poet"
and brought his battle to the big island of Hawaii on October 15th that
year, where he became the first person with ALS to complete the Ironman
World Championships. It was his last race. In 2006, a number of
athletes, inspired by Jon’s 2005 efforts, rolled across the finish line
in Hawaii in honor of Jon and his battle against ALS. In 2007, the
Blazeman Foundation for ALS expanded Team Blazeman, comprised of
"Blazeman Warriors" who have committed to raising awareness and funding
a search for a cure for ALS... so others may live.
The
Blazeman Foundation for ALS is a 501(c)3 non-profit (Tax ID#
20-8526311) that rose out of efforts from Jon's own determination and
perseverance, his family's commitment, a family of ALS Warriors, and
response from a Multi-Sport Movement who answered his call to wage War
on ALS.
To watch a very
inspirational 5-minute video of Jon in Hawaii from the NBC coverage of
the 2005 Ironman World Championships, click here.
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