Friday, June 18, 2010

Local Ultrarunner Champ at the Store - This Saturday, June 19


Meet legendary local ultrarunner Michael Wardian this Saturday at CCRC!

We will begin the day by meeting Mike and his family at the store at 830am. From there we will go on a nice and easy 45 minute run with Mike and the kids. Upon the conclusion of the run, Mike will entertain questions about his life and running.

The run is free and open to all. There will be post run refreshments served.

Among Mike's recent accomplishments:

4- time National Marathon winner (Washington, DC)

1st at 2010 USATF 50K National Championship

2nd at 2010 The North Face 50 Mile Endurance Challenge-Washington, DC

3rd at 2010 Marathon Des Sables-250K (150 Miles) Stage Race, Sahara Desert-Morocco (Highest finish ever by USA Male at event)

26th at 2010 Comrades Marathon (89K, 56 Miles)-Durban, South Africa (1st USA Runner)

Accolades:
USATF Ultra Runner of the Year-2008 & 2009New York Road Runners Ultra Runner of the Year: 2009

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