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Olympian Anne Audain Joins Freedom Marathon, Inc. for Veterans Day Weekend Event in Norfolk, VA
Three time Olympian Will Provide Two Seminars at the Inaugural Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon Nov. 11-12
LUTZ, FL, September 09, 2011 /Nonprofit PR News/ -- Olympian Anne Audain, the first professional female distance runner, teams up with Freedom Marathon, Inc. to provide support to Veterans and their families. Anne Audain will provide two seminars and a book signing session during the Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon Weekend, November 11-13.
Freedom Marathon, Inc. (FMI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and support the needs of veterans and their families through running events. The FMI team is excited to have Audain join the list of speakers for the weekend. "Ms. Audain is a champion athlete and a pioneer in women's sports. We are excited to have her provide key insight into living a more healthy and fit lifestyle," said Manny Cordero, CEO and Founder, Freedom Marathon, Inc.
Ms. Audain will host a number of seminars:
•Friday, Nov. 11 seminar titled Tips for Young Runners, Their Parents and Coaches from a New Zealand Running Champion, and will highlight lessons learned through rehabilitation of her feet and the coaching methods of her second coach.
•Saturday, Nov. 12 From New Zealand to the USA! Running My Way seminar will include a slide show presentation of her life story.
•An autograph and book signing session will also be held on Nov. 12 and include a question and answer portion.
Audain won more races than any other male or female distance runner in the 1980s and qualified for the Olympics six times. She is a Commonwealth Gold and Silver Medalist. In 1995 she was honored by Queen Elizabeth II Member of the British Empire for her services to the athletic world. Her biography "Uncommon Heart" was released in 2000 and documents her life as an adopted orphan who overcame reconstructive foot surgery and eventually led the way in women's sports.
Upon the completion of the half marathon on Nov. 13, Audain will take pictures and sign autographs for those interested.
Individuals and teams can register for the Inaugural Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon at www.FreedomMarathon.org.
About Freedom Marathon, Inc.
The Freedom Marathon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and enlist public support through running events to help sponsor the needs of Veterans and their families. We bring a message of hope to our Veterans and their families, assuring them that America has not forgotten their sacrifices. There are no dues or fees for Veterans to join the Freedom Marathon organization - Freedom Marathon, Inc. believes those were paid on the battlefield.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, donations, or volunteering, visit www.FreedomMarathon.org.
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