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August 29, 2008

TWO TEAMS, ONE FINISH LINE
Covenant Health Starts Search for 2009 Marathon Teams

Covenant Health is now accepting applications for membership on two Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon teams. Team members will be featured in the local media, serving as ambassadors for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and role models for the community.

Covenant Health Marathon Team 2008 enjoys a brisk run outside Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center. Team members train together and serve as ambassadors for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon.

“We’re looking for people who are physically active and determined to cross that finish line,” said Covenant Health fitness promotion coordinator Missy Kane. “Throughout their training, the team members will encourage others to achieve a better quality of life through physical fitness.”

Kane says things will be different this year with the formation of two, separate teams.

“The two teams will compete against each other for points leading up to race day,” Kane said. “We’re looking for people who are running marathon events for the first time and want to make the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon a race to personal victory."

“For example, maybe you’ve run a half marathon, but you’re ready to set a new goal and go the full 26.2. Or maybe you’d just like to accomplish your first 5k.”

The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Teams are meant to be a cross section of East Tennessee, with members representing a variety of backgrounds and various levels of physical ability. The training is intense, so members are required to be in good physical condition and provide written permission from a physician.

“We’re also looking for inspiring stories, such as people who have already won personal victories and can encourage the folks at home to do the same,” Kane said.

Applications for membership on the team must be postmarked by Sept. 30, 2008, with organizers of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon making final selections by the end of October. For further details, an application form and information about the most recent Covenant Health Marathon Team, go to www.knoxvillemarathon.com or call 865-684-4294. Applicants are encouraged to send photos and video along with a short essay about why they want to compete on a team and make the marathon their race to personal victory.

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