Presented by Prevea Sports Medicine
Green Bay, WI (December 13, 2011) – Sarah Reinertsten, the first woman on a prosthetic leg to finish the Ironman World Championships in Kona, will be the keynote speaker at the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Kick Off Party presented by Prevea Sports Medicine on Wednesday, January 4 at Green Bay Distillery. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with the program starting at 6:00 p.m.
Reinertsten stepped on the world stage in 2005 after making sports history in one of the toughest endurance events in the world: the Hawaii Ironman. This race includes a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and a 26.2-mile run. A year later she raced around the world on “The Amazing Race,” the Emmy award winning reality TV series on CBS. In 2009, GPP Life published her book entitled “In A Single Bound.” The book is described as an honest, touching and funny memoir of how a feisty one-legged girl trying to fit in with her two legged friends grows up to becomes a world-class athlete.
Reinertsten will speak about goal setting, facing fear, overcoming setbacks, living with hope and daring to dream big. Following her presentation, she will sign copies of her book, which will be available for sale at the event.
The kick-off party will also feature a re-cap video from 2011 and an overview of the 2012 event, including course plans and race capacities. There is no cost to attend and no registration is required.
Prevea Sports Medicine is offering running apparel and accessories for purchase along with free running health tips including foam roll techniques, mini-band strengthening exercises, and injury exam and consultation in the patio room at the Green Bay Distillery starting at 5:00 p.m. There is no cost and all are welcome to stop in.
The 13th annual Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will take place on May 18-20, 2012. Over the past 12 years, the race has generated over $539,000 in proceeds for local charities. The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon seeks to create community spirit through a world-class marathon for people of all athletic abilities. For more information visit www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com.