LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Norton Sports Health wants you to have a fun and safe experience participating in the Kentucky Derby Festival's Marathon or miniMarathon in April.

They are offering a FREE Training Program for a step in the right direction.

The 15-week program helps prepare runners and walkers for the Derby Festival's road races.

The Norton Sports Health Training Program offers training guidelines and weekly group runs for participants of all levels of experience.

The first 800 who register for both the Training Program, and to participate in the Derby Festival Marathon or miniMarathon receive a free t-shirt.

Kick-off for the program is set for Jan. 14, 2015, at 6 p.m. at Waggener High School.  

The first meeting includes distribution of a free training manual; free gifts from Norton Sports Health; overview of the Marathon and miniMarathon; introduction of the Norton Sports Health Training Team including orthopedic surgeons and nonsurgical orthopedic physicians specializing in sports health, professional athletic trainers, nutritionists and physical therapists with specialized experience in caring for athletes; and a question-and-answer session for all participants.

The 43rd annual 13.1-mile miniMarathon and 15th annual 26.2-mile Marathon happens on Saturday, April 30th.

Click here to register for the FREE program.

 

Location:

ProRehab (Jessica Ellison)

3052 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY 40205

Phone: 502-454-5544

    

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