December 7, 2008

Charities Challenge’s 4th Annual - Celebrating Happiness

Challenge Depression

Indoor Track Races @ Bethel University

“Taking Happy Steps to Defeat Depression”

To register via Active.com

Doors open at 9 AM; first race, the 1500m run event starts at 9:30 AM, and the events continue in the order listed below:

Events: 1500m - 200m - 800m -1500m Judged Race Walk - 400m – 2000m C2 Row for the results.

Runners may learn about race walking by cheering on the walkers. Race walkers, you may discover running as cross training by joining in the run. All may try rowing, too. CC “Rx Exercise” commemorative race shirts available for $10.

Net event proceeds benefit Charities Challenge, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, RxExercise Programs/Events.

Recognition & Awards: Race Results & Recognition by youth, open & masters (5-year age groups > age 40-80+) divisions for each racing event. Overall Challenge Race Events winners go home “Real Bread Winners”!

CC Indoor Race Series: This is #1 in a series of 5 wintertime indoor “Challenge” athletic events held on Bethel U's Sports & Recreation Center’s Indoor 200 Meter Track to keep up your training and show off your increasing speed.

Taking on All Challenges - Indoor Track Series Special Reduced Registration for All 5 Indoor Challenge Events for 2008-2009

• #2 Challenge Courage – 200m, 400m, 800m & 1 Mile Runs & Mile Race Walk & Indoor Row Regatta Dec 14, 2008
   
• #3 New Year Resolutions Challenge – 200, 400m, 800m, Mile Run & Mile RaceWalk & Indoor Row Regatta Jan 1, 2008
   
• #4 Challenge Isolation – 200m, 400m, 800m, 1 Mile & 3000m Runs & 3000m Race Walk & Indoor Row Jan 18, 2008
   
• #5 Challenge Hearts – 200m, 400m, 800m, 1 Mile, 5000m Runs & 3000m Race Walk & Indoor Row Feb 15, 2008

Challenge Depression with appropriate RxExercise. RxExercise reduces the risk, and improves management, of mild-to-moderate depression. RxExercise has been found to be effective in improving management of mild-to-moderate depression! Always consult an MD about depression & especially so if you choose to eliminate exercise from your life!