Challenge Aging

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2012 Challenge Aging 5k Race Results

Sunday, September 22, 2013 - 9 AM Start

7th Annual
Challenge Aging 5k
“Celebrating Strength & Successful Aging”

& 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk & Kids Challenge 1/4 & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Como Lake, St Paul, MN 1360 Lexington Parkway North, St Paul, MN 55103

Pre-register Online for Challenge Aging 5k via Active

Printable Challenge Aging 5k Promotional Flier & Mail-in Entry Form

USATF Sanctioned Event on a certified course* Professionally Timed/Scored by www.WayzataResults.com

Complete 5k results by Youth, Open, Masters (5-year age groups > age 40-90+) and optional Athena-Clydesdale Weight Class Divisions. Classy commemorative race shirts & race treats for all Event participants.

2011 Challenge Aging 5k Race Results & Records

2011 Challenge Aging 5k Photos Online Slideshow + Event Theme Music

Race Morning Schedule near lakeside pavilion Como Lake

Start/finish & convenient free parking alongside Como Lake; indoor restrooms below pavilion promenade; motivational theme music, announcer, free photographic record & online show, healthful post-race treats. Driving directions.

7 AM - CC Race Event Worker (CCREW) Volunteers set up course

7:50 AM - Pre-registered check-in opens for bib #s and shirts

7:50 AM - Race Day Registration ($40) opens

8:45 AM - Race Day Registration closes

8:50 AM - Start line assembles & Final Announcements

9 AM - START!

10:15 AM - Start time for the Kids Challenge 1/4 & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

10:30 AM - CCREW begin course clean-up & post-race CCREW complimentary lakeside brunch

Post race treats await finishers as they arrive back at staging area.

Event start/finish near Como Lakeside Pavilion Area.

2010 Photo Slide Show   2009 Race Results   2009 Photo Gallery

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Special Aging Athletes Awards & Recognition: Special “Well Aged with RxExercise” “Calculate your “Real Age” at www.realage.com And, if you like, tell us in your registration form what your “Real Age” is for us to recognize and celebrate.

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Aerobic Exercise Relieves Insomnia - Boosting cardiovascular fitness improves sleep, vitality and mood for insomniacs

Motivation to Move, Stay Strong, and Get Smarter throughout Life by Reading Articles on Successful Aging via RxExercise

For Athletes, Aging Can Be a Pain

Older Adults Who Socialize Less May Experience Motor Decline

Note: “Real Aging” for physically fit & athletic individuals after age 40 is slowed to ¼ the rate of “Usual Aging” effects in sedentary individuals. Active athletes are really younger than their chronological years and happier/healthier/younger than sedentary individuals.

Share your youthfulness: Share your RxExercise with others.

Challenge Aging with appropriate and highly effective RxExercise.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. C.S. Lewis

* USATF Certified Course

CC's Como Lake Course is USATF #MN-05030-RR

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For a larger version of the course map click here.

Businesses with a health/fitness interest are very welcome to...

 Become a Challenge Aging Active Event Sponsor

Charities Challenge Mission: To Improve Health/Fitness, Reduce Health Risks, and Enhance Disease Management via Goal-oriented RxExercise Training Programs, Engaging Events & Active Community Partnerships...
Because there is NO CURE for all the ills associated with lack of exercise…except RxExercise!

Net event proceeds benefit CC’s Rx Exercise Events, Programs and Services. CC is a 501(c)(3) organization.

You’re also welcome to fundraise directly for & with funds going to any other IRS recognized non-profit charitable cause of your choice while training for and participating in any CC Events. Go to CC’s Make A Donation page and then explore CROWDRISE linked there to set up your own fundraising campaign. CC receives no funds from any fundraising you set up to benefit any other charitable causes; but, CC’s Crowdrise page will display how much money you and others have raised for your charities of choice. Start your own Charities Challenge fundraising whenever you’re ready to add those steps to all your steps in training & racing CC Events. Ready...Set...Go!

Info: Contact CC Event Director & Coach GaryWestlund@aol.com / 612-245-9160