12 WEEKS TO GO
Welcome to the June issue of the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ Newsletter. In this months newsletter you can find out the 2009 scheduling information, take a look at our corporate marquee packages and secure your very own spot at the finish line, check out the new official merchandise Rebel Sport have created, get hold of some great promotional material to promote the event in your own office and much more.
We are well underway for what we hope is the biggest and best Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ yet! Registrations have shown a strong start with special attention from international and interstate participants who are travelling to Perth to take part in the Marathon.
There are now 12 weeks to go so if you haven't already started your training then now is a good time to get started! Happy training!
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CORPORATE MARQUEE PACKAGES  |
Corporate Marquee packages for the 2009 Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ have been released and are now available to book. Enjoy the day even more by experiencing the party like surrounds at the finish with one of our memorable Corporate Marquee Packages. It's the perfect way for colleagues and friends to enjoy some well earned rest and relaxation after their events. Marquees are always very popular and numbers are limited so make sure you send completed booking forms to citytosurf@csports.com.au by 26th June 2009. |
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SCHEDULING DETAILS RELEASED  |
The long awaited scheduling details for the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ have now been released. The Half Marathon will kick off first with the Marathoners close behind. We are extremely pleased to announce that through detailed and specific course design, scheduling, use of barriers and road divides; every elite, runner, jogger and walker in every category can take part unimpeded from other event categories on race day. Details are as follows:
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PROMOTE THE EVENT WITHIN YOUR OFFICE  |
Create excitement and enthusiasm to build your team for the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ by promoting the event within your office. Posters and brochures are available upon request, email citytosurf@csports.com.au A reminder that Prime Health have put together a Team Challenge where teams are challenged to not only be the largest but also to run the furthest with prizes awarded to both the Largest Team and Furthest Distance. For full details on this challenge, click here . |
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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE  |
Look the part on the day in the official event merchandise created by Rebel Sport. Click here to be directed to the full product range where you can order online today. Merchandise is also available to buy online when you register, at the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ Expo at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 August, in all Rebel Sport stores state wide throughout August and at the finish line on City Beach Oval on race day. |
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CUT OFF EXTENDED WITH COURSE CHANGE 
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Runners participating in the longest distance event this year will now finish the journey along Stephenson Ave and West Coast Highway, eliminating the final grueling hill on Ocean Drive. To ensure all levels of fitness can participate in the inaugural City to Surf Marathon, with this course change the cut off time for the event has been extended from 6.5 to 7 hours. That gives the event a cut off up to 90 minutes longer than most of Australia's major marathons, and in turn offers a broader slice of the community the opportunity to take part. Check out the updated course map for more details. |
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RUNNER PROFILE 
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We are profiling Narelle & Micah Wynter who ran in the City to Surf for the first time last year. Narelle has previously participated in the Sydney City to Surf however had to give up running a couple of years later due to a knee injury. Narelle was keen to increase her fitness level again about 2 years ago "I realised my fitness levels were dramatically sliding as I hit middle age (urgh!!)" and started walking followed by early morning running intervals and within 6 months was able to run up to 40 minutes, and luckily the knee held up well! Narelle soon later started working with a Personal Trainer who encouraged her to enter the Perth City to Surf. "It was great to have a goal to aim for". The City to Surf date coincided with Narelle's son, Micah's, school cross country so they began training together. |
Micah was 9 years old when he ran the City to Surf last year and with a boy who has delayed bone growth his mum thought she would need to take it easy with him however she soon found that he was quite fast "I was having to keep up with him!"
Their routine starts at 6.15 am and they run together 2-3 times during the week from 5-6 kms with 8-10km run on the weekend.
Narelle completed the 12km run in 73 minutes in 2008 and is aiming to finish in less than 70 minutes this year.
Micah finished the 2008 Channel Nine 12km Run in a fantastic 61 minutes with his goal set at less than 60 minutes this year.
"The great thing was, that although we started the City to Surf run together, we got separated early on in the course, but Micah felt completely safe running without me as there are plenty of volunteers out on the course and lots of people around to keep an eye on things. We had a great time and it's fantastic to work on a goal together."
We wish Narelle & Micah all the best with their training and look forward to seeing them on race day.
WHAT'S YOUR STORY?
We know many of you have been
running the Perth City to Surf for years and we'd like to know your story.
Please feel free to drop us a line and share your experiences of what training
for, running in, and completing the 2009 Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ is
all about for you.
citytosurf@csports.com.au
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THE CAUSE - ACTIV  |
Activ unveiled People at the recent launch of the 2009 Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ. The short film pays homage to the thousands of people who make their way from Perth to City Beach each year, helping to provide a Better Life for people with disability. Click here to view the film. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS  |
Phuket International Marathon Red Cross Big Five Marathon, South Africa Midnight Sun Marathon, Norway Mont Blanc Marathon, France Rio Marathon, Brazil |
* This email is being sent by Corporate Sports Australia, the Event Organisers for the City to Surf for Activ. You can contact the event organisers via email on citytosurf@csports.com.au, or web at www.perthcitytosurf.com.
