Are you a runner? Do you enjoy running not only for fitness, but also for an even more rewarding reason? Do you want to run for your favorite charity? You can make a difference in the lives of someone else by raising money for a good cause. On November 8, 2009, many people around the world are choosing to run to help raise money for their chosen charitable organization.
The World Run Day was started in 1999. A man named Bill McDermott from Long Island wanted to encourage people to not only run for a healthier existence, but to dedicate one day out of the year to give to someone else who was not as fortunate. By involving everyone from around the globe World Run Day invites people do to good in the lives of other individuals.
On World Run Day young and old come together in their community either by themselves or with a group to participate. You can pick your team or run alone. You pick the route and send it along with your registration information. You pick the charity. Pick whatever is nearest and dearest to your heart. Once you register you will be listed on the website as a Running Ambassador. You will also be sent a great t-shirt depicting World Run Day 2009. On the website you can download a runner’s bib with a number stating what you are all about on this incredibly special day. Information about you will be posted on the World Run Day website to acknowledge your participation in this event.
When all is said and done and you have completed your run you can then post your journey on the website.
The 11th Annual World Run Day on November 8, 2009 at 9 am is about to begin. Get ready to run!
For more information go to www.runday.com.
Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, fitness, single parenting, media and health.