USATF New England Grand Prix

Mark your calendars. The 7th annual Medical Center 6k Road Race was recently designated a USATF New England Grand Prix Race. Runners and walkers will step off at 9:30 AM on Sunday May 11th, 2008. Proceeds from the Mothers Day race will benefit Fitness University, a childrens fitness program.

If you want to join the fun, consider being a race volunteer. For more information call Suzanne Keller (603) 577- 2335.

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Nashua, New Hampshire

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Start Time: 9:30 am

The Courses:

Running Course

The challenging yet picturesque race course starts at The Medical Center's downtown campus at 10 Prospect Street, heads southward, winding through several city neighborhoods. It cuts through the Rivier College campus, passes the fairways of the Nashua Country Club golf course and loops back to the start. Click here for a detailed map of the running course.

Walking Course

The Distances:

6K Run and 1.25 Mile Fit Walk

The Entry Fees:

$20 to register for the 6K Run, $10 for the Fit Walk. Children 12 and under are FREE for both the 6K run and the Fit Walk.
6K Registrations submitted after April 25th will be $25
All SNHHS employees are eligible to walk or run for free.

Age Groups:

12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Awards:

To winners (male and female) in each age group as well as to "overall" male and female winners.

The Annual Southern NH Health System "President's Cup" presented to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center or Foundation Medical Partners--for the group with the fastest five top runners.

Amenities:

Separate 1.25 walking course.
Split time at mile 1 for runners.
Free massage available following the race.
Yummy chili!

Hats:

Free running hats to the first 400 registrants.

Contact:

Call HEALTHMATCH, 603-577-CALL (2255), or Contact Us.

Sponsors:

Foundation Medical Partners, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua, Home Health & Hospice Care, and Nashua Area Health Center, a center of Lamprey Health Care.

Partners:

The Telegraph, Sodexho, WZID 95.7 FM

Story of the 2008 Grand Marshalls

Welcome everyone. Every year we select a Grand Marshall for the Medical Center 6K who sets an example for all of us by working toward good health.

This year for the first time we are celebrating an inspirational team— three sisters Laura Jutras, Julie Paul and Donna Stone. Two years ago Laura was diagnosed with cancer. After going through chemotherapy, radiation and surgery she was told to exercise and stay in shape to help protect herself from any recurrence. Her sisters decided to help her in any way they could.

Donna started New Year’s 2007 with a resolution to get more active herself and when she saw the flyer for the SNHMC 6K employee seminars last year, she decided to give it a try. She’d never been a runner but hoped she could learn. Donna let her sisters know what she was planning to do, and Laura and Julie decided to join her, even though Julie suffers from asthma and a bad knee. Donna gathered the information on the “Couch Potato to 6K” program and forwarded it to both her sisters. They trained both separately and together, staying in touch and encouraging each other as they conquered longer running distances and times.

To their joy they ran together last year and did not even finish last. This year they are returning to run again. And this year they are bringing their mother Irene who will walk with her grandchildren. The 6K has become a real family affair.

So thank you all. You serve as an inspiration to us. I am proud to introduce Donna, Julie, and Laura as the 2008 Grand Marshalls of the Medical Center 6K.

Medical Center 6K

Course Winners and Record Holders